Recently, an interesting analysis has emerged regarding why altcoins are not rising. Looking at reports from major market makers, it seems this is not just a temporary stagnation, but that the market structure is fundamentally changing.
The traditional cryptocurrency market had a cycle where capital would flow into Bitcoin, then through Ethereum, and subsequently spread to the entire altcoin sector. This is the so-called four-year cycle. However, when examining data from 2025, this pattern appears to be clearly weakening. The period during which altcoins maintain their upward trend has shrunk