In recent days, Bitcoin is no longer the sole leader of the cryptocurrency market. According to the Altseason Index from CoinMarketCap, the market has exited the traditional “Bitcoin season.” While a full-fledged altseason is not yet underway, several alternative cryptocurrencies are beginning to show notable price action.
This report examines the latest market movements of three major altcoins: Litecoin (LTC), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE)—each of which presents a different trajectory in the evolving crypto landscape.
Litecoin (LTC): Recovering After a Harsh Drop
Litecoin has experienced a rocky few years. Once among the top crypto assets, it now sits outside the top 20 by market cap. Following Donald Trump’s electoral win last November, LTC jumped from around $65 to $136—a significant gain, yet still far from its 2021 peak above $400.
Earlier this year, however, Litecoin saw a steep decline starting in March, erasing much of its late-2024 gains. After dipping below $70 in early April, the coin staged a moderate recovery, climbing back above $90.
Despite these swings, Litecoin has spent much of the post-2018 period trading in a wide range between $25 and $135, aside from the two major spikes in 2017 and 2021. These extreme rallies suggest that, while currently subdued, LTC still has the potential for another speculative breakout.
Cardano (ADA): Steady Growth Despite Corrections
Cardano has followed a different trajectory, maintaining its status in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. Unlike Litecoin, ADA’s price peaks have been gradually rising across market cycles. After hitting $1 in 2018 and then dropping below $0.10, Cardano reached an all-time high of over $3.10 in 2021. The 2022–2023 correction bottomed out above $0.20, a significant improvement from its earlier lows.
The coin enjoyed a sharp rally following the Trump victory in late 2024, surging from $0.33 to $1.23—an increase of over 280%. What makes this rise notable is that the price correction that followed did not erase all gains. By April 2025, ADA had only dropped to around $0.55 before stabilizing and climbing back toward $0.70.
While the asset still experiences volatility, its broader trend appears to reflect a maturing market with a long-term upward bias—albeit less explosive than other altcoins.
Dogecoin (DOGE): Memecoin with Persistent Popularity
Dogecoin continues to chart its own unpredictable course. Though still considered a memecoin, it commands a market capitalization larger than Cardano’s and has a devoted following.
Speculation around its potential spiked again with the formation of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a coincidence in name only, as the agency has no actual connection to the crypto project. Expectations that this would drive DOGE’s price proved unfounded.
DOGE reached its all-time high of $0.73 in 2021, driven largely by Elon Musk’s promotion on social media. It later fell sharply, dropping to $0.06 by 2022. A Trump-related rally saw the coin climb back to $0.46 but was followed by another sharp decline to below $0.15 earlier this year.
Since late April, Dogecoin has recovered somewhat, now trading just above $0.18. This level matches its position after its first major crash in 2021. DOGE remains highly speculative and continues to be influenced by public sentiment and the actions of a few influential figures—particularly Musk.
Conclusion: Altcoins Hint at New Momentum
While Bitcoin continues to play a central role in the crypto economy, recent trends suggest the market is gradually diversifying. Altcoins like Litecoin, Cardano, and Dogecoin are beginning to carve out their own paths—each with unique characteristics and investor appeal.
Cardano appears to be benefiting from strategic growth and consistent market support. Litecoin is still prone to boom-and-bust cycles, while Dogecoin retains its meme-fueled volatility.
If the current momentum continues, these altcoins may play an increasingly prominent role in the broader market cycle—especially as investor focus shifts beyond Bitcoin.