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Story: Ethereum Takes the Lead as Altcoins Dominate and Bitcoin Stalls

By MikeT

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Bitcoin Trapped in a Narrow Band. Bitcoin remains locked in a critical range between $115,600 and $119,500, according to market…

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Ethereum and Altcoins Lead the Way. While Bitcoin treads water, altcoins have surged forward.

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Legal Clarity Fuels Institutional Demand. Another major factor contributing to the altcoin rally is the recent shift in U.S.

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What Comes Next?. The current momentum behind altcoins signals a potential reshaping of the crypto hierarchy, at…

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The crypto market is entering a new phase of momentum as Ethereum and other altcoins take center stage, while Bitcoin struggles to break out of a tight trading range.

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However, this zone is also loaded with liquidity. Any move below could result in a rapid liquidation event, affecting the broader crypto market, especially altcoins that tend to…

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“Bitcoin is still stuck in the range, waiting for upside to come,” van de Poppe said on social media. “Breaking south and we’ll see a deeper correction on altcoins.”

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While Bitcoin treads water, altcoins have surged forward. Data from Ether Wizz shows that open interest in Ethereum and other major altcoins like XRP has reached a record $45…

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A standout development is that Ethereum’s perpetual futures volume has now exceeded that of Bitcoin for the first time since 2022.

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In recent weeks, sectors like decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, AI tokens, and even low-cap coins have posted stronger gains compared to Bitcoin.

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According to cost basis heatmap data, Ethereum investors have strong conviction at levels above $2,400.

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CryptoRank data shows that Bitcoin dominance has declined noticeably since the announcement, even as Bitcoin’s price remains relatively stable.

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Ethereum, being the largest altcoin and a cornerstone of DeFi and NFT infrastructure, has naturally benefited the most from this trend.

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However, this optimism comes with caution. High leverage increases market fragility. A sudden drop in Bitcoin’s price—particularly if it breaks below the $115.

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Still, for now, Ethereum and other leading altcoins are enjoying a surge in attention, volume, and capital.

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