With one week already gone in the month of July, Ethereum has already begun to perform better than Bitcoin. While the gap is still very close, the outperformance of Ethereum over Bitcoin for only the second time this year could signal the entrance of better things for the altcoin market. If this continues, then an altcoin season might be on the horizon, as historical data shows it always begins with ETH outperforming BTC. So, let’s take a look at how both assets have been performing. Ethereum Barrels Ahead Of Bitcoin In July So far, in the month of July, the Ethereum price has been putting in more green candles, suggesting that bulls are making their move again. This has led to a small outperformance when compared to the Bitcoin price over this time period and could be the signal that altcoin season could be starting soon. Data from the CryptoRank website shows that Ethereum is already up more than 2.50% since the start of July. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin price, while having seen some price increases, is up only 1.20% at the time of this writing. Thus, Ethereum is already performing better in the month of July. If this outperformance continues, then this would be only the second time that the Ethereum price will be doing better than the Bitcoin price so far in 2025. The first was back in May, when the Ethereum price rallied by over 41% in one month. This was major compared to Bitcoin’s 11.1% move in that month. However, while the Bitcoin rally in the month of May saw its price reach new all-time highs, Ethereum continues to struggle and remains below its $4,800 all-time high levels. Nevertheless, Ethereum’s rally did translate to bullishness for the altcoin market as the likes of PEPE and BONK rallied by more than 100% in response to this. Given that Ethereum has led the altcoin season in the past, its outperformance of Bitcoin at this level remains a positive. If it continues, then the altcoin market could start to see further increases in price. And if Ethereum rises another 41% from here, it would put it right on the path to $4,000. However, the month of July has not historically been the best month for Ethereum, with an average return of +5.13%. The whole of the third quarter of the year is also a mixed bag for the altcoin, with an equal number of green and red closes over the last decade. Thus, it remains to be seen how the ETH price will perform this quarter and if it can successfully outpace Bitcoin.

The wait for altcoin season continues as the crypto market is still showing signs of bearish movement. Expectations are high that the altcoin market will begin to rally soon, but not everyone is optimistic that the altcoin season is coming. One of those is market analyst and expert Stockmoney Lizards, who has said that it is not happening soon. Altcoin Season Is Not Happening Soon In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Stockmoney Lizards informed their over 160,000 followers that the altcoin season could not be happening anytime soon. The analyst said that it is “not even remotely close”, pointing to the rising Bitcoin dominance as the reason why the altcoin season is still far off. Analyzing the chart, the market expert explains that despite the Bitcoin dominance having fallen by around 2%, it still doesn’t mean much. This is because the dominance is still very strong and continues to trade inside the channel. This channel also charts a possible increase in the Bitcoin dominance from here, which would be detrimental for altcoins. So far, the Bitcoin dominance has also managed to hold above 65%. While this is not the highest it has ever been, it is still incredibly high, with previous altcoin seasons not happening until the dominance had fallen toward 40%. The analyst doesn’t entirely rule out the possibility of an altcoin season, saying it will still come. However, for now, Bitcoin continues to dominate, as he explains that “BTC is the measure of all things.” Altcoin Dominance Reaches 2021 Levels As the Bitcoin dominance has risen and the altcoin dominance has fallen, they have gone toward levels not seen in years. For example, the last time the Bitcoin dominance was above 65% was back in 2021 before it crashed to usher in the altcoin season, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Even worse is the Ethereum dominance, which has dropped to 5-year lows. Sitting at only 8%, it is now at levels recorded back in 2020 before the market rebounded from the COVID-19 crash. This has greatly diminished Ethereum’s ability to pull the altcoin market up with it. In the same vein, the altcoin dominance, excluding Ethereum, has now dropped to 26%. The last time that the OTHERS dominance was this low was in 2021. However, this was right around when the altcoin season was starting, suggesting that the current market could be at the cusp of another altcoin run. Nevertheless, for there to be any sustainable altcoin season, the Bitcoin dominance must first crash. Going by what happened back in 2017 and 2021, at least a 40% crash in the Bitcoin dominance is required to usher in the altcoin season.

