Google searches for 'Altcoins' have significantly decreased since August 2025, indicating waning retail interest and a shift in market sentiment, according to Coinomedia. This decline in search volume suggests a cooling of public interest, which has been a key driver of altcoin market momentum. While some altcoins continue to perform well, the overall market is losing attention from retail investors. Analysts are debating whether the peak in August marked the top of the current altcoin cycle, as Bitcoin dominance has increased since September, indicating a potential capital shift back to Bitcoin. Some experts believe this could be a temporary lull before renewed interest, especially with upcoming protocol upgrades and ETF approvals in the altcoin sector.