Altcoin Season? Index Climbs to 52 as Majority Outperform Bitcoin

In Brief:

52 of the top 100 altcoins outperformed BTC over the last 90 days.

Altcoin Season Index rises from 50 to 52, signaling a market shift.

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The Altcoin Season Index has ticked up to 52, indicating that more than half of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap have outperformed Bitcoin in the past 90 days. The index, tracked by CoinMarketCap, rose from 50 just yesterday—crossing the threshold that hints at an altcoin-dominant cycle.

This real-time metric monitors whether market momentum is leaning toward alternative cryptocurrencies rather than Bitcoin. An index reading above 50 suggests growing interest in altcoins, especially during market uptrends or sideways BTC performance.

Historically, altcoin seasons bring surges in mid- and low-cap token activity, fueled by traders looking for higher returns outside of Bitcoin. While not a full confirmation yet, the latest data signals growing altcoin strength in the current market environment.

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