Altcoin season, or "altseason," is a phase in the cryptocurrency market where altcoins—cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin—outperform Bitcoin, often with significant price surges. Typically triggered by a decline in Bitcoin's dominance (below 50%), capital shifts from Bitcoin to altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, or meme coins. Historical altseasons in 2017 and 2021 followed Bitcoin halvings, driven by innovations like ICOs, DeFi, and NFTs. In 2025, analysts predict a potential altseason, possibly mid-year, fueled by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and narratives like AI and tokenized assets. However, high volatility and macroeconomic factors like interest rates pose risks.#AltcoinSeasonLoading