Altcoin Season (Altseason)
Period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin — how to recognize and capitalize on it.
Altcoin season (altseason) is a market cycle period when altcoins dramatically outperform Bitcoin in performance — typically coming after an initial BTC rally.
How a typical cycle develops: 1. Bitcoin rises first (accumulation, ETF inflow, institutions) 2. BTC Dominance rises (80%+) 3. BTC slows, investors look for "next BTC" 4. ETH starts to rise (alt Dominance lights up) 5. Large cap alts (SOL, BNB, XRP) begin 6. Mid-cap alts accelerate 7. Small-cap and meme coins explode 8. General peak, euphoria 9. Fast alt crash (-90%), BTC holds better
Altseason indicators:
Where to invest in altseason:
Risks:
Rule: Convert altcoin profits into BTC or USDC — DON'T wait for alts to reach new ATH in next cycle