In 2025, major altcoins like XRP, ADA, Cardano, and Solana have not experienced significant price increases, even as Bitcoin has surged 8.5 times from $15,400 to $126,000 since November 2022. Analyst Ash Crypto attributes this trend to investors prioritizing safer assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and top U.S. stocks, leaving altcoins in a sideways or downward trajectory. The analyst suggests that altseason, a period when altcoins typically rally, usually follows after major assets have surged, with liquidity eventually shifting to riskier assets. However, confidence in altcoins may remain subdued until Ethereum surpasses the $5,000 mark. The U.S. plans to cut interest rates in 2025, which could enhance market risk appetite, and over 155 altcoin ETF filings are pending, potentially boosting market confidence.