#AltcoinSeasonLoading AltcoinSeasonLoading Altcoin Season is a period when alternative digital currencies (Altcoins) outperform Bitcoin, often due to increased market sentiment, rapid price increases, and increased dominance in the cryptocurrency market.
*To determine if Altcoin Season has begun:*
- We can look at the performance of the best altcoins compared to Bitcoin over the past 90 days.
- According to the CMC Altcoin Season Index, Altcoin Season is defined as when 75% of the top 100 coins outperform Bitcoin.
*Current market sentiment:*
- The CMC Altcoin Season Index provides instant insights into whether the market is in Altcoin Season.
- Another indicator suggests that we are currently in "Bitcoin Season" with a score of 24, indicating that Bitcoin dominates the market.
*Key characteristics of Altcoin Season:*
- *Increased dominance of altcoins*: Altcoins are gaining significance in the cryptocurrency market.
- *Rapid price increases*: Altcoins experience significant price surges, often exceeding Bitcoin's growth.
- *Fear of missing out (FOMO)*: Market sentiment is usually bullish, driven by optimism about potential returns.