Altcoin Season Index Is Rising While Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure: Here is Why
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TLDR: The Altcoin Season Index shows 24 out of 55 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin on a rolling 60-day basis. Altcoin bear markets historically last 7 to 11 months, while Bitcoin bear markets typically run closer to 12 months. Many altcoins have already dropped 80% to 90% from cycle highs, leaving less room to set new lows. The index measures relative performance, meaning altcoins are falling less than Bitcoin, not necessarily recovering yet. The Altcoin Season Index is rising, and the numbers behind it tell a specific story. At 24 out of 55 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin over a rolling 60-day period, the index sits just below the midpoint between Bitcoin season and altcoin season. The direction from its recent low is upward. Understanding what the index actually measures helps explain why this reading matters in the current market environment. What the Index Measures and Why the Current Reading Stands Out The Altcoin Season Index tracks relative performance, not absolute price movement. When more altcoins outperform Bitcoin over a 60-day window, the index rises. That does not mean altcoins are going up in price. It means they are falling less than Bitcoin during the same period. This distinction is critical for reading the current data correctly. Crypto markets remain under broad pressure, with fear at historically high levels. Yet the index has been climbing from its recent trough. That combination points to altcoins holding ground better than Bitcoin, not staging independent recoveries. Analyst Joao Wedson addressed this pattern directly in a recent post. He noted that altcoin bear markets historically last between 7 and 11 months, while Bitcoin bear markets run closer to 12 months. The Altcoin Season Index continues to rise. Yes, we know this bothers many Bitcoin maximalists.We need to understand that the bear market cycle for altcoins is different from…
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