Capital Shifts to Quality Assets as Altcoin Market Loses Ground

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Altcoin market capital is moving toward top-tier assets as mid-2025 data shows the CoinDesk 80 down nearly 40% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose 17.5% and 18.1% in 2025. The CoinDesk 5 index gained 12%-13% during the same period. Altcoin trading volume has rebounded to 2021 levels but remains concentrated in the top 10 assets, which account for 64% of volume. Institutional flows are shifting toward Bitcoin and Ethereum via spot ETFs, favoring regulated and liquid assets. Investors are advised to monitor altcoins to watch for signs of recovery.
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