๐ฅ "Altcoin season" โ when alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) outperform Bitcoin โ is influenced by several market factors and cycles, and while it's widely anticipated, the exact timing is uncertain. However, here are signs and phases that typically precede or align with an altcoin season:
1. Bitcoin Rally First
Historically, Bitcoin pumps first in a bull cycle.
Once Bitcoin stabilizes after a strong run, capital starts flowing into large-cap altcoins (like ETH, SOL).
2. Ethereum Gains Strength Against BTC
The ETH/BTC pair rising is often an early signal of altcoin strength.
Ethereum leading often precedes smaller altcoins rising.
3. Increased Risk Appetite
Retail investor interest spikes (youโll see this in social media trends, search data, etc.).
Memecoins and low-cap tokens start pumping.
4. Bitcoin Dominance Falls
A drop in Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) typically marks altcoin season.
Watch for BTC.D breaking below key support levels.
What to Watch for in 2025
The Bitcoin halving (April 2024) often kicks off a broader bull market about 6โ12 months later.
That puts late 2024 to mid-2025 as a strong candidate window for an altcoin season โ particularly Q3 or Q4 2025 if historical trends repeat.
