Ethereum Ignites Altcoin Frenzy with 30% Monthly Surge—Here’s Who’s Riding the Wave

ETH’s breakout past $4,200 triggers domino effect across mid-cap tokens

• DeFi blue chips (UNI, AAVE) spike 50%+ weekly

• ’ETH killers’ like SOL and AVAX now ironically surging in its wake

• Traders pile in—because nothing fuels FOMO like watching your neighbor’s meme coin 10x while your ’responsible’ ETF portfolio flatlines

$2,348 surged by nearly 20%, sparking a rally. Major altcoins like XRP, Solana$172 (SOL), Dogecoin$0.209177 (DOGE), and Cardano$0.795318 (ADA) saw increases ranging from 7% to 12%. While technical indicators suggest strength, market analysts are divided on whether a new altcoin season has commenced.

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Is the Anticipated Altcoin Season Here?

Renowned analyst Trader Tardigrade highlighted a trend reversal in the total market cap excluding Bitcoin$103,360 (TOTAL2). Previously observed descending tops and bottoms in altcoins seem to have evolved into ascending patterns, indicating increased demand for altcoins distinct from Bitcoin.

On the other hand, macro investor Raoul Pal believes Bitcoin’s market dominance might have reached its peak. Pal notes that this peak was lower than the pinnacles seen in the 2017 and 2021 cycles, signaling a transition to what he terms the “banana zone” or second stage. Recent developments have sparked discussions about altcoins, long overshadowed by Bitcoin, potentially entering a new bullish phase.

What Does the Ethereum Rally Indicate for Altcoins?

Ethereum leapt nearly 20% in the last day, nearing the $2,400 benchmark. The surge in volume and institutional purchases, especially by players like World Liberty Financial and Abraxas Capital accumulating ETH, reinforce buyer appetite. The high transaction volume suggests increased confidence in Ethereum in the short term.

Popular analyst Miles Deutscher emphasized that these substantial daily movements in ETH are the most favorable scenario for altcoins. “This is the sharpest rise I’ve seen since November 2024,” stated Deutscher, while remaining cautious about the possibility of a full altcoin season. He advised, “I’m in a long position but not taking unnecessary risks,” highlighting the need for continued vigilance in the market.

As Bitcoin continues its journey to attempt a new all-time high (ATH), the ability of Ethereum and other altcoins to maintain this momentum will test the strength of the bulls in the cryptocurrency market in the coming days.

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