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Story: Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65% Amid Altcoin Debate

By Evie Vavasseur

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Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market reached a significant milestone in early May, reaching 64.98%, marking the highest level since 2021.

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Bitcoin Dominance and Its Implications for Altcoins

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Bitcoin's dominance has been a closely watched indicator for altcoin season, and the 65% level is considered a critical threshold.

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The current technical setup supports the idea that Bitcoin dominance may soon face a reversal. A rising wedge pattern has started to form in BTC.

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Despite these predictions, some analysts urge caution. Milk Road, for example, points out that altcoins are still significantly underperforming relative to Bitcoin.

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BTC.D rose from 64.4% to 65% in the first week of May, while the total market cap of the crypto market declined from $3 trillion to $2.87 trillion.

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Institutional Investors and Shifting Dynamics

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The prolonged increase in Bitcoin’s dominance has led to growing skepticism about the future of altcoin seasons.

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Nic, co-founder of Coinbase, also provides valuable insights into the dynamics of an altcoin season.

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For a true altcoin season to occur, several key factors need to fall into place. Nic predicts that Bitcoin dominance must fall below 54%, the Federal Reserve must end its…

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As of now, the market cap of altcoins, excluding stablecoins, stands at $807 billion, down 28% from the beginning of the year.

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In conclusion, while Bitcoin’s dominance may continue to rise in the short term, the potential for a significant altcoin rally depends on various macroeconomic and on-chain…

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