Altcoin season index stuck in neutral – When is the next alt rally? – BitRss

• Altcoin season index has remained neutral since December 2024. 
• A surge in BTC ($103,498.89) dominance back to 58% has capped the altcoin momentum. 

The much-awaited altcoin season 2025 has remained elusive. A key indicator for the altcoin momentum, the altcoin season index, has been neutral, suggesting it was neither an altcoin nor a Bitcoin [BTC] season. 

Since late December 2024, the index has fluctuated near 50, exposing most altcoins to range or dumping.  However, select coins like Solana [SOL ($251.63)] have recorded modest gains over the same period. 

So, when can the sector record another strong traction, like in November? Let’s explore BTC dominance and USDT ($1.00) dominance for clues. 

BTC dominance surge to 58%

Historically, the altcoin momentum rallies whenever BTC dominance (BTC.D) drops and capital rotates to altcoins.

The rotation is also marked by a sharp drop in USDT dominance (USDT.D), which indicates increased speculative interest in other risky bets in the altcoin sector.