Over the last 12 months, the markets have experienced incredible positivity, appreciation, and some wild swings and pullbacks—particularly in altcoins. While BTC has followed its usual pullback patterns from previous cycles, the depreciation of altcoins has caught many investors off guard. Here at CCI, we’ve consistently emphasised the importance of maintaining a BTC-heavy portfolio while strategically using an active allocation to seek outperformers that can enhance your ROI or increase your Bitcoin holdings—whichever aligns with your investment goals.

This month, we will dive into three projects that have managed to outperformed BTC over the last 12 months and explore the reasons behind their strong performance.

Using Crypto Bubbles to Identify $BTC Outperformance

CryptoBubbles.net is a visual analytics tool that helps traders and investors quickly assess market trends by displaying the relative performance of various cryptocurrencies. The platform presents assets as bubbles, with size representing market cap and color indicating price movement—green for gains and red for losses. By analysing CryptoBubbles, we can identify which projects have consistently outperformed Bitcoin over different timeframes. When a project’s bubble remains larger and greener compared to BTC’s, it signals sustained relative strength. Additionally, CryptoBubbles allows investors to compare performance across different sectors (DeFi, Layer-1s, exchange tokens, etc.), helping them pinpoint outperformers based on market cycles. This real-time visual representation is particularly useful for recognising trend shifts, altcoin seasons, and identifying strong narratives driving price appreciation. As you can see from the image below. There are only a few projects that have outperformed $BTC in the last 12 months. Today we will be looking into 

Let’s Dive Inside with The Outperformers!

Overview

GateToken ($GT) is the native utility token of Gate.io, one of the largest centralised exchanges by trading volume. The token plays a crucial role in the Gate.io ecosystem, offering trading fee discounts, participation in token launches, and governance privileges.

Key Features of GateToken

Trading Fee Discounts

Gate.io users holding $GT receive significant discounts on trading fees, enhancing its utility and demand.

• Example: A user with a substantial $GT balance may pay only 0.1% in trading fees compared to the standard 0.2%.

Exclusive Token Sales (Gate Startup)

Gate.io’s launchpad, Gate Startup, requires $GT for participation in exclusive early-stage token sales, making it highly desirable.

• Scenario: Early investors in successful Gate Startup projects have achieved 10x-50x returns, increasing demand for $GT.

Burn Mechanism & Deflationary Model

Gate.io burns $GT periodically to reduce supply, creating deflationary pressure that supports long-term price growth.

• Outcome: A decreasing token supply paired with increasing demand enhances price appreciation.

Why Has GateToken Outperformed Bitcoin?

1. Increased Exchange Adoption – Gate.io has expanded its user base, increasing demand for $GT as traders use it for reduced fees and exclusive sales.
   

2. Deflationary Mechanics – Regular token burns reduce supply, helping sustain price appreciation.
   

3. Strong Market Positioning – As an exchange token, $GT benefits from continuous ecosystem growth and trading volume.
   

4. Strong Partnerships - Gate.io Have partnered with many leading brands to expand their audience outreach and welcome new customers.

Why Have Other Altcoins Not Performed as Well?

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