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What is Altcoin Season? When is Altseason in May 2025?
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What is Altcoin Season? When is Altseason in May 2025?

Tangem team•May 8, 2025

Altseason refers to a short time frame when capital shifts from Bitcoin (BTC) to altcoins or alts, leading to a notable and rapid rise in the prices of most cryptocurrencies. Altcoin season, commonly known as 'Altseason', is characterized by massive gains and high volatility. It's essentially a great time for non-bitcoin maxis.
During a relatively brief period—typically weeks or months—the values of alts soar as investors move their funds from Bitcoin to other coins. As prices begin to climb and the altcoin season index trends upward, FOMO—fear of missing out—investments come into play. This creates a cascading effect that further drives altcoin prices to extraordinary levels for a limited time
