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Time for altseason? Analysts say altcoin market is near ‘momentum bottom’

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Nancy Lubale3 hours agoTime for altseason? Analysts say altcoin market is near ‘momentum bottom’Altcoin prices have been in a rut, but a key alteason indicator hints that the “strongest wave” is yet to come.985 Total views1 Total sharesListen to article 0:00Altcoin WatchOwn this piece of crypto historyCollect this article as NFTJoin us on social networksThe altcoin market had been trending down over the past two weeks, but a key indicator reveals that the recent drawdown could indicate a “relative momentum bottom,” which, if history repeats, could soon see a “concerted take-off,” according to crypto analysts. 


The crypto Top 200 Equal Weight Index is “still trending down, but the Altseason indicator shows that the recent washout when it hit 10% was likely a relative momentum bottom,” according to Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision Jamie Coutts.


The crypto Top 200 Equal Weight Index is an equally weighted index that seeks to track the performance of the top 200 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization from that of Bitcoin.


Coutts shared the chart below, showing that the index has been trending downward, with the Altseason Indicator reaching a low of 10%. This meant that “only 10% of the top 200 were outperforming BTC on a 90-day look back,” the analyst explained.


Historically, this has marked a bottom for the market, preceding a sustained rally in altcoins.“Altcoins could still bounce around these levels for a while before we see a concerted take-off, many have started to build decent bases. ”Crypto Top 200 Equal Weight Index vs. Daily Active User count vs. Altseason Indicator. Source:Jamie Coutts


Coutts also considered another indicator across the broader crypto market—the daily active user (DAU) count—to support his prediction about the direction of the altcoin market.


DAU is a metric that reflects the number of unique public addresses transacting on a blockchain each day.


Coutts noted that the DAU count across all blockchains is up 97% year-to-date, suggesting that “growth continues unabated.”


More users means more user fees which translates to “higher asset prices,” he stated.


“I think some Altcoins out there are ready for round 2,” popular crypto analyst Moustache said in a July 15 post, adding that the highly anticipated launch of spot Ethereum ETFs could provide the required hindwings.


In an earlier post, Moustache shared the following chart showing that the altcoin market cap was repeating a similar setup as in 2020 before embarking on “their strongest wave in the bull run.”Source:MoustacheIt’s still Bitcoin season


The Bitcoin dominance chart — measuring BTC’s market share relative to the overall crypto market — is one of the indicators commonly used to indicate whether the altseason has begun. It can provide traders with the overall investor sentiment and risk appetite in the market.


This indicator had been on an upward trend since the beginning of 2024, reaching a three-year high of 56.5% on April 13. At the time of publication, BTC dominance is at 54%, indicating that it is still Bitcoin season.Bitcoin Market Dominance. Source:TradingView


This means altcoins are still underperforming Bitcoin.


According to data from Blockchain Center, only 37% of the top 50 altcoins have outperformed BTC during the last three-month period. Although this is a positive sign, it is still not enough to declare an altcoin season. For an altseason to be declared, this percentage has to move above 75%.Altcoin season index. Source: Blockchain Center


This means that although signs of an altcoin season are starting to merge, it might be too early to make the call.


This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.# Altcoin# Altcoin WatchAdd reaction

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