Altcoins Steal the Spotlight: Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025’s Crypto Race
The crypto hierarchy is flipping—altcoins aren't just catching up, they're lapping Bitcoin.
Forget 'digital gold.' The real action is in Ethereum, Solana, and a dozen others posting triple-digit gains while BTC treads water. Traders chasing alpha are rotating out of the OG crypto—proving diversification isn’t just for boomer portfolios.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin maximalists are coping harder than a Wall Streeter defending 2-and-20 fees. The king isn’t dead… but its crown looks shaky.
According to the latest report from Coinbase Institutional, a “full-scale” altcoin season seems imminent. The professional platform provided by Coinbase for institutional investors suggests that approximately 75% of altcoins have the potential to outperform Bitcoin (BTC)
$118,829. As the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to implement a 25 basis point interest rate cut in September, Polymarket users have priced this likelihood at 75%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s market dominance has fallen to 59.39%, and the ETH/BTC pair reached its annual high at 0.039 on August 14.
Coinbase Predicts an Approaching Altcoin Season
The report indicates that a full-scale altcoin season might be on the horizon, suggesting that the majority of altcoins will surpass bitcoin in terms of performance. This projection is supported by recent data showing a significant weakening in Bitcoin’s market dominance, which has decreased by 10.21% since June, bringing it down to 59.39%. This data points towards an overall strengthening of the altcoin market against Bitcoin.
One of the notable indicators on the altcoin front is the ETH/BTC pair. On August 14, this pair reached the year’s high at 0.039, serving as a numerical reflection of the relative momentum within the altcoin market. This figure is seen as an important threshold, highlighting the growing strength of altcoins compared to Bitcoin.
Fed Interest Rate Cut and Possible Scenarios for Bitcoin
Markets are currently anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting in September. Participants on Polymarket have priced this scenario at a 75% probability, with speculations suggesting that such a cut could FORM a “local peak” for Bitcoin.
However, Coinbase does not share this view. The report argues that a significant portion of individual capital is still waiting outside the market, and a potential rate cut could draw this capital in. Therefore, considering an interest rate cut as a definitive peak signal for Bitcoin is not feasible, and the nature of capital FLOW will be decisive in forming a potential peak.
In conclusion, the report emphasizes that while the altcoin market shows promise, external factors such as interest rate cuts will play a significant role in shaping Bitcoin and altcoin dynamics. Investors are advised to monitor market trends closely as these events unfold.
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