If you think the altcoin market is dead, you might want to watch this first. There are three upcoming catalysts that could completely flip the crypto landscape. Most people aren’t even ready for it. These aren’t hype narratives or moonshot dreams. Instead, the next altseason might already be forming beneath the surface.
Everyone’s watching Bitcoin’s every move, but they’re missing something massive. There’s a quiet pattern forming across the altcoins that almost no one’s talking about, but not all altcoins, so make sure you watch the last section of this video that talks about the sure shot pump altcoins. If you’ve been losing hope for an altseason, this might be the perspective shift you need.
De-leveraging Phase Clears the Way for Fresh Altcoins Momentum
We all remember October 10th too well. Bitcoin dropped around 20%, and most altcoins had wicks down to 80%. Some of those wicks were brutal. However, many altcoins were heavily oversold versus Bitcoin. So, this recent deleveraging or market-purge event can act as a catalyst for the next leg up.
Some sources state that 50% of all altcoins have been wiped out. What this did is force out various weak leveraged positions. In other words, such a reset can ignite the next step-up. It cleared weaker players, leaving healthier market conditions for altcoins rallying. In 2020, we had Black Thursday. This was a very similar crash that opened the door for the 2021 alt season.
However, the times they are a-changing, as Bob Dylan famously said. And so are the times or conditions in the crypto sector. For starters, this means that not all altcoins will rally. During the last alt seasons, you could just throw some money at almost any coin, and they would rally. Unfortunately, it looks like these days are over.
Instead, we will see a select few altcoins that will go parabolic. It’s important to do your homework and pick altcoins wisely. I will discuss my picks later in this video, so stay tuned. So, this alt season may be much more compliance-led and institution-driven. It’s not just speculative anymore. This indicates that the framework is shifting.
The market may have cleaned out excess risk. Now it’s structurally more ready for a sustainable altcoin surge.
Bitcoin Dominance or BTC.D
There are other factors at work as well, like, for example, Bitcoin dominance or BTC.D. This refers to the percentage of the total crypto market capitalization that belongs to Bitcoin. When we talk about “BTC.D,” we’re essentially looking at how much of the total crypto market is invested in Bitcoin versus altcoins.
Currently, this is falling again. It’s now at 59.6%. If it falls below 54%, we could have an alt season at our hands. So, once it falls below 60%, it often signals that capital is moving into altcoins. Thus, it creates conditions for an alt season.
Regarding Bitcoin Dominance:
The moment it breaks below 54%, the altcoin party begins.
Chart: $BTC.D
Timeframe: 30D pic.twitter.com/jGWxDQkxT9— Mentor (@CardanoMentor) October 20, 2025
In short: if $BTC is no longer the sole “safe bet,” funds may seek higher-beta altcoins. It’s setting up a rotation play. Let me explain. What typically happens is that Bitcoin rallies. At some point, profits from $BTC start to rotate to altcoins. First into $ETH, and from there into other altcoins.
However, as already pointed out, during this alt season, I expect not all altcoins to rally. There will be a selected few. In a moment, I will discuss some of the altcoins that could have a good run.
#Altcoins
Altcoins are at rock bottom vs $BTC.
In all previous cycles, this was the starting point for all previous Altseasons.
2017-Altseason
2019-Defi-Season
2021-AltseasonOn top of that, alts are in a 4-YEAR falling wedge.
It would be strange not to be bullish here. pic.twitter.com/AHJfFJilJh
— 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖 🧲 (@el_crypto_prof) October 19, 2025
Real-World Adoption, Infrastructure Growth, and Institutional Interest Are Accelerating
Projects that were previously speculative are now gaining real use-cases. You can say that many altcoins are still at “a generational bottom” relative to Bitcoin. However, there’s noticeable growth in areas like:
- •DeFi
- •Layer-2 scaling
- •Tokenization of real-world assets or RWAs
These are major tailwinds for the altcoin sector.
Put simply: as infrastructure improves, altcoins become less of a speculative gamble. Instead, they become more of a growth investment. In turn, this supports the idea of a broad altseason. Think of infrastructure like:
- •Faster chains
- •Cheaper transactions
- •More institutional-ready assets
JUST IN:
ADENIYI DECLARES $SUI WILL BE THE FASTEST CHAIN ON PLANET EARTH SOON 🤯🤯🤯
Mysticeti v2 will take sui from 400ms to 200ms finality for all transactions on @SuiNetwork.
Will there ever be any L1 close to Sui in delivery and improvements? pic.twitter.com/iCdOfW3vau
— Sui Intern (@suintern_) October 7, 2025
We see, for example, the success of the $BTC and $ETH ETFs. I lost track of how many new crypto ETF filings have been made. Institutional interest is growing. The big players like BlackRock are pivoting towards crypto. Especially RWAs and crypto ETFs have taken their interest.
🚨 JUST IN:
155 CRYPTO ETF FILINGS
TRACKING 35 DIFFERENT DIGITAL ASSETS.💥 POSSIBLY OVER 200 ETFs COULD HIT THE MARKET IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. 💥
— Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg#Crypto#ETF#DigitalAssets#MarketTrends#WorldNewspic.twitter.com/KffoAz6CpE— Crypto News Hunters 🎯 (@CryptoNewsHntrs) October 22, 2025
So, with these 3 reasons out of the way now, let’s take a closer look at some of the altcoins that can still rally this year.
Which Altcoins will Perform Well?
Here are some of my altcoin picks for the rest of 2025 and its altseason. Be aware that I don’t have a crystal ball. However, I will give you some good reasons why I list these tokens. Do your own research, and all the best with picking the right altcoins for your portfolio.
Ethereum ($ETH)
Ethereum ($ETH) is riding institutional interest and ecosystem depth. It’s positioned as a go-to for yield and utility rather than pure speculation. It shows recent price strength and critical support zones. $ETH is poised to benefit if the market rotates toward altcoins in 2025.
$BMNR Bitmine bought over 200k $ETH last week and now owns a total of 3.2M $ETH (2.7% of the total ETH supply)
$BMNR showing +$10M long gamma at the $55 strike 🧲Tom Lee has predicted a $200k to $250k price target for $BTC at year end, imagine his $ETH EOY price target 👀 pic.twitter.com/GrEK91MDTL
— Bullflow.io (@BullflowIO) October 20, 2025
Solana ($SOL)
Solana shows a combination of ecosystem momentum and institutional interest. That institutional demand and robust on-chain growth support $SOL’s near-term setup. If resistance clears, we can see a break-out towards $300 to $360.
Cardano ($ADA)
Cardano combines research-driven infrastructure, adoption momentum, and favorable technical setups. Its price is still relatively low, and there’s a forecasted upside. $ADA is well-positioned if altcoins rotate into value and infrastructure plays in 2025.
Sui Network ($SUI)
Sui Network ($SUI) is an emerging Layer-1 infrastructure. It has high technical breakout potential. Since September 2024, it has been a great performer. There’s also growing institutional interest in Sui. $SUI could see good gains in a broader altcoin upswing.
$SUI Long Term Targets 📈🎯
T1 : $7.7
T2 : $11.2🔹️Current Price : $2.7 pic.twitter.com/yYg5APwmmS
— Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) October 15, 2025
Ripple ($XRP)
$XRP benefits from institutional and regulatory tailwinds. This includes major treasury accumulation and payment-use-case expansion. Currently, $XRP remains consolidated. However, the upcoming catalysts could trigger meaningful upside in a broad alt-season.
So, how do you see chances of altseason returning in 2025? And which tokens do you fancy to have a good run during this altseason? Let me know in the comments.