#BTC How do altcoins lose to Bitcoin?

Swan specialists analyzed the dynamics of 300 leading altcoins over the past five years. Analysts attempted to answer the question of how long it takes for these assets to lose 90% of their value compared to Bitcoin. It turned out that, on average, alternative tokens depreciate within 10-20 months.

"Altcoins do not just lag behind Bitcoin. They collapse in its shadow," the experts note.

During the analyzed period, Terra (LUNA1), Ontology Gas (ONG), and Bitgert (BRISE) fell the fastest — by 90% in just two months. Even large altcoins like Cardano (ADA) and XRP decreased by 90% over 36 months. Litecoin (LTC) fell more slowly — over 69 months. Monero (XMR) took six years to achieve this.

Only 45 assets did not drop by 90%. On average, they decreased by only 76% from their peak value. Even the most successful among them depreciated by 43% compared to BTC. The results of the Swan study indicate a systemic problem with these assets. Even those coins that are often promoted as alternatives to the flagship of the crypto market cannot maintain their value in the long term.

Bitcoin remains the benchmark for capital preservation.