The ICP versus BTC chart over the past four and a half months tells a story that many altcoin holders would probably welcome right now: resilience.
While much of the broader altcoin market has struggled to maintain momentum against Bitcoin, Internet Computer (ICP) has managed to hold up reasonably well in comparison. After an early surge and sharp pullback, the pair has settled into a more stable trading range, suggesting that ICP has avoided the kind of sustained collapse seen across many smaller crypto assets.
That relative strength matters, especially in a market where Bitcoin dominance remains high and investors continue to treat BTC as the benchmark for risk.
Still, the bigger question is whether ICP can genuinely separate itself from Bitcoin’s gravity.
At the moment, the answer appears to be: not yet.
Market observers often point out that decoupling requires more than technical promise or community conviction. It requires economic strength. And for ICP, profitability remains a challenge. The network is still in a phase where inflation, node rewards, and voting incentives weigh heavily on token dynamics. Until those pressures ease, sustained outperformance against BTC may remain difficult.
Supporters of the project argue that the path forward is clear, even if demanding. Fixing inflation, reducing reward emissions, and building stronger real-world usage are frequently highlighted as priorities. Increased adoption, particularly from developers and enterprises, would likely provide a stronger foundation for ICP’s long-term position in the market.
The mention of “M70” as an initial step reflects this ongoing effort to improve the network’s economics and credibility. If these reforms continue, ICP could gradually strengthen its footing rather than relying on short-lived speculative rallies.
Another theme gaining attention is the importance of institutional and government-level adoption. For a project aiming to position itself as decentralised infrastructure for the internet, credibility outside the crypto bubble is essential. Partnerships or deployments at that scale could help reshape perceptions and restore confidence over time.
For now, ICP’s performance against Bitcoin is encouraging, but the chart also reflects the limits of where things stand today. Holding up is one thing. Breaking away is another.
The coming months will likely depend less on price action alone and more on whether the network can translate its ambitions into measurable usage, stronger token economics, and broader trust.
That is where the real test lies.
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