Altcoin Season Delayed? Gensler Says Only Bitcoin Will Survive the Test of Time

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The crypto market had a mixed day on Thursday after US Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that new tariffs could slow economic growth and push inflation higher. Bitcoin went up slightly to $84,312, and Ethereum also gained a bit to $1,596. The overall crypto market cap rose just a little to $2.64 trillion. Some altcoins like XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Chainlink saw good gains of up to 4%, but others like BNB, Tron, Sui, Litecoin, and NEAR dropped by as much as 3%.

Looking at the current scenario under Trump’s leadership, Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler has once again drawn a sharp line between Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market, saying Bitcoin is here to stay while most altcoins are likely to fade away.

In a recent CNBC interview, Gensler said Bitcoin’s strength lies in its global appeal. He pointed out that there’s strong interest from people all over the world comparing its endurance to gold. According to him, Bitcoin stands out like one of the “precious metals” humans have always been fascinated by, which could explain why it may survive the test of time.

Altcoins? Mostly Hype, Says Gensler

Gensler warned that most altcoins lack solid fundamentals. He believes the crypto market relies heavily on sentiment suggesting that nearly 100% of crypto assets trade on hype rather than intrinsic value. Because of this, many of these assets are unsustainable and will likely lose value over time.

Regulation, Risk, and Real Value

Without naming specific tokens, Gensler said investors should focus on the fundamentals of each project before investing. He emphasized that the real problem is how sentiment-driven the space has become, with little substance to back most altcoins. This aligns with his tough stance on crypto during his time at the SEC from 2021 to 2025, where he led enforcement actions against various crypto firms and exchanges.

Gensler Doesn’t Own Crypto—But Still Sees Bitcoin’s Future

Interestingly, despite his belief in Bitcoin’s longevity, Gensler revealed he doesn’t own any crypto himself. Still, he acknowledged Bitcoin’s resilience and likened it to gold once again. In his view, only a select few assets like Bitcoin will earn global recognition and last in the long run.

Gensler’s comments come at a time when Bitcoin continues to be positioned as a digital store of value, while the broader altcoin space faces regulatory pressure and investor skepticism.

Altcoin vs Bitcoin

Right now, the crypto market is in what’s called a Bitcoin Season, meaning Bitcoin is performing better than most altcoins. Bitcoin’s dominance is high at around 62.5%, which is close to a four-year record. Meanwhile, the Altcoin Season Index is at just 16, showing that only a small number of altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin in the last 90 days. Although Bitcoin is leading, history shows that strong BTC dominance often comes just before altcoins start rallying, so traders are keeping a close eye on the charts for any signs of a shift.