CRYPTO GLOSSARY · MARKET

What is Bitcoin Dominance?

Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap.

📖 Full Definition

Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) measures Bitcoin's percentage share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. High dominance often signals BTC strength, while declining dominance can indicate altseason.

💡 Example

Bitcoin dominance peaked at 95% in 2017 before declining to 40% during the 2021 altseason.

🔗 Related Terms

Altseason

Period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin.

Bitcoin

The first and largest cryptocurrency.

Market Cap

Total value of all coins in circulation.

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