The altcoin sector has suffered a severe downturn, with its market capitalization plummeting by $234 billion in just two weeks, according to research by Glassnode. This dramatic decline highlights a breakdown in traditional market cycles, where capital previously rotated from bitcoin into altcoins during bull runs.

Meanwhile, bitcoin has seen extreme volatility but remains relatively stable. BTC prices dropped to $93,000 before rebounding to $102,000, currently settling around $95,000. The market instability follows macro concerns, including President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and the continued strength of the U.S. dollar.

While bitcoin investors have faced $520 million in realized losses as the market sold off to $93,000, this is in line with previous corrections in 2024, suggesting the broader bull market remains intact. Most of these losses stem from short-term holders, who are historically more sensitive to price swings.

However, the altcoin market has struggled with many tokens failing to achieve adoption or product-market fit. Analysis of ERC20 tokens shows that nearly all experienced correlated declines, reinforcing concerns about long-term viability.

With bitcoin holding key support levels, its price stability could signal a further divergence between BTC and the altcoin sector, redefining how capital flows within the crypto ecosystem.

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