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Is Cardano’s 2025 Start a Fluke? XRP and Altcoin Market Trends Explained

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Anjali Belgaumkar

While Bitcoin tends to dominate market movements, altcoins like XRP and Cardano have also shown signs of life, especially during Bitcoin’s recent upward surge. Early this year, Cardano made a notable jump, rising by 32% within the first six days. However, it then experienced a drop in line with the broader crypto market correction. Brian Q. from Santiment appeared on the Thinking Crypto podcast and opened up about the altcoin trends. 

Decreased Network Activity for Altcoins

One concerning trend across many altcoins, including Cardano, is the drop in network activity since early December. Transaction volume has decreased, meaning less investor excitement and institutional involvement. Though this doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the bull run, it does suggest that the initial rush of enthusiasm has faded for now.

Unique Coin Circulation Shows Promise

Despite the drop in network activity, Cardano and some other altcoins still show healthy signs of unique coin circulation. This could mean that a large number of distinct coins are being actively moved, which is a positive signal for the market.

Short-Term Bounce, Long-Term Caution

In the short term, there may be a bounce if Bitcoin stabilizes, as altcoins like Cardano could see some upside. However, the long-term outlook remains uncertain. Many altcoins, including Cardano and XRP, have had massive runs over the past year. This could mean some regression is likely, especially if Bitcoin’s price remains flat in the coming weeks.

The Need for Caution

While Cardano has had a successful start to 2025, it’s important to keep an eye on the broader trend. The market has seen strong performance across various altcoins, but it’s crucial to remain cautious in the long term. If Bitcoin doesn’t experience a significant rally to $150,000, altcoins may face some downward pressure as they cool off from their recent highs.

FAQs

How high can Cardano go by the end of 2025?

According to our Cardano price prediction, the altcoin’s price could hit a maximum of $2.62 in 2025.  

Is Cardano a good investment ?

Cardano is an underrated investment and has a high chance of performing in the next couple of years, considering the plethora of applications.

Can Cardano overtake Ethereum?

Even the most bullish of Cardano supporters acknowledge that Cardano will only potentially surpass Ethereum within 18 to 20 years.

Anjali Belgaumkar

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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