Why is the Alt Season Delayed?

The crypto market is evolving, and past altcoin rallies no longer work the same way. Unlike the 2017 and 2021 bull runs, today’s landscape is driven by institutional investors, #bitcoin dominance, USDT dominance and the rise of meme coins.

Market Dynamics Have Changed

Before 2017, there were very few meme coins or crypto projects. By 2021, there were hundreds of altcoins. Now, the market has thousands of coins, but the total market cap remains in the trillions.

📈 The result? Capital is diluted, reducing the explosive altcoin gains seen in the past.

➡ Earlier, the effect of an altcoin season was much greater. But now, due to the vast number of altcoins, the impact is diluted.

Institutional Money Has Entered the Market

Another major change is that institutional investors have now entered the crypto space. Big banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and organizations like BlackRock are now involved.

I often compare BlackRock to the East India Company—the way it dominated global markets in the past, BlackRock is doing the same today.

🔍 Even BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, has said that crypto is going to rise significantly.

🌍 Governments and world leaders are now acknowledging cryptocurrency, with some countries even making it legal tender. This has completely changed market dynamics.

We Need a Different Strategy Now

You cannot compare today’s market with 2021. The market has evolved significantly, and we need to adopt new strategies with realistic expectations.

🔹 Retail investors need to be aware that market cycles evolve, and past patterns do not always repeat.

🔹 Hype-driven investing leads to losses—January 2025 was expected to be a mega-bullish month, but many were trapped due to false narratives.

Smart Investing vs. Meme Coin Hype

If you are looking for 50x+ gains, then you need to gamble on meme coins—which I personally never recommend.

❌ The Problem with Meme Coins:

They are often heavily manipulated.

By the time they reach major exchanges like #Binance , it’s too late—big investors use them for exit liquidity.

✅ Better Approach:

Focus on long-term, stable investments.

Avoid hype-driven influencers and rely on market analysis.

📢 The market is open 24/7. Real opportunities always exist for those who approach it wisely.

Conclusion

The final pivot point is coming, but expecting 10x-20x gains like before is unrealistic. Instead:

✔ Set realistic profit targets (1x-2x returns are still great).

✔ Avoid hype-driven meme coins unless you’re willing to risk it all.

✔ Focus on sustainable investing strategies.

🔹 The false expectations people set for themselves in this market need to be discarded.