Is It Really True That Almost All Altcoins Die in a Bear Market?
As Bitcoin recently pushed past $118,000, the rest of the crypto market tells a very different story. Most altcoins? Still flat. Still struggling. And that brings up a question many investors are asking again in 2025:
Do most altcoins actually die in bear markets - or are they just waiting for the next hype cycle?
Let’s look at what the latest numbers, sentiment, and real survivors tell us.
Altcoin Winter 2025: Still Icy After 1,200+ Days
The current altcoin slump has dragged on for more than 1,200 days. That’s over three years of fading prices, shrinking volumes, and vanishing projects.
Today, the total altcoin market cap is still down more than 40% from its all-time high.
What makes this different from earlier cycles? The gap between Bitcoin ...