Renewed Interest in Altcoins as Bitcoin Weakens
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 27 2025- Pressure on Altcoin Market: The Altcoin Season Index has dropped to 15, its lowest since 2025, indicating ongoing pressure on most altcoins, with only a few achieving positive returns over the past three months, resulting in widespread investor losses.
- Divergent Project Performance: Pippintokens surged over 2,300%, while privacy coins like Zcash and Dash also saw gains, reflecting a shift towards niche projects during turbulent times, despite many altcoins suffering declines of over 60%.
- Decline in Market Capitalization: The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, fell from $1.19 trillion in October to $825 billion, indicating bearish sentiment, with technical indicators suggesting sustained selling pressure.
- Hope with Ethereum ETFs: Despite waning altcoin demand, renewed interest in spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. may inject optimism into the market narrative, especially following $20 billion in liquidations, signaling a shift in investor risk appetite.
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.
