Altcoins Poised to Break Out of the “Crypto Waiting Room” in 2025–2026
The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is at a pivotal inflection point. After years of institutional capital fixating on Bitcoin, macroeconomic shifts and technical indicators suggest altcoins are emerging from a prolonged “waiting room” phase. A confluence of regulatory clarity, improved liquidity, and declining Bitcoin dominance is creating fertile ground for altcoin innovation and adoption.
Macroeconomic Catalysts: Liquidity, Regulation, and Capital Rotation
The Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts in late 2025 have reduced the cost of capital, incentivizing investors to seek higher returns in riskier assets like altcoins [2]. This dovish pivot coincides with regulatory progress, including the proposed repeal of SAB 121 and the…
