Crypto Analyst Unveils Shocking Altcoin Season Forecast
January 14 2025 - 3:00PM
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In a bold series of posts on X on January 14, prominent crypto
analyst Miles Deutscher delivered a shocking forecast concerning
the long-debated phenomenon of an altcoin season. His commentary
quickly drew attention from crypto analysts, particularly as it
appeared to challenge, rather than reinforce, the long-standing
hopes of a 2021-style altcoin mania. RIP Crypto Altcoin Season?
Deutscher began his post by acknowledging the renewed conversation
within crypto circles on whether an “alt season” could come around
again. He distinguished two different interpretations of the term
altcoin season. “Will there ever be an ‘alt season’ again? Seeing a
lot of discussion about this on the TL,” Deutscher noted. “Firstly,
it depends on your definition of ‘alt season’. If you’re referring
to the index, then yes, I expect it to spike again at some point
this year.” Related Reading: Anthony Scaramucci’s 2025 Crypto
Picks: Top Altcoins To Buy This Year However, he cautioned that a
reoccurrence of the euphoric, multi-month surge experienced in 2021
would be exceedingly unlikely: “If you’re referring to the
multi-month up-only mania of 2021, then no. The unique combination
of QE/stimulus and V-shaped equities repricing created conditions
that are almost impossible to replicate. Expecting that is a recipe
for disaster. Key word here: ‘expecting.’” Deutscher’s overarching
advice emphasized flexibility and preparedness rather than relying
on extended bullish waves. He advocated for taking profits in what
he expects to be comparatively short-lived rotations into
altcoins—though he did acknowledge the possibility of a surprise
rally: “If a larger ‘alt season’ DOES happen, great. That makes our
job a lot easier, and complacency won’t be punished as much. Go in
with the mindset of the rotation into alts being short-lived (this
will force you to take profits). It may not actually be
short-lived, but at least you’re securing profits.” Related
Reading: Crypto Market Will Peak In Mid To Late March, Predicts
Arthur Hayes He stressed that prudent strategies should consider
“multiple mini-cycles or pockets of narrative outperformance,”
underlining the importance of not hoping for a second coming of the
2021 market conditions. Deutscher’s advice ultimately hinged on
portfolio construction and proactive trading: “Instead of holding
everything and everything, have a more concentrated basket of
high-conviction assets. Juxtapose those holdings with the
willingness to trade in profitable playgrounds (i.e. AI) – but
treat them as trades, don’t bag hold.” Deutscher’s comments came in
response to a statement from crypto influencer Ansem, who had
asserted: “No alt szn ever again. Pockets of extreme outperformance
always there, with people moving down the risk curve in cyclical
terms but never to the level as before. What’s the real reason
BTC.d doesn’t have to go up and to the right for a decade
straight?” While both analysts believe that a 2021-style altcoin
season seems highly unlikely, they highlight the still existing
opportunities in this bull run. “Specific assets/sectors are going
to have crazy runs when conditions allow it. Instead of holding
everything and everything, have a more concentrated basket of
high-conviction assets,” Deutscher concludes. At press time, total
crypto market cap excluding Bitcoin (TOTAL2) stood at $1.34
trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from
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