Bitcoin surged above $111,000 on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high, fueled by strong ETF inflows and positive macroeconomic developments. This historic record shows that investor interest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency has returned to its peak. According to analysts, the rise in institutional capital and improved global financial conditions are among the main drivers of this rally. 

Bitcoin has gained more than 18% in value since the beginning of May, largely reflecting the intense demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs listed in the U.S. According to eToro Australia analyst Reece Hobson, net inflows into ETF products this month alone exceeded $2.8 billion. With these inflows, total ETF assets have surpassed $122 billion. Such data indicates growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin and suggests a new momentum across the market. 

When Will Altcoin Season Begin? Clear Signals from Experts 

Analysts emphasize that the rally is driven not only by ETF inflows but also by macroeconomic factors. A weakening U.S. dollar and expectations of interest rate cuts are boosting interest in risk assets. Furthermore, global uncertainty and expansionary policies are also contributing to this trend. Thanks to its limited supply, Bitcoin is seen as a “digital safe haven.” 

Meanwhile, investor interest is gradually shifting toward altcoins. While Bitcoin’s market dominance is increasing, other cryptocurrencies have lagged behind. Despite upgrades, Ethereum has underperformed in this cycle. Although the technical improvements to the network are positive, investor interest has remained limited. On the other hand, Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) are showing stronger performance. These projects stand out with scalable architectures and low transaction fees. Their developer communities are also highly active. They are gaining more visibility in DeFi, dApp, and NFT sectors. 

Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, and Japanese investment firm Metaplanet continue their Bitcoin purchases without slowing down. According to Digital Capital Strategist Jeff Walton, Strategy has purchased 324,000 BTC in the last eight months. This amount exceeds the total Bitcoin holdings of all other publicly traded companies by 105,000 units. eToro analyst Hobson states that two conditions are necessary for alt season to begin: first, more global liquidity; second, Bitcoin dominance reaching 70%. Currently, this figure is between 54% and 60%, meaning alt season hasn’t fully started yet—but signals are increasing. 

Another factor is retail investor interest. In the previous bull run, intense activity was seen on social media and in crypto communities, leading to sharp price movements in altcoins. Although the same momentum hasn’t fully emerged yet, trading volumes are increasing in some altcoins. This shows that retail investors are starting to take positions. 

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