Altcoin Season Index Stays at 41, Confirming Bitcoin Season

Altcoin Season Index Holds at 41, Bitcoin Maintains Market Control

The Altcoin Season Index, tracked by CoinMarketCap (CMC), registered 41 at 00:28 UTC on Feb. 4, remaining unchanged from the previous day. This indicates that the market is still in Bitcoin Season, as most altcoins continue to underperform relative to BTC over the past 90 days.

The Altcoin Season Index measures whether altcoins are gaining dominance or if Bitcoin remains the market leader.

How the Altcoin Season Index Works

Altcoin Season (Above 75): At least 75% of the top 100 altcoins must outperform Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Season (Below 25): If less than 25% of altcoins outperform BTC, Bitcoin dominance strengthens.
Mixed Market (25-75 Range): If the index is between 25-75, neither BTC nor altcoins dominate.

With the index stuck at 41, the market remains in a Bitcoin-led phase, but altcoins are not entirely stagnant.

Why Is Bitcoin Season Continuing?

1. Bitcoin’s Price Stability & Institutional Demand

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs are attracting institutional investors, keeping BTC dominant.
• Bitcoin’s market cap share is rising as traders rotate out of altcoins.

2. Altcoins Are Underperforming

• Many altcoins have seen weaker price action compared to BTC.
• Investor sentiment remains cautious on riskier crypto assets.

3. Pre-Halving Market Dynamics

• Historically, Bitcoin dominance remains strong leading up to halvings.
• April 2024 Bitcoin halving anticipation is keeping traders focused on BTC.

What Needs to Happen for an Altcoin Season?

Bitcoin’s Dominance Drops Below 50% – A weakening BTC dominance allows altcoins to rise.
Ethereum & Major Alts Start Outperforming BTC – A breakout in ETH, SOL, or XRP could drive capital into altcoins.
New Market Narratives Take Hold – DeFi, Layer 2 solutions, and AI-powered tokens could attract investor interest.

For now, Bitcoin remains the primary driver of the crypto market, keeping the Altcoin Season Index below 75.

Conclusion

The Altcoin Season Index remains at 41, confirming that the market is still in Bitcoin Season. Despite some altcoin movements, BTC continues to dominate, fueled by institutional demand and pre-halving interest.

If Bitcoin stabilizes or sees profit-taking, capital may flow into altcoins, potentially triggering an Altcoin Season in the coming months.

To learn more about the innovative startups shaping the future of the crypto industry, explore our article on the latest news, where we delve into the most promising ventures and their potential to disrupt traditional industries.