Altcoin Season Index — Are We in Altcoin Season?
The index currently reads 61/100 (Neutral Zone). 56 of 92 top altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin over the last 90 days.
Altcoin Season Index Chart
56 out of 92 top altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin in the last 90 days. The market sits in a neutral zone — capital is split between Bitcoin and the broader market.
- Top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization
- Excludes Bitcoin, stablecoins, and wrapped / liquid-staked tokens
- 90-day price performance compared against Bitcoin
- Value ≥ 75 = Altcoin Season · Value ≤ 25 = Bitcoin Season · Anything in between is neutral
- BTC 90-day return reference: -13.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is altcoin season?
Altcoin season describes a period when most altcoins outperform Bitcoin. Traders use it as a signal that capital is rotating from Bitcoin into the broader crypto market. It contrasts with Bitcoin season, when Bitcoin leads and dominance rises.
How is the Altcoin Season Index calculated?
We take the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, exclude Bitcoin plus stablecoins and wrapped or liquid-staked tokens, then count how many of the remaining altcoins outperformed Bitcoin over the last 90 days. The index value is the share that outperformed, on a 0–100 scale.
Are we currently in altcoin season?
Neutral Zone. The index currently reads 61/100. Values ≥75 are Altcoin Season, ≤25 are Bitcoin Season, anything in between is a neutral / transition zone.
How often does the Altcoin Season Index update?
Every hour. A background job re-pulls the 90-day performance of the top 100 coins, recomputes the index, and snapshots it into the history table that drives the today / yesterday / last-week / last-month comparisons.