Crypto Analyst Sounds the Alarm: Altcoin Season Has Begun — Daily 40% Gains Could Be the New Normal!

Jakarta, Pintu News – The crypto market is back in the spotlight after showing significant movements that mark the potential start of a new phase in the altseason cycle.

Buoyed by positive global sentiment, such as easing geopolitical tensions and positive developments in trade relations between the United States and China, major digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded sharp spikes.

However, despite widespread optimism among investors, some analysts caution that this altcoin season has different dynamics compared to previous cycles.

Altcoin Market Shows Early Signs of Surge

The altcoin market is showing early signs of a surge, with some analysts predicting significant gains in the next few months.

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A crypto commentator named Mister Crypto predicts that the coming 3 to 6 months could be a “life-changing” period, with potential daily gains of up to 40% likely to become commonplace.

In a post on the X platform on May 11, he referred to a chart from BlockchainCenter.net that shows whether the crypto market currently favors Bitcoin (BTC) or altcoins.

If the index is below 25, it is referred to as “Bitcoin Season,” meaning Bitcoin outperforms most altcoins. Conversely, if it is above 75, it is called “Altcoin Season,” which indicates altcoins are performing better than Bitcoin.

Currently, the chart shows a breakout from the downtrend at just under 29, which hints at a possible shift away from Bitcoin’s dominance. This breakout signals that altcoins may start to gain momentum, and potentially enter a phase where they outperform Bitcoin.

This Altcoin Season May Be Different

Some see a rally in the altcoin market, but warn that the situation is not the same as previous cycles.

Analyst 2Lambroz agrees that the altcoin season may have started, but he emphasizes that the market dynamics have now changed.

“Many people want to buy, but they don’t have faith in a strong narrative,” he wrote on platform X.

He also noted that, in contrast to 2021, there are currently no signs of retail investors entering the market. Traders are quicker to rotate capital, and do not have the drive to hold assets for the long term.

Meanwhile, technical analyst Moustache gave a more optimistic view. He shared a chart that shows a recurring pattern of altcoin accumulation, followed by explosive growth.

According to him, the current market structure is similar to that of 2016 and 2020. “Altseason 2025 has officially started,” he said.

However, there are still skeptical voices. Commentator Rekt Fencer highlighted that most altcoins have dropped by 90% since last December.

This week’s slim 10% rise has instead fueled over-optimism, which has led him to mock the rally.

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“This is the ALTSEASON we’ve been waiting for,” he said sarcastically.

Crypto Markets Strengthen, Thanks to Global Optimism

The crypto market started the weekend with strong bullish momentum, driven by rising investor confidence.

Bitcoin surged to $104,900, only about 4% below its record high, after President Donald Trump announced positive developments in trade talks between the US and China.

This rise is not only happening to Bitcoin. Ethereum (ETH) recorded one of its best daily performances in recent weeks. Meme coins (memecoins) also jumped sharply, indicating a return of investor interest in risky assets in the broader altcoin market.

“The crypto market is rising on a wave of global optimism,” Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, told Cointelegraph.

“Ceasefire talks between India and Pakistan eased regional tensions, while news of trade tariffs between the US and China suggested a return to cooperation between the world’s two major economies.”

Huang added that Ether’s strong rally also strengthened the market, boosting altcoins as a whole.

“Bitcoin broke $105K as investors moved back into risk assets, and certainty started to replace uncertainty,” he explained.

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Reference:

• Cointelegraph. Altseason is coming, 40% daily gains to become ‘new normal’ – Analyst. Accessed on May 13, 2025