Bitcoin Regains 50% Market Dominance: Boon or Bane for Altcoins?

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For the first time in two years, Bitcoin’s market dominance has reached the 50% mark. This surge signifies that the cryptocurrency now accounts for half of the total $1.1 trillion dollar market capitalization. According to data from TradingView, Bitcoin’s market dominance has increased by more than 10.5% since November 27, 2022, primarily driven by investors seeking the digital asset as a safe haven amid the FTX crisis and mounting regulatory scrutiny in the United States.

While Bitcoin’s dominance has significantly increased over the last eight months, ETH‘s market dominance has remained steady around the 20% mark for the better part of the year. Combined, Bitcoin and ETH now account for nearly 70% of the entire crypto market.

MicroStrategy co-founder and outspoken Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor predicts that Bitcoin’s market dominance will surpass 80% in the coming years due to increasing regulatory pressure from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), causing stablecoins and the majority of other crypto assets to “go away.” Saylor has also attributed the absence of any “mega institutional money” entering the crypto space to the “confusion and anxiety” surrounding the 25,000 other cryptocurrencies positioning themselves as alternatives to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin’s rise in market dominance raises questions about the future of other digital currencies, while also pointing to the potential for further growth.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has categorized Bitcoin as the only cryptocurrency that can be considered a commodity. Of the 68 cryptocurrencies the SEC has declared to be securities, Bitcoin is the only exception. Currently trading at $26,746, Bitcoin’s value has increased by more than 3% in the past week, despite “fear” in the crypto market reaching its highest point in three months.

Investment giant Blackrock’s filing for a Bitcoin spot ETF has been seen as one of the major drivers of Bitcoin’s price surge in recent days. As regulatory pressure potentially forces other digital currencies out of the market and investors continue to view Bitcoin as a safe haven, it remains to be seen how this will impact the overall landscape of cryptocurrencies.

In conclusion, Bitcoin’s milestone of achieving 50% market dominance after two years demonstrates the confidence and trust investors have in the digital asset. As regulations and external factors continue to shape the market, the future of other cryptocurrencies appears uncertain. Nevertheless, the spotlight remains on Bitcoin, as increased adoption and market dominance establish its position as the leading digital currency.

Source: Cointelegraph

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