Unlocking the Secrets of Altcoin Seasons: What Michaël van de Poppe Knows! 🤔💰

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Ah, the golden days of 2017! When altcoins soared like eagles, and dreams were as high as the sky. Yet, here we are, in the year 2025, and according to our dear analyst Michaël van de Poppe, the cycles of yore have become mere whispers in the wind. 🦅

Currently, we find ourselves in a “Bitcoin Season,” where the Altcoin Season Index languishes below 25, a far cry from the jubilant 75 required for an altcoin renaissance. It’s like waiting for a bus that never arrives! 🚌💨

Undervalued Altcoins to Watch for the Next Big Cycle

Van de Poppe, the oracle of altcoins, reminisces about 2017, a time when Ethereum and Ripple danced in the limelight. Fast forward to 2021, and we were graced with a flood of new altcoins, while 2025 has turned into a “meme coin fiesta.” 🎉 Who knew that laughter could be so expensive?

“This cycle has proven to be completely different than previous cycles and it has proven to be super complex,” Michaël van de Poppe stated, probably while sipping a cup of existential dread.

The Altcoin Season Index chart from Blockchain Center is a sobering reminder of our current plight. It has remained below 50 for most of 2024 and 2025, showcasing Bitcoin’s iron grip on the market. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin’s dominance is a staggering 63%, a far cry from the 38% during the euphoric alt season of 2017-2018. 📈

Van de Poppe also highlights a rift in the investor community. One faction clings to the hope of a bear market’s end, while another dreams of a new bull cycle. He suggests that both groups might be barking up the wrong tree. Instead, he proposes that the true opportunity lies in disregarding “timing” and focusing on the fundamental value of altcoins. 🐶🌳

“Essentially, the difficulty of this cycle has significantly increased, and it’s almost foolish to be building your entire thesis on things that happened,” Michaël van de Poppe stated, likely while shaking his head at the absurdity of it all.

Macroeconomic factors are the puppeteers of the altcoin season. Van de Poppe notes that falling interest rates and a weaker U.S. dollar could propel altcoins to outshine Bitcoin, especially as risk appetite returns. Plus, advancements in the DeFi ecosystem and the growing adoption of altcoins like Ethereum are like sprinkles on a cupcake! 🧁

“When altseason is for me the period when I can scoop up altcoins that are extremely undervalued, but have strong teams that are resilient and continue to build. There are plenty out there, and these are extremely, extremely undervalued,” Michaël van de Poppe stated, probably while eyeing a particularly juicy altcoin.

Investors, take heed! Stay cautious and focus on projects with strong teams and solid fundamentals, rather than chasing fleeting trends. In this unpredictable market, a long-term investment strategy and thorough analysis will be your guiding stars in the upcoming season. 🌟

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2025-06-09 10:36