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Why Is Altcoin Season Delayed? Insights from CryptoQuant CEO

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Qadir AK

Altcoin season—the time when altcoins shine and see massive growth—has yet to arrive, and renowned crypto analyst Ki Young Ju explains why. While he’s still optimistic about the future of altcoins, only a handful are catching the attention of new investors.

The spotlight remains firmly on Bitcoin, driven by institutional demand and spot ETFs, but this time, the typical flow of money into altcoins isn’t happening. With the Altcoin Season Index still at a low 41, the rally is far from taking off.

So, what’s really causing this delay, and what does the future hold for altcoins? Let’s take a deeper look.

Why Altcoins Are Struggling?

The main reason for the delay is Bitcoin. Right now, Bitcoin’s surge is being driven by institutional investors and the growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs. Unlike regular crypto traders, these institutional investors aren’t moving their funds from Bitcoin into altcoins.

These investors are mostly sticking with Bitcoin, and because many of their trades happen off-exchange, there’s less of the usual money flow from Bitcoin to altcoins. This change in how capital moves is preventing altcoins from experiencing the breakout we usually see. Ju remains bullish on altcoins, but he believes only a few will see new all-time highs (ATH), while many others may fall sharply.

Fresh Capital Is Needed

For altcoins to hit new ATHs, they need a steady stream of fresh capital into crypto exchanges. However, with the altcoin market cap still below past records, it’s clear that new liquidity from everyday traders is lacking. Simply put, altcoins are waiting for more retail investors to jump in—but so far, that hasn’t happened.

Retail FOMO Could Be the Missing Spark!

If Bitcoin’s bull run keeps going strong and retail investors start worrying they’re missing out, we could see more trading activity on crypto exchanges. This could help trigger altcoin season, but it’s going to take some retail FOMO (fear of missing out) to get things moving.

Right now, Bitcoin’s growth is mostly fueled by institutional money, not the retail crowd.

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Altcoins Must Find Their Own Way

To thrive, altcoins can’t just rely on Bitcoin’s momentum. They need to create their own buzz and find ways to attract new capital, independent of Bitcoin. Whether through innovative technology, strong communities, or new use cases, altcoins have to carve out their own space if they want to succeed.

In short, altcoin season isn’t over—it’s just delayed. Altcoins need fresh capital and more retail participation to catch up. When it hits, it could be a game-changer.

FAQs

Why are Bitcoin ETFs affecting altcoin growth?

Bitcoin ETFs attract institutional investors, who mainly focus on Bitcoin, reducing capital flow into altcoins and delaying altcoin season.

What is the Bitcoin price prediction for next week?

Considering the present market sentiments, the BTC token may test its $100k, making it a jump of ~2% in valuation.

How much will 1 Bitcoin be worth in 2025?

As per Coinpedia’s BTC price prediction, 1 BTC could peak at $135,449.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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