📊 #AltcoinSeasonLoading: The Altcoin Rally Kicks Into Gear

The crypto landscape is showing clear signs of rotation into altcoins, with traders and investors eyeing opportunities beyond Bitcoin. Here’s a deep dive into why altcoin season may be upon us:

Bitcoin Dominance Declines: BTC’s share of the total crypto market cap slipped to 63.89%, down more than 2% in the past week—its lowest point since February 2025, signaling capital flow into altcoins.

Altcoin Index Climbs: CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Index jumped from 23 to 36 in early May, a 56% surge that suggests broad-based altcoin strength.

Ethereum Outperforms: $ETH /$BTC ratio has rebounded strongly from 2020 lows, with Ethereum up 13% month-to-date, indicating renewed confidence in smart-contract platforms.

DeFi TVL Rebounds: Total Value Locked in DeFi protocols stands at $92.3 billion as of May 5, 2025, with institutional participation driving 60% of that capital.

Network Activity Rises: Aptos saw a 5.4% uptick in TVL volume in the last 24 hours, while daily address activity across major alt chains is up 8%.

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Regulatory Tailwinds: April’s repeal of expanded IRS broker rules spurred a 3.3% TVL growth in DeFi, and stablecoin market share has shifted in favor of USDC (26.2%).

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Expert Outlook

Analysts believe that a sustained drop in Bitcoin dominance below 58% could cement a full-blown altcoin season, potentially driving top altcoins like SOL, ADA, and DOT to new multi-quarter highs.

📈 Traders should monitor on-chain indicators, DeFi growth metrics, and macro trends to position for the upcoming surge.

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