Key Takeaways:

  • CMC’s Altcoin Season Index stays robust at 70/100, Bitcoin dominance falls 1.74%

  • Altcoin ETFs set to go for review 

  • Total altcoin market cap reaches $4.17 trillion, altcoin performance outpaces BTC

The Altcoin Season Index continues to reflect strong momentum in the cryptocurrency market, with a current score of 70/100, down slightly from yesterday's 72/100 but up significantly from last week's 50/100. This signals that altcoins are still outpacing Bitcoin in terms of market performance, with altcoin dominance remaining on the rise.

 

Institutional confidence in altcoins:
Several institutional investors made significant altcoin moves: 
Galaxy Digital: bought $306 million worth of Solana in a single day
DeFi Development Corp: holdings of SOL total 2 million after a 196,141 SOL purchase earlier in September 
Helius Medical Technologies: announced its strategic transformation into a SOL treasury firm
CleanCore Solutions: bought 285.42 million DOGE last week, treasury holdings now exceed 500M DOGE ($125M)

 

Market Outlook: What’s Next for Altcoin Season?
The current market dynamics show that altcoins are in a strong position to maintain their momentum, with increased institutional interest and whale accumulation continuing to drive positive market sentiment. Additionally, investors are likely to keep a close watch on altcoin ETFs, as several are set to be reviewed by the SEC in the coming weeks.