$BTC Altcoin season (short for "alternative coin season") is a period in the cryptocurrency market when altcoins — all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin — significantly outperform Bitcoin in terms of price gains and market momentum.
Key Characteristics of Altcoin Season:
Altcoins outperform Bitcoin:
The majority of altcoins see faster growth than Bitcoin over a given period.
Investors may shift capital from BTC to altcoins seeking higher returns.
Increased trading volume in altcoins:
Coins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and many smaller-cap tokens see surging volume and interest.
Bitcoin dominance decreases:
