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What Is “Altcoin Season” and How Is It Related to a Decline in Bitcoin Dominance?

Altcoin season is when altcoins outperform Bitcoin, causing Bitcoin Dominance to fall as money shifts to riskier assets.
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What Is “Altcoin Season” and How Is It Related to a Decline in Bitcoin Dominance?

"Altcoin season" refers to a period when alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) outperform Bitcoin, often experiencing significant price surges. This phenomenon is directly correlated with a decline in Bitcoin Dominance.

It typically occurs when capital flows from a stabilizing or high-priced Bitcoin into riskier, smaller-cap altcoins in search of higher returns. As investors buy altcoins, their market capitalizations increase relative to Bitcoin's, causing the Bitcoin Dominance ratio to fall.

This cycle often follows a strong bull run in Bitcoin.

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