Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65% of Crypto Market Cap - 4-Year High

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Bitcoin's market dominance surges to 64.9% — the highest level since January 2021 — as institutional adoption grows and altcoins face declining interest. This marks a 9-percentage-point increase year-to-date, while alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) collectively lost $300B in market value.

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The Altcoin Winter

Ethereum, trading at $2,400, remains 50% below its 2021 peak ($4,800), with year-to-date losses of 26%. Smaller cryptos fared worse:

Industry Analogy:
Bitcoin : Gold :: Ethereum : Copper — highlighting Bitcoin's scarcity and Ethereum's utility in powering blockchain functions.

Stablecoin Growth Amid Regulatory Clarity

With US stablecoin legislation advancing:


FAQ: Bitcoin Market Dominance

Q: Why is Bitcoin's dominance increasing?
A: Institutional adoption through ETFs, regulatory clarity, and its perceived status as "digital gold" make it the preferred crypto asset.

Q: Are altcoins becoming obsolete?
A: Many lack real utility beyond speculation. Projects with genuine use cases (e.g., Ethereum) may survive, while others consolidate or vanish.

Q: How does stablecoin regulation affect Bitcoin?
A: It legitimizes crypto infrastructure, indirectly benefiting Bitcoin by improving overall market confidence.

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Market data as of June 2025 | Sources: CoinMarketCap, Bloomberg, WSJ