Altcoin Season Index Hits 78 as Market Momentum Builds

The Altcoin Season Index (ASI) has surged to 78, signaling the start of a new market phase where altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin. On-chain analysts suggest that this is only the beginning of a broader rally, with Solana ($SOL) already climbing 8% over the past week. Historically, when major tokens gain momentum, smaller altcoins quickly follow.

A Fresh Altcoin Season Takes Shape

According to Blockchaincenter, the latest reading confirms that altcoins have entered a strong cycle, leaving Bitcoin behind in relative performance. A score below 25 would normally indicate Bitcoin season, while the current figure suggests the opposite. Data also shows that this altcoin season began just six days ago, with historical averages suggesting a run of around 17 days—though previous rallies have extended well beyond that timeframe.

Supporting the bullish outlook, crypto analyst Cryptollica pointed to striking similarities between today’s market structure and previous setups in 2017 and 2021. Both periods preceded massive rallies, and the 2025 chart appears to be echoing those bullish patterns.

Promising Altcoins in Focus

Among the altcoins drawing attention is Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Layer-2 scaling solution designed to bring Solana-level speeds and smart contract functionality to Bitcoin. The project integrates the Solana Virtual Machine and aims to address Bitcoin’s long-standing limitations in throughput and cost efficiency. Its presale has already raised over $16.2 million, with projections suggesting significant upside this year.

Another project riding the momentum is Starpower ($STAR), a decentralized energy protocol focused on solving global power challenges. Through partnerships with renewable energy manufacturers and tokenization of real-world assets such as solar projects in Southeast Asia, Starpower is merging blockchain with sustainable energy initiatives. Its token has surged 159% in just one week, supported by a collaboration with GreenGiga.

Also entering the spotlight is Snorter Token ($SNORT), the fuel behind Snorter Bot, a Telegram-based trading assistant set to launch this quarter. Initially debuting on Solana with low fees, the bot will expand across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other EVM-compatible networks. With features such as copy trading, limit orders, and MEV protection, it aims to establish itself as a secure, feature-rich alternative in the competitive Telegram trading bot market.

Outlook for Investors

With altcoin season confirmed by on-chain metrics and analysts drawing parallels to past bull cycles, sentiment in the market is turning increasingly optimistic. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain anchors for the digital asset ecosystem, altcoins appear to be entering a period of accelerated growth. For investors, the early days of this new season may present opportunities before the next wave of price surges begins.