Altcoin Volume on Binance Hits Highest Level Since February

Altcoin trading volume on Binance Futures surged to $100.7 billion in a single day, reaching its highest level since February 3, 2025, according to data from CryptoQuant.

The spike follows Bitcoin’s recent all-time high breakout and suggests renewed interest in alternative assets.

Altcoins dominate futures activity

While Bitcoin’s futures volume has remained relatively stable, altcoins have seen a sharp uptick in trading. Altcoins now account for 71% of total volume on Binance Futures, meaning nearly three-quarters of all derivatives activity is currently focused on non-Bitcoin assets.

This shift highlights a growing risk appetite and increased trader interest in higher-beta opportunities. Historically, such volume rotation into altcoins has coincided with early stages of altcoin rallies, especially after Bitcoin breaks above major resistance levels.

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Retail interest returns

The surge is also being interpreted as a sign of retail participation returning to the crypto markets. Binance remains the platform of choice for many traders, and such volume spikes typically occur in the wake of large BTC price moves, as traders begin rotating capital into altcoins seeking higher returns.

If this trend continues, analysts expect altcoin price volatility to rise—potentially setting the stage for a broader altseason if Bitcoin dominance weakens in the coming weeks.

Kosta Gushterov

Kosta has been working in the crypto industry for over 4 years. He strives to present different perspectives on a given topic and enjoys the sector for its transparency and dynamism. In his work, he focuses on balanced coverage of events and developments in the crypto space, providing information to his readers from a neutral perspective.