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I've noticed that discussions about the altcoin season are gaining momentum on social media, but something seems off. The altcoin season index remains stuck around 31, which suggests that Bitcoin still dominates the market. However, some charts show interesting signals.
Several analysts point out familiar patterns in the altcoin market cap compared to Bitcoin. The MACD configurations on OTHERS/BTC show bullish crossovers, and there are even descending coins that could signal a reversal. Honestly, it looks like the setups we saw before the 2021 rally.
What intrigues me is that multiple technical timelines converge around February 2026 as a potential inflection point. But, the altcoin season index remains low, meaning we haven't seen a true massive rotation yet. Altcoins might be rising in isolation, but it's not yet the widespread altcoin season we're waiting for.
For it to really take off, the index would need to increase significantly and capital would need to be widely distributed. For now, it's more of a watchlist than a real altcoin market.