The Altseason Index tracks 3-month returns, momentum, and relative strength of major altcoins. When above 50, altcoins outperform Bitcoin. When below 50, Bitcoin dominates. Index now above 50 means money is starting to flow out of BTC and into Layer 1s and staking.
Early altseason cycles reward technically sound Layer 1s and ecosystems, not meme tokens. Cardano, Polkadot, Cosmos, and Solana (if it stabilizes) tend to lead. Bitcoin typically needs to stabilize first before altseason fully ignites. Softer CPI provides stability.
Cardano rallied 20% but XRP remains stuck at $1.00 support and Solana is flat. Cardano fills the void as the primary altseason trade due to Dijkstra upgrade narrative and whale accumulation. This concentration suggests altseason is still early and selective.
Ethereum remains essential for crypto. While Layer 2s may see volatility, ETH itself typically rises when altseason widens because it is the base asset for DeFi, staking yields, and institutional exposure to the broader crypto ecosystem.
Early altseason typically sees 3 to 6 week cycles. Cardano, Solana (if stable), and Ethereum are the core plays. Diversification into governance tokens and staking assets also works. Position small, protect profits, and watch Bitcoin support closely for risk management.
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