CMC Altcoin Season Index rises to 41/100, hinting at a potential altcoin season.
Bitcoin dominance drops to 59%, driving capital rotation toward altcoins since late July.
Historical data and FOMO suggest an altseason could emerge if momentum continues.
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with anticipation as the CMC Altcoin Season Index climbs to 41/100, up from 32 last month.
This upward trend, highlighted by CryptoPulse (@CryptoPulse_CRU) on X, suggests a gradual transition from Bitcoin’s dominance, currently hovering around 59% according to Bitcoinist.com, toward a potential altcoin season. The index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 coins (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) over 90 days, indicates that altcoin market capitalization has been rising since late July, fueled by Bitcoin’s declining dominance and growing investor FOMO.
#Altcoin Season Index Update
CMC’s Altcoin Season Index sits at 41/100 — still in Bitcoin Season, but inching closer to Altcoin Season.
Historical Trend
-Last Week: 39
-Last Month: 32
Altcoin market cap has been climbing since late July, with momentum building as #BTC… pic.twitter.com/4hTzkwehW2
— CryptoPulse (@CryptoPulse_CRU) August 14, 2025
Historical patterns support this shift. During the 2017-2018 bull run, Bitcoin dominance dropped from 86.3% to 38.69% as altcoins surged, a trend echoed by the Tangem Blog’s recent analysis pinpointing August 2025 as a potential altseason kickoff. The current momentum, with the index inching closer to the 75% outperformance threshold needed for an official altcoin season, aligns with peer-reviewed studies that link Bitcoin all-time highs where it stands today to increased risk appetite for altcoins. This capital rotation is further evidenced by heightened 24-hour trading volumes across large-cap altcoins, a classic sign of bullish sentiment.
However, the market remains in Bitcoin Season for now, with the index at 41 suggesting altcoins have not yet overtaken Bitcoin’s performance decisively. Investors are advised to monitor key metrics like Bitcoin dominance and altcoin market cap closely. If the trend holds, a full-blown altseason could be imminent, offering opportunities for substantial returns but also heightened volatility. Are you ready to ride the wave?
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