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Story: Bitcoin Lags Behind as Altcoin Season Heats Up With Strong Gains

By Pankaj K

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The crypto market is buzzing again, but Bitcoin appears to be missing out. While several altcoins such as Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are making notable gains, Bitcoin is trading…

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Altcoin Season Is Back as Bitcoin Dominance Slips

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At the center of this shift is Bitcoin dominance—the metric that tracks Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market capitalization. Currently, that dominance is declining, and fast.

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Ethereum, for instance, has risen nearly 3.75% in recent days, while Bitcoin’s market share slipped by about 0.62%. XRP and Solana are also posting strong performances.

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Despite these altcoin rallies, the broader altcoin market cap is still far from its previous all-time highs.

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Historical Trends Point to Bitcoin Moving First—But That’s Already Happened

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Bitcoin has historically led the way in every major crypto bull run. The pattern is familiar: first comes the Bitcoin rally, followed by Ethereum’s surge, then a wider rise in…

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Bitcoin’s recent surge to around $120,000 might have been its opening move this cycle. Since then, Ethereum and other major altcoins have taken the lead, suggesting the baton has…

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The key question now is whether Bitcoin can regain momentum and break through the $120,000–$123,000 resistance zone, which is proving difficult to surpass.

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Technical Indicators Suggest Short-Term Pullback Before Rebound

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On the technical side, Bitcoin is still bullish over the long term. A large cup-and-handle formation has formed on the charts, and if the pattern holds, it could support a…

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However, short-term indicators suggest that Bitcoin is facing some temporary obstacles. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which recently showed overbought conditions, has cooled…

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Analysts are watching the $116,700 level closely. This zone is rich in liquidity and could act as a support if Bitcoin pulls back in the coming days.

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Altcoin Sentiment Soars While Bitcoin Waits

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While Bitcoin waits for its next big breakout, sentiment around altcoins is on the rise. Ethereum’s recent gains are not just a technical play; they’re also supported by renewed…

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