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Look at the pattern that keeps repeating. The 2025 altseason is starting exactly as it did in 2021, and it's kind of impressive when you see everything aligned like this.
I'll show you how it played out in 2021: Musk pumped DOGE, it skyrocketed about 10x in 1-2 days. Then liquidity moved out of other coins, SOL started to rise shortly after, and days later the altcoins exploded. It was the classic altseason pattern.
Now in 2025, something similar is happening. The TRUMP coin shot up 7000% in one day. SOL is rising again. And I keep thinking: are we on the same path? History really does repeat itself in the crypto market.
For those unfamiliar, altseason is basically when altcoins start to surge relative to Bitcoin. Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, Litecoin, and other alternative coins establish dominance in the market during this phase. It’s not just random hype; there are patterns behind it.
The first altseason to make an impact was in 2017. Bitcoin’s dominance plummeted over 45%, paving the way for other cryptos to expand their presence. Since then, we see this repeating in cycles.
How do you identify that an altseason is beginning? Some analysts say that when 75% of the top 50 altcoins have performed better in the last 90 days, it’s a sign that it’s starting. Other indicators include monitoring Bitcoin’s dominance, checking the total market capitalization of altcoins, and paying attention to investor sentiment.
What makes an altseason so significant is that it completely shifts where the capital is flowing. Suddenly, the focus shifts from Bitcoin to these alternative projects, which can have much more volatility and profit potential.
The question now is: are we really at the start of an altseason in 2025? The signs seem to align. TRUMP surged, SOL is rising, and the dynamics are similar to 2021. If this pattern continues, altcoins could have a very interesting period ahead. It’s worth paying attention to the movements and understanding how this altseason dynamic works within your own portfolio.