While Bitcoin pushes confidently above the $104,000 mark, altcoins remain stuck in a prolonged slump—showing little sign of catching up.
A key metric, the 1-Year Cumulative Buy/Sell Quote Volume Difference for Altcoins (Excluding BTC & ETH), paints a clear picture of investor apathy.
The metric, which turned positive back in December 2024, coincided with a local top for altcoins. Since then, the sentiment has reversed sharply.
As of today, it sits at -36 billion USD, indicating heavy net selling pressure or a total lack of demand for altcoins across the board.
In short: “Altcoin investors are MIA.”
Despite Bitcoin’s explosive rally, the broader altcoin market is acting like it’s still in a crypto winter. Without a sustained rise in this buy/sell quote volume difference, the chances of a true altseason appear dim.
For now, the bulls may belong to Bitcoin—but until signs of accumulation return to altcoins, the flip remains out of reach.
Kosta Gushterov
Reporter at Coindoo
Kosta has been a part of the team since 2021 and has solidified his position with a thirst for knowledge, incredible dedication to his work and a “detective-like” mindset. He not only covers a wide range of trending topics, he also creates reviews, PR articles and educational content. His work has also been referenced by other news outlets.
Source: https://coindoo.com/altcoin-winter-lingers-as-bitcoin-stays-above-104000/