A potential altcoin season is brewing as stablecoin trading volume surges 2.7 times higher than Bitcoin’s, experts say. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju claims Bitcoin dominance no longer signals altcoin rallies, pointing to unconventional market shifts driving Ethereum and others upward.
A dramatic shift is about to occur in the cryptocurrency industry as investors turn their attention away from Bitcoin and toward alternative cryptocurrencies. A new trend is on the horizon, according to experts and analysts, and it might set off a surge for alternative cryptocurrencies. For example, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has stressed that the increasing demand for stablecoins among investors heralds the start of a new season for alternative cryptocurrencies.
There has been a dramatic recovery in the cryptocurrency market after its recent collapse. As Bitcoin falters, alternative cryptocurrencies are capitalizing on the situation to solidify their place in the market.
Even while Bitcoin’s market domination is still quite high at 60.59 percent, up 0.43 percent, the altcoin market is experiencing a surge. In an X post, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju commented on this trend, writing, “BTC Dominance no longer defines alt season.”
Alt season has begun.
No direct BTC-to-alt rotation, but stablecoin holders are favoring alts. Alt volume is 2.7x BTC. BTC Dominance no longer defines alt season—trading volume does.
It’s a very selective alt season tho. DYOR. pic.twitter.com/7lSffDuuM8
— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) February 21, 2025
When it comes to predicting the alt season, the old metric of Bitcoin dominance isn’t cutting it anymore, says Young Ju. Trading volume, in his opinion, is a more reliable indicator of the altcoin season.
The rising demand for stablecoins was the reason behind the altcoin rally, according to the research given by CryptoQuant CEO Young Ju. Unconventional market forces, he said, not Bitcoin’s usual rotation, are what’s driving the altcoin season.
Stablecoin demand has been on the rise, and this has been a big factor in the altcoin season. Cryptocurrencies that are pegged to the value of established assets, like fiat currency, are called stablecoins.
Altcoin trade volume has increased 2.7 times faster than Bitcoin’s, driven by the rising popularity of stablecoins. This increase in trade volume may be the greatest sign of a new cryptocurrency season, according to the market expert.
But Young Ju warned that the altseason may be picky, so it’s important to do your homework before putting money into cryptocurrencies.
Right now, Bitcoin isn’t holding its own against Ethereum, the leading cryptocurrency. Ethereum (ETH) has surged 2.05% this week, and it is now trading at $2,756. Bitcoin, however, has climbed 1.2% week-to-date, trading at $98,2025. This is the second phase of an altcoin season, according to analyst Crypto Rover.
Meanwhile, crypto expert CryptoGoos sees a possible start to an altcoin rally based on past evidence. Based on historical evidence, Crypto Goos predicts that Bitcoin’s dominance could decline, opening the door to an altseason if this indicator is taken at face value.
According to CoinGape, February is traditionally the start of the altseason. That “the altcoin super cycle begins in February” is a belief held by experts like as Merlijn The Trader. In the past, February has been the month that sets off a parabolic climb in the cryptocurrency market.
Furthermore, Shib Spain and Max Brown, two prominent figures in the sector, have stated their belief that altcoins would experience a breakout month in February. Maximum Brown speculated in an X post, writing, “Altseason starts in February.”
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