Something feels off with this crypto market cycle

If you're wondering why altcoins aren't performing as expected, you're not alone. Historically, altseason — when altcoins outperform Bitcoin — has been a key phase

In the constantly shifting landscape of cryptocurrency, a question that has occupied the minds of many is: When will altseason arrive?

In the constantly shifting landscape of cryptocurrency, a question that has occupied the minds of many is: When will altseason arrive?

Historically, altseason — when altcoins outperform Bitcoin — has been a key phase in every major bull run. However, this time, things are different. Bitcoin (BTC) has already reached new all-time highs multiple times, yet many top altcoins are still lagging behind their previous cycle peaks.

Despite Bitcoin hitting new highs and crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gaining immense popularity among institutional investors, one would expect to see new liquidity translate into altcoins performing well. But that doesn’t seem to be happening.

Instead, most of the attention is on memecoins, which have seen a recent surge in interest. However, this has also led to a saturation of the market with an overwhelming number of tokens.

Moreover, with rising inflation and a potential recession looming, one would expect institutional investors to shift their focus toward safer assets like bonds.

So, what’s going on here? Is altseason just delayed, or could it be that it won’t come at all? And if it does eventually arrive, how will it differ from previous cycles?

To get a better understanding of the current crypto market trends and what to expect next, we spoke with several crypto analysts.

Why is new liquidity primarily flowing into Bitcoin ETFs and not altcoins? Could institutional investors be permanently reshaping the crypto landscape, and what does that mean for altcoins?

In addition, we discuss whether the rise of memecoins has diluted liquidity, diverting attention away from altcoins’ chances to rally. As the market becomes saturated with tokens and institutional capital moves toward safer assets, what does this mean for altcoins’ future?

Our discussion will also include altcoins that are positioned to benefit despite market challenges. Could these altcoins be the ones to catch the next big wave?

To find out the answers to these questions, check out the full video on Cointelegraph’s YouTube channel, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights on the crypto market!