In 2025, altcoins are facing several challenges due to high levels of Bitcoin dominance in global markets. Michaël van de Poppe's analysis indicates that altcoins have struggled to achieve previous successes in recent years.
Overbearing Influence of Bitcoin
Bitcoin's dominance remains high in 2025, suppressing altcoin growth. Real changes in market dynamics remain in question as altcoins struggle to attract capital.
Absence of Altcoin Season
Despite some short-lived rallies, critics note the absence of a true altcoin season since 2017. Investors face challenges as altcoins fail to replicate past successes.
Strategies for Investors
Amid Bitcoin dominance and institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs, van de Poppe advises focusing on fundamentals and avoiding hype cycles. Investors should reevaluate their strategies in light of current realities.
The year 2025 reaffirms the need for adapting investment strategies in the face of Bitcoin's overwhelming dominance. Comparisons to history, such as the 2017 altcoin season, highlight the slow market development.
