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Altcoin Spot Trading Volume Reaches Four Times Bitcoin Level Amid Mixed Market Signals
Altcoin spot trading activity surged to a yearly peak relative to Bitcoin, though historical indicators and exchange inflow data highlight potential headwinds.
Spot trading volume for altcoins reached four times that of Bitcoin, marking a yearly high after Bitcoin's 40% rise in the third quarter stimulated broader market trading, according to Glassnode data. In derivatives markets, altcoins accounted for 41% of total open interest, compared to 35% for Bitcoin and 25% for Ethereum.
The total capitalization of the altcoin sector rose 20% from third-quarter lows of $1 trillion to $1.2 trillion, coinciding with the Altcoin Season Index signaling an altcoin season in mid-September. Several assets posted triple-digit gains during the period, including Pons crypto, Pumpfun, Quant, and Zcash.
However, market analysts cited conflicting indicators regarding the sustainability of the trend. The 41% open interest dominance figure was last seen in December 2024 prior to a Bitcoin correction, while CryptoQuant data showed altcoin exchange inflows climbing to levels last observed in October 2025. Analyst DarkFrost noted that the inflow spike indicates elevated selling pressure, observing that historical Bitcoin local tops have frequently coincided with sharp increases in altcoin activity.
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