"Altcoin season loading" is a term in the crypto world that indicates early signs that the altcoin season (altseason) will soon begin. This is not the altseason itself, but a preparatory or transitional phase, where certain indicators show that altcoins will begin to outperform Bitcoin (BTC).
Complete Explanation
What is Altseason?
Altseason (Altcoin Season) is a period in the crypto market when:
Altcoin prices (all coins except Bitcoin) rise faster or larger compared to Bitcoin.
Many altcoins experience gains of tens to hundreds of percent.
There is a rotation of capital from BTC to altcoins, as investors seek higher returns.
Signs of "Altcoin Season Loading"
Bitcoin Dominance Starts to Decline
BTC dominance (% market share of Bitcoin) starts to decrease.
Indicates that money is starting to flow into altcoins.
Mid & Small Altcoin Cap Starts to Rise
Coins like XRP, SOL, ADA, or AVAX begin to show significant increases before smaller altcoins start to rise.
Altcoin Trading Volume Increases
Trading volume in altcoins rises drastically compared to previous days.
FOMO on Social Media
Increased discussion about altcoins on Twitter, YouTube, and Telegram.
Bitcoin Consolidation or Sideways
Typically, altseason occurs when BTC stops rising and moves sideways, allowing altcoins to rise.
Popular Indicators
There are several tools to monitor whether altseason is loading:
Altcoin Season Index (by Blockchain Center)
If more than 75 out of 100 altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the last 90 days, then altseason officially begins.
Link: blockchaincenter.net/altcoin-season-index
BTC Dominance Chart
Can be viewed on TradingView or CoinMarketCap. A decline in BTC dominance usually precedes altseason.
Conclusion
"Altcoin season loading" means that a full altseason has not yet occurred, but early signals have emerged that altcoins will soon lead the crypto market. This is often considered an ideal time for research and preparing an altcoin portfolio.
