Definition
A period in the crypto market when alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) significantly outperform Bitcoin, often seeing rapid price increases. Typically follows a Bitcoin bull run when profits rotate into smaller assets.
Why It Matters
Understanding altseason cycles can help investors recognize when market capital is flowing from Bitcoin into altcoins, signalling potential opportunities and elevated risk.
Example
In early 2021, many altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano 5–10x'd in price as Bitcoin dominance fell — a classic altseason pattern.
Related Terms
Altcoin
Bitcoin
Bull Market
Market Cap