Altcoin Market Re-emerges as Bitcoin Fades, Total Market Cap Drops to $825 Billion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 27 2025- Market Decline: The Altcoin Season Index has plummeted to 15, marking its lowest point in 2025, indicating prolonged pressure on the majority of altcoins, with only a few assets showing positive growth over the last 90 days, resulting in widespread investor losses.
- Divergent Performance: The Pippin token surged over 2,300% in the past quarter, emerging as a top performer among large-scale projects, while tokens like DoubleZero and Story have seen declines exceeding 60%, highlighting a market preference for niche projects with specific use cases.
- Investor Sentiment Deterioration: The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 25, signaling a shift towards fear in market sentiment, while a reduction in open positions in futures trading has further weakened investors' risk appetite, leading to decreased demand for altcoins.
- Technical Indicators Warning: The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen from $1.19 trillion in October to $825 billion, with technical patterns suggesting a potential for more severe declines, as analysts predict a test of the $739 billion support level.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
