Solana and XRP defied the market trend while Bitcoin and Ethereum took the biggest hit in the sell-offs. Is BTC dominance at risk in 2025?
defied Trump’s tariff threats, holding strong above $90k on the charts. And yet, it couldn’t escape the sell-offs, shedding $430 million as major U.S Bitcoin ETFs – Fidelity, Ark 21Shares, and Grayscale – saw heavyWith rising institutional interest in high-caps, the buzz around potential ETFs in 2025 and an altcoin season is stronger than ever.
Why? Well, CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, linked the outflows to concerns over U.S monetary policy and higher-than-expected inflation data. And, that might just be the beginning – Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, a skyrocketing dollar and gold prices, and 25% tariffs on key metals are only adding fuel to the Fed’s hawkish stance on rate cuts.Bitcoin’s current consolidation has everyone talking “breakout,” with history suggesting that slumps often set the stage for major price surges.
What about this cycle? It’s a different story. Unlike past runs, it’s deeply intertwined with macro trends – Like the recent dip below $100k, sparked by Trump’s tariff policy.With SOL and XRP riding the ETF wave, backed by strong communities and real use cases, it’s looking like BTC.D could face serious competition.
This shift is one to watch closely in the coming months, especially with rising macro uncertainty. How BTC and high-caps like SOL and XRP respond will be key to proving this theory.Ripley is a full-time crypto-news journalist with a fascination for blockchain tech and how it makes lives easier on multiple levels. She has been trading since 2019, and has a keen eye for market movements and analyses.Subscribe to get it daily in your inbox.
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