as Bitcoin, the dominant cryptocurrency, struggles to maintain its position above the $100,000 mark, leading to concerns about its future performance. Despite this, Bitcoin enthusiasts remain optimistic about the market's potential, forecasting a resurgence in 2025 with the anticipated return of the Trump administration. Meanwhile, many cryptocurrency analysts are shifting their focus toward altcoins, with some experts predicting that these alternatives will take center stage.

According to research from VanEck, altcoins may soon outpace Bitcoin in market dominance. Matthew Sigel, the firm's director of digital asset research, explains that Bitcoin’s liquidity and market cap typically allow smaller altcoins to thrive. As capital flows into the market, the increased risk appetite tends to favor emerging technologies, particularly in decentralized finance, gaming, and NFTs, which fuels the growth of altcoins over Bitcoin. VanEck has also referenced Artemis’s Altcoin Season Index, which tracks the performance of the top 50 altcoins against Bitcoin over a 90-day period. An index reading of 0.6 signals the start of altcoin season, and once it surpasses 0.8, it indicates that Bitcoin profits are moving into altcoins.

This metric offers a distinct perspective when compared to CoinMarketCap’s methodology. For instance, CoinMarketCap defines altcoin season as the point when 75% of the top 100 altcoins outperform Bitcoin over a 90-day window. As of December 4, the Artemis Index hit a peak of 87, signaling a strong shift in momentum toward altcoins. These developments support the growing sentiment in the market that altcoins are poised for a significant run in the near future.

Market experts, including Captain Faibik, have already begun to point to the beginning of altcoin season, with several leading altcoins showing strong potential to outperform Bitcoin. As we move forward into 2025, the stage is set for a dynamic shift, and altcoins like $ETH, $XRP, and $BNB are expected to lead the charge, potentially redefining the crypto landscape.

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