The buzz on the street? Altcoin Season 2025 has officially rolled in (it’s not an official name tho), and Bitcoin just gave the thumbs-up.
The BTC dominance, the old king’s grip on the crypto throne, has loosened its leash, showing signs that the spotlight’s shifting.
Experts who’ve been watching the charts like hawks couldn’t hold back their excitement.
Experts say the 50-week EMA for Bitcoin dominance took a hit, staying below the level for weeks now.
The show
Sounds cool, but exactly what does this mean? Bitcoin ain’t mooning right off the bat, so don’t expect to see altcoins blasting off like fireworks tomorrow morning.
Nope, this altcoin season is a slow dance, a marathon, not a sprint. Smart investors know this means it’s time to play the long game, line up your portfolio, keep your nerves steel-strong, and manage your risks like a boss.
The next four months? They’re shaping the future scene, setting altcoins up for quite the show well into 2026.
Breakout
Now, the altcoin market’s pulling a classic coup, the cup-and-handle pattern. It’s a tried-and-true bullish signal, the kind that spells a steady buildup before a big leap.
Picture a teacup, and this time, years of market consolidation forming the cup, followed by a tightening handle before the inevitable uptrend.
Well-known crypto analyst ‘Titan of Crypto’ put it plain, if this pan cooks right, altcoins are looking at a breakout that’ll blow the roof off.
#Altcoins Cup & Handle in the Making ☕🚀
If this pattern confirms, #Altseason could roar louder than ever. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0CEgGz5atK
— Titan of Crypto (@Washigorira) August 28, 2025
And it’s not just a fantasy. The total altcoin market cap could rocket towards $5.4 trillion. That’s a growth of more than five times the current size.
Rising stars
Bitcoin’s dominance keeps showing cracks that haven’t been this deep in four years.
Normally, when Bitcoin stumbles, it holds the fort better, pulling investors to safety. But not today.
Every old support level flips to resistance, making Bitcoin look like a fading star while altcoins steal the spotlight.
Bitcoin dominance hasn't looked this weak in 4 years.
Every support level is getting flipped into resistance, and even Bitcoin dump isn't pumping BTC dominance.
You know what that means?
Altseason is around the corner. pic.twitter.com/0pWZRWlr0r
— BitBull (@AkaBull_) August 28, 2025
The market’s acting like a sitcom plot twist, Bitcoin’s usual strength is now its weakness.
You ever hit a point in the office where the team that used to run the show suddenly needs backup? That’s what’s happening with Bitcoin.
Summing it up, the experts are buzzing, the charts are screaming, and the stage is set. 2025 might be the year altcoins finally take center stage.
Cryptocurrency and Web3 expert, founder of Kriptoworld
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