Bitcoin dominance falls from 65% to 59%, signaling a shift.
Altcoin market cap hits $1.4 trillion, boosting investor confidence.
Coinbase suggests a potential full-scale altcoin season ahead.
According to Coinbase’s latest research report, the cryptocurrency market is on the verge of a major shift. Bitcoin, long the dominant force in the space, has seen its market share drop from 65% to 59%. While still leading, this decline is significant—and according to Coinbase, it could be a sign that a full-scale altcoin season is around the corner.
The change comes as the total market capitalization of altcoins has risen to a staggering $1.4 trillion. This signals increasing investor interest in alternative cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and newer tokens gaining popularity.
What Does Altcoin Season Mean?
In the crypto world, “altcoin season” refers to a market phase where alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin in terms of price gains and trading volume. During such phases, investors often rotate their profits from Bitcoin into altcoins, seeking higher returns.
Coinbase notes that current market trends—such as reduced Bitcoin dominance and rising altcoin valuations—mirror patterns seen in previous altcoin seasons. This has led many in the crypto community to anticipate broader growth in altcoins over the coming months.
LATEST: Coinbase says the current market conditions signal a potential rotation into full-scale altcoin season as Bitcoin dominance falls from 65% to 59% while altcoin market cap hits $1.4T, in its latest research report. pic.twitter.com/ovRKkD5uWA
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) August 15, 2025
Market Conditions Favor Risk-On Assets
Coinbase analysts suggest that market participants are becoming more comfortable taking on risk, especially as macroeconomic uncertainties ease and regulatory discussions around crypto advance. This environment creates fertile ground for altcoins to thrive.
With the total altcoin market cap now sitting at $1.4 trillion and growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and AI-driven tokens, the rotation into altcoins could become even more aggressive.
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