With the recent surge in price and trading volume on BNBCHAIN is crucial to understand a simple way to value an altcoin.

Want to spot altcoins with potential? Compare them to Bitcoin—the least risky asset in crypto. If you’re looking to take on more risk, focus on altcoins that have either held steady or outperformed Bitcoin over time. When altcoin season hits (that 3-5 month window), these coins have a better shot at significantly outpacing BTC.

Examples with Ethereum and BNB:

1⃣On March 18, 2022, 1 BTC = 14.198 ETH. By March 16, 2025, 1 BTC = 43.769 ETH. That’s a ~68% drop in ETH’s value relative to BTC—lower odds of a big altcoin season run.

2⃣Meanwhile, on March 18, 2022, 1 BTC = 105 BNB. By March 16, 2025, 1 BTC = 137 BNB. BNB only lost ~23% of its value against BTC—better odds of shining in the altcoin season.