A crypto analyst has issued a strong warning for Bitcoin (BTC), forecasting a potential crash to new lows as negative sentiment mounts. The analyst has also highlighted the possibility of an even more delayed altcoin season as the broader market flips bearish.  Analyst Calls $98,200 Bitcoin Price Crash With the Bitcoin price still consolidating above $100,000 after experiencing major losses in the last month, concerns have been rising about the flagship cryptocurrency’s near-term outlook. Dr. Cat, a crypto analyst on the X social media platform, has forecasted that a crash to $98,200 is growing increasingly possible for Bitcoin, especially with negative sentiment piling up. The $98,200 level has been highlighted as a critical support level, which, if breached, could lead to even stronger downside risks for Bitcoin. Based on key Ichimoku indicators like the 3-week Kijun Sen and Weekly SSB, this downward potential could see Bitcoin crashing into the $70,000 range, which the analyst describes as the “7 handle”. Notably, Dr. Cat’s chart, which features Ichimoku Cloud patterns, shows Bitcoin trading slightly above mid-range indicators with price action hovering above the Kijun Sen and within proximity to the cloud. Despite mild bullish positioning, he stresses that the daily and 2-day time frames remain structurally bearish, reducing the strength of any upward momentum.  Adding weight to this pessimistic scenario, the analyst points out that while a short-term upside for Bitcoin is still in the cards, it is not guaranteed. Alternative wave counts also indicate that a local top may already be in place, signaling early stages of a more severe price correction.  Dr. Cat further compares Bitcoin’s current market conditions to April 2024, when a similar setup led to a notable crash. As such, even if BTC pushes slightly higher in the short term, the broader trend, according to the analyst, suggests a looming reversal.  Altcoin Season At Risk Amid Broader Market Weakness In addition to Dr Cat’s bearish Bitcoin forecast his analysis also extends a stark warning to altcoin holders about the long-anticipated altseason. According to the market expert, many altcoins are once again approaching key resistance levels against Bitcoin, mirroring last week’s setup that led to significant declines.  Although a slight recovery against BTC is not ruled out, the broader market structure hints at a harsh environment for altcoins in the next 1-2 weeks. The future Kijun Sen angle on the weekly Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) chart also signals an extended period where the flagship cryptocurrency may outperform altcoins decisively. However, this outperformance is not expected to result from BTC’s strength, but rather from its comparatively slower decline as the market turns bearish.  In such a case, altcoins could see accelerated losses while BTC experienced a more controlled correction. This market dynamic suggests that the true altcoin season is unlikely to emerge anytime soon.

The Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) continues to exert pressure on the broader crypto market, casting a shadow on the prospects of an incoming altcoin season. Despite recent volatility and decline in the market, a crypto analyst observes that Bitcoin Dominance remains firmly elevated, signaling that capital is still concentrated in the leading cryptocurrency. This trend, they argue, is preventing any meaningful breakout for altcoins and could persist unless a decisive shift in market structure occurs.  Altcoin Season Stifled As Bitcoin Dominance Surges The Bitcoin Dominance in the cryptocurrency market is tightening its grip, crushing hopes of an imminent altcoin season. According to a recent technical analysis posted on X (formerly Twitter) by market expert Tony Severino, Bitcoin’s market cap dominance has reached 65.72% with both monthly and Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings pushing above the critical 70 level.  At the time of the analysis, the RSI on the monthly timeline stood at 73.19, while the weekly registered at 70.58—both firmly in overbought territory. These levels typically reflect strong momentum and extended bullish conditions, indicating that Bitcoin’s command over the crypto market is still strong and growing.  Severino shared a dual chart view of Bitcoin Dominance and RSI across the weekly and monthly time frames, highlighting candlestick structures that support Bitcoin’s ongoing upward momentum. BTC.D has been climbing since late 2023. The RSI values also remain comfortably above their respective Moving Average (MA) baselines of 67.31 and 65.42, indicating sustained strength rather than signs of immediate exhaustion.  As long as Bitcoin Dominance holds these elevated RSI levels across their major time frames, Severino suggests that altcoins will likely continue to underperform, further delaying the long-awaited altcoin season. The analyst emphasizes that meaningful upside for altcoins will not begin until BTC.D starts to wane and RSI readings fall below 70—effectively signaling a shift in sentiment and market strength that could allow capital to rotate to alternative cryptocurrencies.  Until such a pullback occurs, the analyst argues that the weekly and monthly BTC.D and RSI charts strongly indicate that any expectations of an altcoin season this cycle remain premature.  Dragonfly Doji Forms On BTC.D Chart In another X post, Severino announced that the Bitcoin Dominance has potentially formed a Dragonfly Doji on the weekly chart. With four days left in the weekly session, the analyst notes that the distinct candle pattern is still developing but presently resembles the classic Dragonfly Doji, characterized by a long lower wick and a close near the opening price.  Typically, this chart pattern is viewed as a bullish reversal signal when it appears at the bottom of a downtrend, indicating possible upside momentum. However, in this case, it has emerged during a broader uptrend in BTC.D, creating a more complicated technical picture. Severino believes that the Dragonfly Doji could either represent a continuation of the current momentum or a temporary pause in market direction. If the candle evolves into a larger bullish body and closes above the 65.65% level, it may confirm further strengthening of Bitcoin’s growing market dominance relative to altcoins. 

