Altcoins Flash Momentum as Market Rotates Away From Bitcoin
The altcoin market may be entering the early stages of a major breakout, with some analysts calling for daily gains of up to 40% to become “the new normal” over the next few months.
In a May 11 post on X, crypto analyst Mister Crypto said the coming 3 to 6 months could be “life-changing”, pointing to a key chart from BlockchainCenter.net that tracks Bitcoin dominance versus altcoin performance.
The index currently reads just below 29, breaking out of a long-term downward trend. Readings below 25 indicate Bitcoin Season, while levels above 75 mark Altcoin Season — where altcoins significantly outperform Bitcoin. The breakout suggests a market rotation toward altcoins may already be underway.
“We’re nearing a phase where 20% to 40% daily altcoin moves may become commonplace,” Mister Crypto wrote.
Altseason is coming.
40% daily gains will become the new normal.
Get ready.
The next 3-6 months will be life changing! pic.twitter.com/yfBjfipGYZ
— Mister Crypto (@misterrcrypto) May 11, 2025
Not All Analysts Are Convinced: “Retail Is Still Missing”
While optimism grows, not all analysts agree that the current rally reflects a traditional altseason.
2Lambroz, another crypto analyst, said altcoins are indeed breaking out, but the market dynamics have changed:
“People want to bid but lack belief in any strong narrative,” he wrote, noting a lack of retail participation that defined previous cycles like 2021.
Traders are cycling capital through assets faster, and few are incentivized to hold long-term, according to 2Lambroz.
Technical analyst Moustache, however, sees a historic parallel, arguing that altcoin price structures today resemble those of 2016 and 2020, periods that preceded explosive gains.
“Altseason 2025 has officially begun,” Moustache declared, citing accumulation trends.
Skeptics Mock Premature Excitement
Not everyone is buying the hype. Commentator Rekt Fencer noted that many altcoins remain down 90% from their December highs, and said this week’s modest 10% bounce is being exaggerated.
“This is the ALTSEASON we’ve all been waiting for,” he joked, mocking the community’s overexcitement.
Broader Market Rebounds on Global Optimism
Crypto markets began the weekend with bullish momentum, spurred by global political and economic developments.
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Bitcoin surged to $104,900, just 4% below its all-time high
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Ether (ETH) rose to $2,528, recording one of its best daily performances in months
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Memecoins and small-cap altcoins also rebounded strongly, reflecting renewed risk appetite
“Crypto rallied on a wave of global optimism,” said Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, in a comment to Cointelegraph.
He cited:
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Ceasefire talks between India and Pakistan
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Positive U.S.-China trade developments
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Renewed institutional demand for Ether, which lifted the broader altcoin market
“Bitcoin surged to $105K as investors returned to risk assets — clarity replaced uncertainty,” Huang added.
Final Thoughts: Altseason May Be Starting — But It’s Not the Same
While charts show signs of a technical breakout, analysts remain divided over whether this is the start of a true altseason or just a short-lived rally in a different kind of market cycle.
Whether it’s retail-driven euphoria or quiet institutional rotation, the coming weeks may reveal if Altseason 2025 lives up to the hype — or remains just another hopeful headline.
