Altcoin Season Index steady at 51, signaling a market shift from Bitcoin dominance. Bitcoin dominance declining, raising chances for Altcoin Season in 2025. Historical trends show altcoins may rise again as Bitcoin’s dominance wanes. The Altcoin Season Index, a key market indicator on CoinMarketCap, remains unchanged at 51 as of 00:30 UTC on January 4, 2025. This reading shows that the crypto market is shifting, with altcoins maintaining their position alongside Bitcoin. The index, which excludes stablecoins and wrapped tokens, indicates the performance of the top 100 coins over the past 90 days. Understanding the Altcoin Season Index For the market to be categorized as in Altcoin Season, 75% of the top 100 coins must outperform Bitcoin. Conversely, Bitcoin Season is defined as when 25% or fewer of the top 100 coins outperform Bitcoin. The 51 index indicates a transition from Bitcoin Season to Altcoin Season. Source: CoinMarketCap This suggests a period of market consolidation. Bitcoin’s dominance is still present, but altcoins are maintaining value and showing impressive performance. Historically, the Altcoin Season Index has shown major mov… The post Altcoin vs. Bitcoin: What the 2025 Index Tells Us Now appeared first on Coin Edition .