Bitcoin has set new all-time highs, reaching $111,900, while many altcoins, including Ethereum, continue to lag. Analyst Axel Adler notes that the current average monthly altcoin trading volume of $1.6 billion, below the annual average of $2.5 billion, indicates potential consolidation and accumulation before the next altcoin season. Historical trends suggest that such low volumes often precede significant price increases in altcoins.