5 Altcoins Gaining Market Momentum as Bitcoin Dominance Wanes

- The Altcoin Season Index has surged to 50, signaling a potential shift from Bitcoin to altcoins.
- XRP is seeing a 430% payment surge in 2025, fueled by global demand and rising ETF approval odds.
- SEI, HBAR, and SUI are attracting serious institutional backing, hinting at long-term potential.
After a long lull in the market, the altcoin space is showing signs of awakening with the Altcoin Season Index rising from 34 to 50 and Bitcoin’s dominance dipped to 60.7%, pointing to capital slowly rotating to select crypto assets.
While the broader crypto crowd hasn’t felt the full effect of an altseason just yet, trader VirtualBacon believes it may have quietly started weeks ago, adding that this cycle appears more selective and stealthy.
XRP: Quiet Growth Turns Loud
According to Dune Analytics, XRP Ledger payments have skyrocketed over 430% in 2025, rising from 1.5 million weekly payments in 2023 to more than 8 mil…
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5 Altcoins Gaining Market Momentum as Bitcoin Dominance Wanes

- The Altcoin Season Index has surged to 50, signaling a potential shift from Bitcoin to altcoins.
- XRP is seeing a 430% payment surge in 2025, fueled by global demand and rising ETF approval odds.
- SEI, HBAR, and SUI are attracting serious institutional backing, hinting at long-term potential.
After a long lull in the market, the altcoin space is showing signs of awakening with the Altcoin Season Index rising from 34 to 50 and Bitcoin’s dominance dipped to 60.7%, pointing to capital slowly rotating to select crypto assets.
While the broader crypto crowd hasn’t felt the full effect of an altseason just yet, trader VirtualBacon believes it may have quietly started weeks ago, adding that this cycle appears more selective and stealthy.
XRP: Quiet Growth Turns Loud
According to Dune Analytics, XRP Ledger payments have skyrocketed over 430% in 2025, rising from 1.5 million weekly payments in 2023 to more than 8 mil…
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