Tag: Altcoins

Bitcoin held its ground, altcoins saw rough start to 2025

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Bitcoin remained resilient during the latest market sell-off, while altcoins faced estimated liquidations of $8 billion to $10 billion, with funding rates turning deeply negative, a survey claims. A sharp spike in volatility shook the crypto market, erasing billions in open interest, with Bybit and Block Scholes reporting that Bitcoin (BTC) stayed steady while altcoins took the biggest hit. In a research report shared with crypto.news, Bybit stated that Bitcoin “outperformed relative to the wider crypto market,” adding that its perpetual swaps fared better as well. In contrast, the Ethereum…

Bitcoin Dominance is Rising | Will Altcoins See Altseason?

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Altcoins just suffered their worst sell-off in years, with over $460 billion erased in days. Will liquidity rotate back, or is the dream of another altseason fading for good? Altcoins under pressure On Feb. 3, global financial markets suffered a sharp flash crash after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering a sell-off across global markets. Stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies reacted immediately, with altcoins taking the biggest hit. At the end of January, the total altcoin market cap stood at $1.46 trillion, but by Feb. 3, it…

Bitcoin Looks Stronger Compared To Altcoins – Demand Remains Strong As Price Consolidates In A Range

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin and the entire crypto market experienced a rollercoaster of volatility yesterday, plunging on fears of a U.S. trade war before staging a rapid recovery. The price dropped over 9% in just a few hours, hitting a low of $91,530, only to bounce back by more than 12% following reports that President Trump is negotiating with Mexico and Canada to lift tariffs. This shift in sentiment quickly fueled renewed optimism across the market. Related Reading Top analyst Daan shared a technical analysis on…

how will Bitcoin and altcoins react

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Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back on Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders awaited the upcoming David Sacks press conference. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $100,000 mark, while most blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) were barely moved.  Smaller names like Raydium, Official Melania Meme, Bittensor, and Aerodrome Finance were the best-performing coins. A likely reason for this market performance is the renewed trade war between the U.S. and China, which could lead to inflation. The U.S. has implemented a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, while China has…

Altcoins that follow in the footsteps of Bitcoin and Ripple

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Altcoins, including Lightchain AI, Dogwifhat, and Cardano, are gaining traction as investors seek high-growth opportunities such as Bitcoin and Ripple in 2025. As the crypto market evolves, savvy investors are exploring altcoins with high growth potential, particularly those priced under $5. Among the top picks are Lightchain AI, Dogwifhat (WIF), and Cardano (ADA), all poised to work the same magic as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) in 2025. Lightchain…

Bitcoin Dominance Nears 62% as Altcoins Struggle, Highest Since 2021

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Bitcoin now commands nearly 62% of the total crypto market, its highest level since February 2021. As altcoins struggle, traders are closely watching BTC’s price movement, particularly the $102,000 CME Gap—a crucial level for potential reversals. As of Feb. 3, Bitcoin’s (BTC) market dominance has climbed to nearly 62%, marking its highest level since February 2021. BTC market dominance measures the share of total cryptocurrency market cap accounted for by Bitcoin. A dominance of 62% indicates that BTC makes up the bulk of the market, leaving altcoins with the scraps. …

5 Altcoins That Could Explode After Stablecoin Volume Surges $200B

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. After expanding by nearly $40B since Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, the stablecoin market has now soared past the $200B mark as far as market capitalization is concerned. One of the biggest reasons behind this terrific growth has been the increased use of bots, especially on Solana. It’s worth noting that stablecoins are an integral part of the crypto economy, seeing as they simplify switching between different crypto assets. A growth in stablecoin’s liquidity means more and more people are being…

DeepSeek Eclipses Bitcoin | Watch These 5 Altcoins for Gains 

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DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, launched its latest AI model, competing with industry-leading Large Language Models in the U.S. at a fraction of the cost, disrupting Bitcoin, crypto and the AI agent economy.  The apps roll-out on the Apple App Store over the weekend saw users rush to download the application, driving its popularity and ushering a correction in Bitcoin and AI agent tokens on Monday. The AI model’s launch wiped out $2.5 billion from agent tokens.  Bitcoin (BTC), altcoins and crypto tokens are attempting to recover from the shockwaves sent…

3 reasons Bitcoin and altcoins are crashing

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Bitcoin and most altcoins plunged on Monday, continuing a downward trend that has persisted since Donald Trump’s inauguration. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $97,855, declining by about 10 percent from its high earlier this month. Other major laggards in the crypto industry included popular names such as Fartcoin, Raydium, Pepe, and Virtuals Protocol, which each dropped by over 20%. Many of these coins are trading significantly below their monthly highs. Fartcoin, a popular meme coin on the Solana (SOL) network, has dropped by 63% from its peak this…

Here’s why Bitcoin and most altcoins are falling

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Bitcoin and most altcoins have fallen this week even after Donald Trump’s inauguration to become the most crypto-friendly president in the US. Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped to $101,000 on January 23rd, while popular meme coins like ai16z, Fartcoin, and Official Trump fell by over 20%. Other top laggards were coins like Lido DAO, Jupiter, Virtuals Protocol, and Hyperliquid.  There are four possible reasons for the ongoing crypto retreat. First, economists expect the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates by 0.25% on Friday. This would bring the official cash rate…