– CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index (34) signals a Bitcoin-dominant market phase, with Bitcoin outperforming most altcoins.
– The index measures 90-day performance of top 50 cryptos (excluding stablecoins), with readings below 25 indicating strong Bitcoin dominance.
– Macroeconomic uncertainty drives capital toward Bitcoin as a safer asset, causing altcoin underperformance and increased volatility in smaller-cap projects.
– Investors are advised to prioritize Bitcoin exposure, trim weak altcoin positions, and focus on projects with strong fundamentals during this phase.
– The index underscores Bitcoin’s role as the market’s bellwather, while emphasizing strategic portfolio management amid shifting crypto cycles.
