Is the winter coming to the altcoin market? Bitcoin dominance becomes more apparent

2026-02-12 15:07:25

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There is a significant change occurring in the altcoin market. The Altcoin Season Index published by CoinMarketCap has dropped to 30 points, making Bitcoin’s dominance in the cryptocurrency market clearer than ever. This index is widely recognized in the industry as a measure that evaluates the performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies over the past 90 days.

Market Structure Indicated by the Altcoin Season Index

According to data analysis platform NS3.AI, this index excludes stablecoins and wrapped tokens from its measurement, reflecting only the performance of pure coins. By tracking the relative returns of the top 100 cryptocurrencies over the past 90 days, it visualizes the overall market fund flow.

What a 30-Point Bitcoin Dominance Indicator Means

An index value below 75 suggests that Bitcoin is outperforming nearly all altcoins. Currently, Bitcoin holds an overwhelming 55.78% market share, which confirms that we are in a Bitcoin season rather than an altcoin season, supported by the numbers.

In this environment, investment decisions in individual altcoins require greater caution. As the indicator shows, the overall market is increasingly centered around Bitcoin, making it difficult to expect a rebound across all altcoins. Investors need to recognize this reality.

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