Artem Voloskovets
History might be about to repeat itself in crypto. After explosive altcoin rallies in 2017 and 2021, traders are watching November 2025 closely as the market enters what could be another cyclical turning point. If past patterns hold, we might be on the verge of the most powerful altseason yet.
Historical Cycles Point to November Surge
In a recent analysis, Mintern shared a compelling long-term chart showing how altcoins have delivered massive returns every four years—each time kicking off around November. The pattern is hard to miss: November 2017 saw a 120x surge during the ICO boom, November 2021 brought 175x gains amid the DeFi and NFT craze, and now November 2025 could potentially reach 225x based on cycle symmetry and accumulation patterns.
Each cycle follows the same playbook—extended consolidation, then a parabolic move as money rotates from Bitcoin into altcoins. Right now, altcoins appear to be sitting at another macro support level, similar to where they were before the last two bull markets.
Why This Altseason Could Be Different
Several factors are lining up to support a major altcoin rally:
- Post-Halving Effect: Altcoins typically outperform 6-12 months after Bitcoin halvings (the most recent was April 2024)
- Institutional Expansion: Major funds are looking beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum into projects like Cardano, Solana, and Avalanche
- On-Chain Growth: Layer-1 networks are seeing renewed developer activity and rising total value locked
- Retail Awakening: Social media buzz and trading volume are climbing, signaling early retail interest
No market cycle repeats exactly, but the four-year pattern is tough to ignore. History shows that after every Bitcoin cycle peak and correction, altcoins go through accumulation before delivering outsized gains. If that holds true, November 2025 could launch a record-breaking altseason.
That said, traders should stay cautious—cycles can stretch or shift based on global liquidity, regulations, and macro uncertainty. But for now, the historical evidence favors the optimists, and the next altseason could redefine what's possible in crypto.
Artem Voloskovets
