Bitcoin’s been stealing the spotlight lately. Its market share keeps growing, and a lot of altcoins are feeling the pressure. In fact, the value of all altcoins combined has dropped by about 40% from their peak, falling below $1 trillion. A lot of people who bought in during the hype are seeing losses.
But here’s the thing—some well-known analysts think this might actually be the best time to start buying altcoins.
Altcoins Are Cheap—But for How Long?
Analyst Joao Wedson from Alphractal pointed out something interesting: a bunch of altcoins are now back to the same prices they launched at. That’s a big drop, especially for coins that were once hyped like crazy.
His take? This might be the accumulation phase—a quiet period when smart investors grab good coins at a discount, before the next bull run.
“I believe things will start heating up between April and May—even if Bitcoin drops a bit more,” Wedson said.
Instead of chasing coins that already popped in 2024 like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), or Tron (TRX), he recommends looking for smaller, more promising projects with real potential.
🧠 What is Bitcoin Dominance—and Why It Matters
Another analyst, Ash Crypto, says we’re close to a key moment. When Bitcoin’s dominance (how much of the total crypto market is made up of Bitcoin) hits 70%, that’s usually when things flip.
Why? Because historically, when Bitcoin maxes out, investors start moving money into altcoins. That’s what happened in 2017 and again in early 2021—both times followed by crazy gains in the altcoin space.
Right now, Bitcoin dominance is above 60%, so we might be getting close.
⏳ Next Few Months Could Be a Game-Changer
A trader named Merlijn agrees. He says we’re seeing similar signs to what happened right before the 2021 altcoin rally, when coins like Cardano and Polygon skyrocketed in value.
“The next 3 to 6 months could define your portfolio,” Merlijn posted.
😬 But Not Everyone’s So Sure
Even though some experts are optimistic, there’s still a lot of fear out there. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index—a tool that tracks investor emotions—recently dropped to 25, which means “Extreme Fear.” Add in things like trade tensions, and it’s easy to see why people are nervous.
Nic Puckrin from Coin Bureau says Bitcoin might still be strong, but some altcoins may not make it through this cycle.
💡 Final Thoughts
Bottom line: the market is down, fear is high, and most people are sitting on the sidelines. But history shows that these are often the moments when smart money starts moving in.
If the analysts are right, Q2 2025 could be the beginning of a major altcoin comeback.
