Transition zoneThe 90-day Altcoin Season Index is 41/100; broad altcoin leadership begins at 75. Bitcoin dominance is 59.31%, 17.31 percentage points above the 42% rotation threshold.
Is It Altcoin Season? Crypto Prices vs Bitcoin Today
The global crypto market cap is $2.56T, a -3.0% change over the last day. Bitcoin holds 59.31% of it. The 90-day Altcoin Season Index reads 41/100 as of .
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Since the previous edition
The U.S. Treasury's action against MEXC and the significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs are new developments since the last digest.
negativeLead story2 sources
U.S. Treasury Targets MEXC Over Alleged Illicit Transactions
The U.S. Treasury is moving to cut off the crypto exchange MEXC due to its alleged involvement in $16 billion of illicit financial flows, particularly linked to Russian finance. This action is part of a broader campaign against Iran and could impact MEXC's operations significantly.
Bitcoin ETFs have seen a negative shift with $1.28 billion in outflows, marking the worst week since June. This trend raises concerns about investor confidence in Bitcoin-related investment products.
Binance Hack Continues to Evolve with New Developments
Following the significant Binance hack, hackers have reportedly accumulated an additional 2,300 Bitcoin. This ongoing situation raises concerns about security and trust in cryptocurrency exchanges.
Nubank and Mercadopago have paused crypto withdrawals in Latin America due to instability from an external data provider. This suspension could affect users' access to their funds and raises questions about the reliability of crypto services.
See how today’s leading crypto headlines lean before adding narrative context to the market signal.
Overall tone
neutral
Coverage is evenly split — 5 of 10 headlines.
Headline balance 10 headlines scanned
Bullish4
40%
Neutral5
50%
Bearish1
10%
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What is Altcoin Season?
Altcoin season is a period when a broad share of alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin. Falling Bitcoin dominance can point to capital rotating outward—but breadth confirms whether the move extends beyond a few large tokens.
Bitcoin dominance guide
Lower dominance usually signals broader rotation
Lower BTC share → Higher BTC share
Below 35%Strong season
Broad altcoin rotation
35–42%Active season
Altcoins gaining share
42–50%Transition
Mixed market leadership
Above 50%Bitcoin season
Capital concentrated in BTC
These zones are a practical reading aid. Use them with the Altcoin Season Index and relative performance—not as standalone investment advice.
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How to Use the Altcoin Season Tracker
Start with the current answer, then confirm the move across independent signals. The tracker is most useful as a sequence, not a single score.
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Use the headline answer to orient yourself: altcoin season, transition, or Bitcoin-led conditions.