Trading volume in altcoins outside the top five cryptocurrencies has recently surpassed long-term averages, signaling growing interest beyond major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This shift, seen in CryptoQuant data, suggests a potential capital rotation that could lead to stronger performance and increased volatility in mid- and small-cap altcoins. The trend aligns with patterns from 2021 that preceded strong altcoin seasons, but analysts caution that confirmation depends on Bitcoin maintaining steady or rising prices without sharp declines. Current prices show mixed but notable moves among major coins, with Ethereum and BNB gaining amid institutional interest, supporting the possibility of a broader altcoin rally if conditions hold.
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Bitcoin is trading near $63,000, about 50% below its all-time high, with investors watching the Bitcoin Electrical Cost metric, currently around $48,694. This metric, which measures the average electricity cost for miners to produce one BTC, has hist...
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