Gate News message, April 22 — According to analyst Darkfost, altcoin trading volume share on a major centralized exchange reached 51%, up significantly from 31% in early March, while Bitcoin and Ethereum shares fell to 30% and 17% respectively.
Ethereum’s trading volume share declined sharply from 27% on April 11, suggesting the market is in a consolidation phase with capital rotating from major cryptocurrencies toward altcoins, Darkfost noted.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Bitcoin falls back to $81k, and Fed officials do not rule out the possibility of “another rate hike”
According to public statements issued on May 7, 2026 by multiple Federal Reserve officials, several Fed officials warned that US inflation risks are heating up again; interest rates may remain at high levels for a longer period, and the possibility of further rate hikes is not ruled out. After Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke through $82,000 on Wednesday to hit a three-month high, it fell again on Thursday to around $81,000.
MarketWhisper41m ago
CryptoQuant Analyst Identifies $93K as Critical Upside Level for Bitcoin
According to CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan, Bitcoin's short-term holder realised price at $93,000 has been identified as a critical upside threshold, with BTC currently trading above $82,000 following record April ETF inflows of $2.44 billion. The short-term holder realised price represents the
GateNews4h ago
Cardano Holds $0.25 Support as $0.257 Level Drives Near-Term Momentum
Key Insights:
Cardano maintains strong support near $0.25 as consistent buying pressure prevents breakdown and sustains a base formation during the ongoing market consolidation phase.
A breakout above $0.257 could unlock short-term upside potential, allowing the price to test higher
CryptoNewsLand6h ago
Solana Faces Selling Pressure Despite Record Transaction Growth
Solana posted >10B Q1 transactions amid waning activity and whale exits; Visa and Meta integrations expanded the ecosystem, yet price stayed bearish, trading ~83 with expected 80–86 range and consolidation.
Abstract: The article analyzes Solana's Q1 2026 performance, noting throughput surpassed 10 billion transactions despite declining activity and whale withdrawals. It highlights ecosystem expansion through Visa and Meta integrations, which broaden payments use but did not translate into near-term price momentum. Technical indicators remain bearish with a near-term consolidation in the 80–86 range and potential breakout as a key driver of next moves.
CryptoNewsLand7h ago
Dogecoin Breaks Key Averages as Whale Holdings Hit Record
Key Insights
Dogecoin breaks above three major moving averages simultaneously, confirming a strong technical shift supported by renewed ETF inflows and sustained institutional engagement.
Whale wallets reach record accumulation levels, holding over 108 billion tokens while large
CryptoNewsLand9h ago
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps 812% as Activity Recovers
Key Insights:
The Shiba Inu burn rate surged 812% in 24 hours, with over 12 million tokens permanently removed from circulation as network activity rebounded.
Increased burn activity coincides with rising on-chain engagement, signaling renewed participation despite short-term price
CryptoNewsLand9h ago
