Altcoin Trading Volumes Plummet Amid Shift to Bitcoin

Altcoin spot trading volumes have experienced a significant decline since October 2025, according to data from the cryptocurrency analysis platform CryptoQuant. This sharp drop in volume has raised concerns among market analysts, who predict that the crypto market will experience more limited upside movements in the coming period.

The current market structure is seen as weakening the likelihood of a repeat of the widespread 'altcoin season' seen in 2021. Analysts from Arctic Digital and other research firms suggest that narratives focusing on infrastructure projects and real-world assets (RWA) will come to the forefront, leading to selective movements among altcoins rather than a general surge.

Experts predict that for a strong capital rotation into altcoins to resume, the Bitcoin price needs to rise to the $120,000 to $130,000 range. This threshold is seen as crucial in triggering a widespread altcoin rally, which is unlikely to begin without reaching these levels.