Altcoin Trading Volume on Binance Hits 78% as Experts Predict 2025 Bull Market
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with predictions of a potential altcoin bull market in 2025 as altcoin trading volumes on Binance surge to new highs.
According to a Jan. 11 report from CryptoQuant analyst Burakkesmeci, altcoin trading volume dominance on Binance has climbed to 77.83%—an increase of 11% in just five months.
“With retail interest gaining traction, the altcoin market could continue to build strong momentum in the coming months,” Burakkesmeci stated, highlighting the growing confidence among market participants in the altcoin sector.
Rising Altcoin Interest
The upward trend in Binance’s trading dominance for altcoins signals a significant shift in market dynamics. Back in May 2024, Binance’s trading volume for smaller tokens accounted for just 50.80% of total trading activity. The steady climb to its current levels indicates a robust increase in interest for alternative cryptocurrencies among retail and institutional investors.
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However, the broader market sentiment remains mixed. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index—which measures whether altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin—currently sits at 46, indicating a lean toward “Bitcoin Season.” This marks a drop from its December reading of 64, reflecting the ongoing dominance of Bitcoin in the market.
At the time of publication, Bitcoin’s dominance stands at 57.74%, up 2.41% over the past 30 days, according to TradingView.
Ether Price Outlook Signals Hope
Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) is also showing potential for a significant upside. Pseudonymous crypto trader Mister Crypto suggested in a Jan. 11 social media post that ETH could “pump from $4k to $8k” in the coming weeks.
Currently trading at $3,279, Ether’s performance is closely watched by traders as a bellwether for broader market trends. Historically, a surge in Ether’s price often precedes rallies in other smaller tokens.
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Diverging Opinions on Altseason
Despite growing optimism, some analysts caution that this altcoin season may not follow the patterns of previous cycles. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, highlighted that the market cap for cryptos other than Bitcoin has grown differently compared to Bitcoin, which has doubled since 2021.
Ju suggested that the narrative for this altseason might be driven by a few select projects with strong use cases, rather than a broad rally across the sector. “Only a few altcoin projects with strong use cases and narratives will survive,” Ju warned.
This shift comes as capital rotation strategies that once triggered altseason appear to be fading. Instead, market participants are focusing on assets with clear utility and long-term viability.
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While Binance’s rising altcoin trading volume points to heightened interest and potential for a bull market in 2025, the path forward may be less predictable. With Bitcoin dominance remaining high and analysts suggesting a more selective market rally, the coming months will be critical in shaping the trajectory of smaller cryptos.
As the market gears up for a pivotal year, the crypto community is watching closely to see whether the broader crypto marker can sustain its momentum and deliver the much-anticipated bull run.
