Fear of missing out (FOMO) is once again shaping the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market, with early signs pointing to a renewed cycle driven by rising Bitcoin prices and growing retail and institutional interest. In 2017 and 2021, FOMO fueled speculative runs on assets like Ethereum, Ripple, Dogecoin, and SHIBA INU, largely fueled by hype rather than fundamental value. Now, with Bitcoin reaching new highs and trading volumes and search trends showing signs of resurgence, analysts are watching closely to see whether the same pattern will repeat in 2025 [1].

Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to serve as market anchors. Bitcoin’s dominance often signals when liquidity begins to rotate into altcoins. As the leading cryptocurrency settles…