Individuals new to cryptocurrencies, those purchasing at lows, and others hesitant to buy due to market uncertainties will likely leave this bullish season with varying degrees of disappointment. The reality is that while some altcoins may experience significant gains, others struggle to reach even their initial costs. A popular crypto analyst highlighted these disappointments in a recent market evaluation.
Disappointments in Altcoins
In bullish markets, most altcoins typically rise, with the few that do not usually plummeting in value. However, the issue arises when certain altcoins gain massive value while others fail to achieve even break-even points for investors. The analyst, known as EllioTrades, noted the widespread disappointments, stating that the suppression of altcoin prices, particularly XRP, under Gary Gensler’s SEC tenure, led to a distorted view of Bitcoin’s market dominance.
“My thesis is this. Without intervention, Bitcoin 
$94,774 dominance would have been much lower in the last cycle. Metrics like Stablecoin Dominance and Bitcoin Dominance will break previous cycle trends in 2025, allowing altcoins to finally show their lasting power and strong technology, initiating a multi-year market takeover trend in their categories.”
Altcoins That May Not Rise
With the regulation from the U.S., the cryptocurrency industry is evolving into a globally regulated market. This transition will likely disappoint those viewing exchanges as endless gambling venues seeking quick profits. As established banks provide infrastructure with Ethereum 
$3,304 and asset tokenization tools via Chainlink 
$20, some less credible tokens may not survive the scrutiny.
The current cycle appears to favor projects that produce real value and showcase strong technology. Projects making exaggerated promises could lead to disappointment in this cycle. Unusual surges in XRP Coin’s price and increasing approval probabilities for certain ETFs signal this reality.
