The Altcoin Rally of 2025: Will Ethereum Save the Day or Keep Stumbling?

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Ah, the tumultuous world of cryptocurrency! Sygnum Bank’s fourth quarter outlook paints a rather ominous picture, much like a storm cloud hovering over the once hopeful crypto markets. Yet, in this chaotic storm, there’s a flicker of light-Ethereum, the quiet hero, may just be preparing for a remarkable surge.

  • The crypto bull market is skating on the thinnest of ice, according to Sygnum’s latest insights.
  • Macro pressures-like a bear on a rampage-flattened the altcoin rally traders had eagerly awaited.
  • While the masses are obsessing over Bitcoin, Ethereum could be plotting its own majestic comeback.

Now, let’s talk about altcoins, those little rebels trying to make a name for themselves in a world dominated by Bitcoin. Sure, they’re facing a few hiccups in the short-term, but hey, it’s not all doom and gloom. According to Sygnum Bank’s crystal ball for the end of 2025, the macroeconomic climate is pushing altcoins down, but Ethereum seems to be positioned to soar like an eagle at the start of Q4.

Just two weeks ago, traders were all about the altcoin season. Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) were jumping high, while Bitcoin’s dominance slid by a whopping 12%. It looked like a perfect recipe for an altcoin rotation. Then, like a bad punchline, Donald Trump decided to reignite the tariff war, and boom-altcoin positions, over-leveraged and fragile, began to sink faster than a stone in water.

“The disappointing response to the Fed’s recent rate cut announcement further cut hopes of the highly-anticipated altseason short,” Sygnum lamented, adding that, “The pattern of past crypto market cycles indicates we may be approaching the cycle top.”

This little slump in the market managed to convince long-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders to do the unthinkable-sell. It was a truly ironic twist, considering Bitcoin had just reached its all-time high of $126,198 on October 6, as if mocking everyone’s hopes for a profitable altcoin season.

But Wait-Could the Altcoin Rally Come from Treasury Demand?

But, hold your horses! It’s not the end of the road just yet. Despite the fact that the much-hyped “Uptober” didn’t quite live up to its expectations, Sygnum assures us that the crypto markets still have some solid fundamentals holding them up. Treasury demand for altcoins is growing steadily-no, seriously! That could trigger a big rise in altcoin prices. The liquidity is high, institutional adoption is increasing, and-here’s the kicker-regulation is on the upswing. Who knew?

Now, while the government shutdown might be delaying some crypto-friendly legislation and ETF approvals (because, of course, things are always delayed), it’s only a matter of time before these approvals start flooding in. And when that happens, sentiment will likely take a nice positive turn. Meanwhile, Ethereum is sitting pretty with corporate reserves now a staggering 15 times higher, totaling $24 billion. With 40% of Ethereum locked out of circulation, it’s pretty clear that demand could surge, pushing prices into the stratosphere.

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2025-11-04 00:32