When is the next altcoin season? What’s going on, Anon? A rumor is circulating online that 2018 was the last altcoin season. It will never happen again. Not only is that not true, but today we want to share our Altcoin Season strategy and what four coins are about to pump. (X) The Altcoin Strategy That Never Fails Bitcoin pumping 50% is astronomical and rare. Day to day BTC only moves 1-2% usually. Altcoins move anywhere from 3-50% on a daily. If you want the easiest swing trading advice, it is this:

• Pick an altcoin you really like, and buy a good-sized bag.
• Hold 70% in preparation for alt season, but use the other 30% to swing trade.
• If the pump continues, and leaves you behind, you’re still up anyway and have the hold stack. If it dumps back to $0.50, you can buy back in and increase your stack by 10%.

It’s a win/win, assuming your coin actually pumps from your entry at some point. Just steadily increase your stack. Now with that out of the way, here are our favorite little-known altcoins to invest in: #1 Realio Network (RIO) – Real Estate on the Blockchain If you take anything away from this article, let it be this: Success in crypto investing is not investing by project; it’s first investing by sector and then by project. Real World Assets, DePIN, Gaming, AI, and Memes are the hottest sectors. We’ll get into each, but as for Realio, it is part of the real-world asset sector, something undiscovered in the mainstream. The $RIO recovery continues After inverting the downtrend, @realio_network's token is now taking a quick breather over the $0.30 resistance We need to break above $0.36 with strength to push higher pic.twitter.com/7k1MkBsv2B — DeFi Decoder (@DeFiDecoder_) May 26, 2025 The  Realio Network offers a solution for tokenizing and purchasing fractional real estate shares. It’s the first of its kind and is still ranked outside the top 1000 by market cap, making it an undiscovered gem. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 #2 Render (RNDR) – No More GPU Pearl Clutching Built on Ethereum, Render (RNDR) is a decentralized platform that facilitates the distribution and sharing of GPU computing power. The upshot is if your computer isn’t powerful enough to design art, video games, or CGI effects in movies, you can use Render to borrow graphic power and get this done. (X) The pearl clutching in the GPU sector is mad. Due to gaming, crypto mining, and Nvidia’s AI boom, graphics cards are expensive. Render is a solution to this. It also allows you to go to sleep and run a node on your graphics card, netting you passive income from institutions that use your GPU’s cores. According to Beeple, creator of the most expensive NFT artwork, “The interface is super simple, there are tons of different options, and it’s cost-effective.” DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in May 2025 #3 Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA) – Crypto Clash of Clans Moving into GameFi, or blockchain-based gaming — another unrealized sector — Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA) is shaping up to be a crypto “Clash of Clans.” It’s a fun game that I invested in EARLY in 2021. You can also buy land in the game from Open Sea and earn passive income rewards in RUBY and MAVIA, their in-game cryptocurrency. Heroes of Mavia is still below the $300m market cap, sitting at $6.48, for something many GameFi investors consider the next Axie Infinity (which went to around $6b-$8b market cap last bull). Think on that. #4 Nakamoto Games (NAKA) – Web3 Gaming Sticking with GameFi, Nakamoto Games (NAKA) is the ultimate Web3 gaming hub with over 200 games on its platform. In a first of its kind, Nakamoto Games has launched direct gaming through Telegram without any additional downloads, available via @NAKAGamesBot. They have consistently outperformed most other gaming projects in 2024, now ranked in the 250s by market cap. EXPLORE: XRP Price Jumps 11% After SEC Crypto Unit Tease XRP ETF Progress Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates Key Takeaways

• A rumor is circulating online that 2018 was the last altcoin season. It will never happen again but this can’t be further from the truth.
• Pick an altcoin you really like, and buy a good-sized bag.

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