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The crypto market has been turbulent in October, with altcoin market capitalization dropping another 15%, and the month isn’t even over yet. Could this downturn worsen before October ends? Recent data and analyses reveal clues investors can use to assess risks and opportunities during this sensitive period. Sponsored Over 70,000 Altcoin Inflow Transactions Could Deepen the Decline The decline is not just a result of short-term volatility. It also reflects rising sell pressure and weakening demand from investors. One of the clearest signals is the sharp increase in the number of altcoins sent to exchanges, which reached its highest level this year. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the 7-day average of altcoin inflow transactions has surpassed 70,000. Earlier in 2025, similar spikes in inflow activity coincided with major price drops in Bitcoin and altcoins. Altcoin Exchange Inflow. Source: CryptoQuant. “Transactions sending alts to exchanges just hit a new YTD high, signaling rising sell pressure — or traders gearing up for the next big rotation,” Coin Bureau noted. A rising volume of altcoins moving to exchanges might indicate redistribution rather than immediate price declines. However, stablecoin data helps complete the picture of market sentiment. Sponsored Weakening Stablecoin Inflows Signal Diminished Buying Power CryptoQuant’s Stablecoin CEX Flow data shows that while netflow remains positive, it has dropped sharply since mid-September and is now approaching zero in October. Fewer stablecoins moving to exchanges suggest a decline in potential buying power. Combined with the surge in altcoin supply on exchanges, this imbalance could amplify downside pressure. Stablecoin CEX Flow. Source: CryptoQuant. In late 2024, a similar drop in stablecoin netflow preceded a broad market correction. Sponsored The USDT.D index, which tracks Tether’s dominance in total market capitalization, supports this argument. It has risen above 5%, indicating that stablecoins are not being deployed to increase…

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