Analysis: The trading volume of altcoins has significantly shrunk, and investor interest continues to wane

Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost pointed out that data shows the spot trading volume of altcoins on major exchanges has significantly declined compared to more active periods. Currently, Binance's altcoin trading volume is about $7.7 billion, while other major exchanges combined account for about $18.8 billion, far below the levels of $40 to $50 billion for Binance and $63 to $91 billion for other exchanges during the peaks in October 2025 and February. In relative terms, Binance currently accounts for about 40% of the total global altcoin trading volume.

Analysis indicates that the aforementioned peak trading volumes coincide with the formation of a phase top in the crypto market, during which FOMO sentiment drove retail investors to flood in, while early investors took profits by leveraging the peak in demand. In the current environment, ongoing geopolitical tensions have suppressed market risk appetite, and altcoins continue to lag behind Bitcoin in performance. The analysis also suggests that historical patterns show that periods of low market interest, when most investors are on the sidelines, often represent the most attractive window for positioning.