CRYPTO GLOSSARY · MARKET

What is Altseason?

Period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin.

📖 Full Definition

Altseason refers to a market period when altcoins (non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies) significantly outperform Bitcoin. Altseasons often follow Bitcoin's major moves and can see altcoins gain 100-1000%+ in weeks.

💡 Example

The 2021 altseason saw many altcoins gain 1000%+ as Bitcoin dominance fell from 70% to 40%.

🔗 Related Terms

Altcoin

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Dominance

Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap.

Bull Market

A period of sustained price increases.

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