- Analysts predict Q2 2025 as the ideal time to accumulate altcoins amidst Bitcoin dominance.
- Key indicators suggest Bitcoin dominance remains strong, delaying the start of the altcoin season.
As Bitcoin [BTC] continues to dominate the cryptocurrency landscape, analysts are eyeing Q2 of 2025 as the optimal period to start accumulating altcoins.
With altcoin market capitalization dropping 40% from its all-time high, falling below $1 trillion, many investors are experiencing losses.
However, some market observers see this as the perfect setup for an impending altcoin season.
Analysts call for the altcoin season
Remarking on the same, Joao Wedson, founder of Alphractal, predicted,
“Since December 2024, we’ve been in a bear market (actually, the sentiment was already bearish since October). But I still believe that between April and May, the market will heat up for cryptos—even if BTC drops further, as we still have lower targets.”
He also advises caution by steering clear of coins like Ethereum [ETH], Solana [SOL], and Tron [TRX], which are projected to experience price surges in 2024.
Instead, Wedson emphasizes a patient strategy—waiting for the optimal moment to buy altcoins at lower prices.
This approach, while cautious, offers promising opportunities for long-term growth in the altcoin market.
Echoing similar sentiments, experienced trader Merlijn shares a similar outlook, forecasting an upcoming altcoin season reminiscent of 2021.
In a recent post on X, he emphasized,
“Altcoin season is setting up—just like in 2021… The next 3–6 months could define your portfolio.”
Market trend suggests otherwise
However, despite growing speculation, key industry indicators suggest that an altcoin season is still not imminent.
Capriole Investments’ Altcoin Speculation Index has plunged to 12%, a significant 53% decline since December 25.
During this period, ETH saw a 49% drop, falling from $3,490, as per CoinMarketCap data.
Additionally, CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index, which measures the performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies against Bitcoin over the past 90 days, is at a low 16 out of 100, signaling a Bitcoin-dominated market, often referred to as “Bitcoin Season.”
Will Bitcoin dominance act as a catalyst?
While Bitcoin’s dominance was at 62.84% at press time, some analysts believe it may no longer serve as a reliable indicator for the arrival of an altcoin season.
Adding weight to this outlook, renowned analyst Ash Crypto suggests that Bitcoin’s dominance reaching 70% will mark its peak, historically signaling the beginning of an altcoin season in the months that follow.
Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) tracks Bitcoin’s market capitalization in relation to the total crypto market cap.
A drop in BTC.D typically indicates capital flowing into altcoins.
At present, BTC.D remains above 60%, with no signs of weakening, supporting Ash Crypto’s view that Q2 and Q3 of 2025 could usher in a major altcoin rally.
This reinforces the expectation that the altcoin market may soon experience a resurgence once Bitcoin’s dominance starts to wane.
