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Ethereum Boosts Altcoin Surge with Significant Rally

Ethereum Boosts Altcoin Surge with Significant Rally

CointurkCointurk2025/05/09 22:22
By:Ömer Ergin

In Brief Ethereum surged nearly 20%, fueling a broader altcoin rally. Technical indicators show strength, yet new altcoin season debate persists. Growth in ETH and altcoins challenges Bitcoin's dominance amid market shifts.

Following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision and the acceleration of the US-UK trade agreement negotiations, altcoins experienced a notable rise. Within the past 24 hours, Ethereum (ETH) $2,334 surged by nearly 20%, sparking a rally. Major altcoins like XRP, Solana $172 (SOL), Dogecoin $0.20474 (DOGE), and Cardano $0.778817 ( ADA ) saw increases ranging from 7% to 12%. While technical indicators suggest strength, market analysts are divided on whether a new altcoin season has commenced.

Is the Anticipated Altcoin Season Here?

Renowned analyst Trader Tardigrade highlighted a trend reversal in the total market cap excluding Bitcoin $102,916 (TOTAL2). Previously observed descending tops and bottoms in altcoins seem to have evolved into ascending patterns, indicating increased demand for altcoins distinct from Bitcoin.

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On the other hand, macro investor Raoul Pal believes Bitcoin’s market dominance might have reached its peak. Pal notes that this peak was lower than the pinnacles seen in the 2017 and 2021 cycles, signaling a transition to what he terms the “banana zone” or second stage. Recent developments have sparked discussions about altcoins, long overshadowed by Bitcoin, potentially entering a new bullish phase.

What Does the Ethereum Rally Indicate for Altcoins?

Ethereum leapt nearly 20% in the last day, nearing the $2,400 benchmark. The surge in volume and institutional purchases, especially by players like World Liberty Financial and Abraxas Capital accumulating ETH, reinforce buyer appetite. The high transaction volume suggests increased confidence in Ethereum in the short term.

Popular analyst Miles Deutscher emphasized that these substantial daily movements in ETH are the most favorable scenario for altcoins. “This is the sharpest rise I’ve seen since November 2024,” stated Deutscher, while remaining cautious about the possibility of a full altcoin season. He advised, “I’m in a long position but not taking unnecessary risks,” highlighting the need for continued vigilance in the market.

As Bitcoin continues its journey to attempt a new all-time high (ATH), the ability of Ethereum and other altcoins to maintain this momentum will test the strength of the bulls in the cryptocurrency market in the coming days.

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