Bitcoin Still Leads, but Altcoins Whisper: Is an Explosive Altseason About to Ignite?

Bitcoin continues to rule the cryptocurrency market, with the CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index standing at just 21 out of 100—well below the 75-point threshold that typically signals an “Altseason.” This means fewer than 25% of the top 100 altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days, affirming the current “Bitcoin Season” and reflecting strong capital concentration in BTC.

But beneath this surface-level dominance, cracks in the narrative are starting to form—cracks filled with quiet, explosive gains from select altcoins.

According to data shared by CryptoBusy on X, altcoins such as FARTCOIN (+283%), FORM (+150%), and SPX (+107%) have all posted triple-digit returns in the same 90-day window. While these aren’t enough to shift the broader index, they reveal an emerging pocket of strength that could signal the early stirrings of an altcoin resurgence.

Historical crypto market cycles offer an important clue: capital tends to rotate from Bitcoin into altcoins after BTC establishes dominance and begins to plateau. A recent report from Blockscholes notes that this pattern often coincides with shifts in Ethereum’s market share. Indeed, Ethereum’s recent climb to $2,700, along with a dip in Bitcoin dominance from 65% to 62%, may be the canary in the coal mine.

If Ethereum continues to gain traction—and especially if it begins outperforming Bitcoin consistently—market momentum could rapidly pivot, ushering in a full-blown Altseason. Past cycles have shown that when Ethereum leads, smaller-cap altcoins often follow with parabolic gains.

For investors, this phase is often where strategic positioning pays off. While Bitcoin remains the market’s gravitational force, the signals from select altcoins suggest the tides may be turning. Watching ETH dominance, tracking outperforming tokens, and anticipating liquidity shifts could offer an edge in what may become one of 2025’s most profitable rotations.

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