Altcoin Winter Lingers as Bitcoin Stays Above $104,000
While Bitcoin pushes confidently above the $104,000 mark, altcoins remain stuck in a prolonged slump—showing little sign of catching up.
A key metric, the 1-Year Cumulative Buy/Sell Quote Volume Difference for Altcoins (Excluding BTC & ETH), paints a clear picture of investor apathy.
The metric, which turned positive back in December 2024, coincided with a local top for altcoins. Since then, the sentiment has reversed sharply.
As of today, it sits at -36 billion USD, indicating heavy net selling pressure or a total lack of demand for altcoins across the board.
In short: “Altcoin investors are MIA.”
Despite Bitcoin’s explosive rally, the broader altcoin market is acting like it’s still in a crypto winter. Without a sustained rise in this buy/sell quote volume difference, the chances of a true altseason appear dim.
For now, the bulls may belong to Bitcoin—but until signs of accumulation return to altcoins, the flip remains out of reach.
Kosta Gushterov
Reporter at Coindoo
Kosta joined the team in 2021 and quickly established himself with his thirst for knowledge, incredible dedication, and analytical thinking. He not only covers a wide range of current topics, but also writes excellent reviews, PR articles, and educational materials. His articles are also quoted by other news agencies.
