- Whales may be forcing sales ahead of altcoin ETF approvals, echoing 2020 tactics.
- The 2025 Tariff Crash saw a 35.80% drop, reminiscent of the 67.13% COVID-19 dip.
- Potential ETF approvals could trigger a major altcoin rally by late October 2025.
Whales Stir Speculation Amid Market Déjà Vu
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with speculation following a striking chart shared by @AltcoinGordon on X, comparing the crypto market cap excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum (BTC and ETH) in 2020 and 2025. The chart highlights a chilling similarity: both years witnessed dramatic crashes—67.13% during the COVID-19 dip in 2020 and a recent 35.80% “Tariff Crash” in 2025. Gordon suggests that “whales” (large holders) might be orchestrating a repeat of the 2020 strategy, forcing smaller investors to sell ahead of anticipated altcoin ETF approvals—a move he deems “diabolical.”
Altcoins Gain ETF Traction and Market Focus
The 2020 crash saw the market cap plummet from a peak of $368.77 billion to a low, only to rebound as institutional interest grew. Fast forward to 2025, and the market cap hit $2.9 trillion before the recent tariff-induced dip. Analysts argue this volatility could be a calculated move by whales to shake out “weak hands,” paving the way for a bullish run post-ETF approvals. The timing aligns with regulatory progress, with altcoins like SOL, XRP, and ADA gaining traction for potential ETF listings, potentially as early as October 2025.
Turning Point for the 2025 Crypto Landscape
Community reactions on X range from frustration to defiance. Users like @nevermind_bruh lament selling at the wrong time, while @KaizenFR_ defends the purge as a necessary filter for the upcoming bull run. This mirrors historical patterns where whale-driven dips precede significant rallies, as seen with Bitcoin’s golden cross retests in 2025. The market stabilizes, investors are left wondering: Is this a replay of 2020’s playbook, or a new chapter in crypto’s volatile saga? With ETF approvals on the horizon, the next few weeks could define the altcoin landscape.
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