Altcoin Market: A Selective Altseason Ahead in 2025

According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the altcoin market is about to witness a selective altseason in 2025, where only fundamentally strong altcoins will see gains. In a recent post, Ju emphasized that the era of “everything pumping” is over, and investors should be cautious of their investments.

Key Factors for Altcoin Success in 2025

Ju outlined three crucial factors that will determine which altcoins succeed in 2025: potential ETF approvals, sustained user engagement, and revenue generation. These factors will play a significant role in the altcoin market’s performance in the coming year.

ETF Approvals: A Key Catalyst for Altcoin Growth

Analysts are increasingly optimistic about ETF approvals beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas estimate a 90% approval probability for Litecoin ETFs, 75% for Dogecoin, 70% for Solana, and 65% for Ripple. This growing optimism is largely fueled by the pro-crypto policies of President Donald Trump’s administration and the more accommodating stance of Acting Chairman of the SEC, Mark Uyeda.

Institutional Interest in Diversifying Crypto Assets

Reflecting this sentiment, Franklin Templeton has filed for a spot Solana ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in diversifying crypto assets. Meanwhile, Brazil is set to launch the world’s first spot ETF for XRP — the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Fund — which is currently listed as pre-operational on the Brazilian securities regulator’s website.

Sustained User Activity and Revenue Generation

Beyond ETFs, Ju stressed the need for sustained user activity. Unlike past cycles, investors now favor ecosystems with real-world adoption, high transaction volumes, and consistent fee generation. Revenue is the final filter, and today’s market favors projects with sustainable business models. As Ju noted, “The era of everything pumping is over. It’s a selective altseason — most altcoins won’t make it.”

It’s a selective altseason—most altcoins won’t make it. Only fundamentally strong altcoins with potential ETF approvals, sustainable attention drivers, and revenue-generating projects will see gains in 2025.

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