Altcoin boom in 2021 was driven by FOMO, coinciding with the COVID pandemic, when most people stayed at home. This resulted in a widespread surge in altcoin prices.
This year, however, institutions are the main players, with far larger capital compared to retail investors. As a result, only selected altcoins are likely to experience significant growth.
My take: This shift marks a maturing crypto market. Institutions focus on utility, fundamentals, and long-term value, not hype. Retail investors need to adapt by identifying projects with strong institutional backing or clear real-world use cases. The era of speculative surges on every altcoin seems to be fading, making strategic analysis more critical than ever..
