Oh, the eternal dance of speculation! As 2026 begins, the whispers of an altcoin season grow louder, though this time, they are not merely the ravings of over-enthusiastic Twitter bots. 🧙♂️ From Ethereum to XRP, Solana, and BNB, the data winks slyly, as if to say, “Behold, the future is here!”
Now, the big question is when the altcoin season actually begins, and what early signs should investors be watching for? 🤔 A question as profound as “Why is the sky blue?” but with more graphs and fewer answers.
Early Signs of Altcoin Season Beginning 🎭
One of the strongest signals coming from top market cap crypto such as ETH, XRP, SOL & BNB. 🤯
Ethereum is leading the way, with active addresses staying near cycle highs even though the price is moving sideways. This suggests real demand, not just short-term hype. 🧠 A masterclass in patience, if such a thing exists in crypto. 🕒
XRP tells a similar story, big holders are not sending coins to exchanges, but they are holding their positions, which often comes before wider market moves. 🧊 A game of chess where the pieces are all in the wrong place. 🏰
Solana is seeing more interest from regular traders, but it’s still early, just like in past cycles when slow growth led to bigger rallies. BNB is also quietly active, with steady transactions showing real use, not speculation. Together, these signs suggest the market could be slowly moving toward a new altcoin season. 🎉 A slow burn, much like a Wildean tragedy. 🎭
Bitcoin Dominance Near Key Resistance Zone 🧠
Supporting the bullish outlook, Bitcoin dominance is hovering near 59%, even as the total crypto market cap approaches $3.2 trillion. On the weekly chart, dominance has been trading within a rising channel and is now testing a strong resistance zone. 📈 A delicate balancing act, if you will.
In past market cycles, when Bitcoin dominance failed at this level, it quickly dropped. Those drops often led to strong rallies in altcoins, as money started flowing out of Bitcoin and into other cryptocurrencies. 🚀 A tale as old as time, but with more spreadsheets. 📊
On top of it, well-known crypto analyst Dr. Whale says altcoin dominance has broken a long-term downtrend. He believes this breakout could lead to a 40x to 50x rally. 🎉 Meanwhile, some altcoins are already seeing big gains lately, outperforming Bitcoin’s performance. 🚀 A David vs. Goliath story, but Goliath is on a keto diet. 🥗
When Will Altcoin Season Actually Begin? 🎭
Another long-term perspective comes from Crypto analyst Moustache, who compares the current cycle with the past. His chart shows a clear repeating pattern. 📊
In earlier cycles, years like 2016 and 2020 saw a breakout and a short retest phase. This was then followed by a strong altcoin season in the next year, in 2017 and 2021. 🎉 Based on the same pattern, Moustache believes 2025 could be another breakout and retest phase. If history repeats, this may push the next altcoin season into 2026. 🕰️ A clockwork of chaos, if you ask me. ⏳
#Altcoins
This time, Altseason is starting a year later than usual.
2016 = Breakout and retest
2017 = Altseason2020 = Breakout and retest
2021 = Altseason2025 = Breakout and retest
2026 = Altseason?– 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕖 (@el_crypto_prof) January 7, 2026
Interesting, the altcoin season index is at 57, showing Bitcoin still holds strong dominance, and altcoins have not fully taken the lead so far. 🎭 A stalemate, but one with more drama than a Shakespearean tragedy. 🎭
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