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Key Insights: The Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 82, its strongest level since December 2024. Market signals show we are in phase three of the cycle, with coins like SOL and XRP leading. On-chain data and history suggest the true altcoin euphoria is still ahead, not behind us. The crypto market is again seeing discussions related to the “altcoin season.” The Altcoin Season Index, a popular tracker, just touched 82. For many traders, any score above 75 signals the start of altseason, a phase when coins other than Bitcoin and Ethereum start to shine. This is the highest reading since December 2024. But does this really mean altcoin season has arrived? The data shows a more mixed picture. While signs are strong, history and on-chain charts suggest that the true wave of altcoin euphoria may still be waiting ahead. What the Altcoin Season Index Really Shows The Altcoin Season Index is a simple index to read. It looks at whether altcoins are doing better than Bitcoin over the past 90 days. If most altcoins are beating Bitcoin, the score goes higher. Once it moves above 75, many traders call that “altseason.” Altcoin Season Is Already On, Per Analysts | Source: X At 82 now, this is the strongest signal since last December. Well-known analysts like Carl Moon are even calling this the biggest altseason yet. Big names like Solana (SOL) and XRP have led much of the charge. Their strong gains pushed the score higher, and many smaller altcoins have followed. Still, it’s important to slow down. The index tells us when altcoins are beating Bitcoin, but it does not say if we are near the peak of excitement. That needs a deeper look at market phases and other details. Where We Are in the Cycle A trader called…

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