What is an altcoin season?
The increase has paved the way for what many describe as the latest "altcoin season," which implies that other cryptocurrency tokens apart from Bitcoin often make exponential upward movements.
How do I know it's altcoin season?
According to CMC's Altcoin Season Index, Altcoin Season officially begins when 75% of the top 100 coins (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) outperform Bitcoin over the last 90 days. This threshold reflects a broad market rotation away from Bitcoin's dominance towards diversified growth of altcoins.
How long does altcoin season usually last? Altcoin seasons usually last between a few weeks and a few months. Their duration depends on Bitcoin's price action, investor confidence, and macroeconomic factors. There is no fixed timeline, as each cycle is different
