Bitcoin dominance is on the decline.
Altcoin index shows steady upward momentum.
Market sentiment hints at a brewing altseason.
Altcoins Are Gaining Ground
Bitcoin’s dominance in the crypto market has begun to decline, a trend that historically suggests a shift in momentum toward altcoins. As Bitcoin slows down, investors often start reallocating funds to alternative cryptocurrencies in search of higher returns.
The altcoin index, a measure that tracks the performance of major altcoins, is gradually climbing. This is typically one of the early indicators of an incoming altseason — a period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin significantly.
What Is Altseason?
Altseason, or “altcoin season,” is a market phase where a majority of altcoins experience strong price increases, often outperforming Bitcoin. This usually happens when confidence in the crypto market grows and traders look beyond BTC for better opportunities.
Several on-chain and technical indicators are now pointing toward the early stages of this shift. Bitcoin’s dominance rate, which reflects its share of the total crypto market cap, is declining — dropping below key levels watched by analysts.
This allows room for capital to flow into other projects like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and smaller-cap tokens, many of which are already showing signs of renewed activity.
Bitcoin dominance is decreasing.
Meanwhile, the altcoin index is gradually picking up.
We're getting close to an altseason!! pic.twitter.com/zmF541PIuV
— Lark Davis (@TheCryptoLark) July 16, 2025
What to Expect Next
If the trend continues, we may see a broader rally across altcoins. However, as always, market conditions can shift quickly. It’s essential for traders to stay informed, manage risk, and avoid hype-driven decisions.
Still, the current data supports the growing speculation: altseason may be closer than most think.
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