• 1 June 2025
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The crypto space has seen a sweeping purge of weak altcoins over the last two months. According to a new report by analyst firm Alphractal, data from CoinMarketCap shows that 10.5% of active cryptocurrencies have disappeared since March.

That figure represents more than one in ten tokens either delisted or shut down entirely — a sign of intensified market cleanup as the post-bear-market dust settles.

Several factors explain the wave of token disappearances. Failed experiments, abandoned teams, and outright scams top the list. Illiquid tokens with no meaningful volume have also been removed.

The extended bear market between January and April 2025 forced many projects to exit or pivot. Others underwent restructuring or migrated to different chains and business models, leaving their original tokens obsolete.

This sweeping reset is eliminating low-quality assets and removing dead weight from the ecosystem.

While the clean-up may unsettle altcoin speculators, the trend reflects a broader maturation process. Alphractal emphasizes that this shakeout is a net positive — filtering out hype-driven tokens and leaving stronger projects with real use cases.

For investors chasing short-term gains, the ongoing “natural selection” presents new risks. But for the crypto space as a whole, it signals progress toward a more resilient and credible market landscape.

As 2025 continues, only the most adaptable and well-capitalized projects appear positioned to survive.

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