Selective growth ahead as ETF approvals and fundamentals shape winners for the anticipated altcoin season in 2025.
Most Altcoins May Struggle in 2025
Many cryptocurrencies outside Bitcoin and Ether may not see a broad “altcoin season” in 2025, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. He believes only projects with strong fundamentals and revenue models will thrive.
“Most altcoins won’t make it,” Ju stated in a Feb. 25 post on X.
Altcoins Likely to Outperform in 2025: 1. Potential ETF approvals 2. Sustainable attention drivers 3. Revenue-generating projects The era of everything pumping is over. It’s a selective altseason—most altcoins won’t make it.
Fundamentals Will Drive Success
Cryptos with potential ETF approvals, steady revenue, and sustained investor interest are likely to outperform. However, Ju cautioned:
“The era of everything pumping is over.”
Market Capitulation Signals Trouble
Recent trends show that 24% of the top 200 cryptocurrencies have hit their lowest levels in over a year. This has led to speculation that the market may be nearing a capitulation phase.
Analysts Warn of Liquidations
Juan Pellicer, a senior research analyst at IntoTheBlock, noted that significant liquidations—especially in Solana—have driven the total crypto market cap down to $3.13 trillion. He said this may indicate a final flush-out of overleveraged positions before a recovery.
In financial markets, capitulation refers to a mass sell-off that leads to sharp price declines, often marking the bottom before a new uptrend begins.
ETFs Could Change the Game
At least seven cryptocurrencies are awaiting ETF approval from U.S. regulators. These include Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Hedera (HBAR), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Polkadot (DOT).
Additionally, filings for Trump (TRUMP) and Bonk (BONK) ETFs have been submitted, which could further impact market sentiment.
Speculation Over Adoption
Despite some altcoins experiencing price rallies, blockchain analyst Marcin Kazmierczak pointed out that many still have lower daily active addresses than in 2021. This suggests that widespread adoption has not yet arrived.
“We’re likely in the initial speculative phase before real adoption kicks in,” Kazmierczak added.
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