Is the altcoin season approaching? Why does Bitcoin get the blame despite hitting all-time highs?
Despite the historic rise of Bitcoin above $100,000 in early 2025, a growing number of cryptocurrency investors are wondering when the much-anticipated altcoin season will begin. At the time of writing this article, the altcoin season index from BlockchainCenter has dropped to 20, well below the threshold of 75 that is typically required to confirm the start of an altcoin season. In a detailed post on the social media platform X, van de Poppe addressed one of the most frequently asked questions in the cryptocurrency industry: "When does the altcoin season start?".
The altcoin season was missed despite bullish market conditions
According to analyst Michaël van de Poppe, this cycle has significantly deviated from historical patterns. His response to the growing question about an altcoin season is based on the fact that, while Bitcoin has recorded gains, the altcoin market continues to lag, raising doubts about whether a true altcoin season will arrive in this cycle.
