2026-01-04 06:22:00

I've been looking at some data these days, and it's quite interesting. The Altcoin Season Index has just reached 27, nearly double the 14 it was in mid-December.

How to understand this index? Simply put, it shows how many of the top 100 altcoins in the past 90 days have outperformed Bitcoin. The number 27 means that more than a quarter of the top 100 altcoins are performing better.

High index → Altcoin group is strengthening → Market enters "Altcoin Season"; Low index → Bitcoin is still leading alone → Altcoins are still in hibernation. What does it mean when this number jumps from 14 to 27? Funds are moving.

There's a classic rhythm in the crypto world: Bitcoin rises first, boosting the overall market sentiment, then excess money starts flowing into altcoins. Altcoins can surge rapidly, but the risks are also significant. So, this shift is worth paying attention to.

But it must be clarified— the index is just a reference signal, not a guarantee. Sometimes, a wave of altcoin gains is just short-term rotation and doesn't necessarily indicate a true trend reversal. Don't ignore this.

If you have ideas about altcoins, consider focusing on projects with real applications and active communities. But avoid blindly chasing high prices, especially those coins with no fundamentals, purely driven by hype. The risks are too high to gamble on.

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PumpAnalyst

· 1h ago

The number 27 is indeed impressive, but seeing this index soar makes me nervous. Whether short-term rotation is just a trend reversal or not, we need to observe further. Is the altcoin season coming? Maybe, but don't follow the trend and chase highs. The game of cutting leeks is played every year. Capital movement is a fact, but those air coins can still crash dramatically. When choosing projects, you need to have an eye for it; you can't rely solely on luck. The index has risen from 14 to 27, sounds impressive, but how long this rebound can last is uncertain. It depends on how the technicals develop. The key is risk control. Don't be greedy when making money; this is the fastest time to get cut by leeks. The 27 index looks good, but I won't touch any coins without solid fundamentals. The probability of losing money is too high. This wave of altcoin rebound feels like another bait before a big leek-cutting, so be cautious.

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UncommonNPC

· 21h ago

The number 27 really has risen, but I still think most people will get caught here. --- Is it the season for chopping leeks again? A bunch of trash coins are about to take off. --- The copycat season is here, but I really don’t dare to touch those coins with zero fundamentals. --- I’ve seen the capital shifting to copycats a long time ago, just don’t know how long this wave can last. --- What does an index of 27 mean? It means someone is about to be trapped, haha. --- There are not many copycats that meet the two conditions of practical application and community. --- Here we go again, hype over copycats. I advise everyone to be rational and not chase high. --- Short-term rotation vs trend reversal, I can’t tell the difference, feel like my skills aren’t enough. --- Bitcoin rises to push the market up, then funds flow into copycats. This routine has been played for years, yet some still fall for it. --- Doubling from 14 to 27 sounds great, but I think there are more traps. --- Projects with practical applications are indeed few; most are just pure hype and trash coins. --- How long can this copycat season last? Feels like the risk is much greater than the reward.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-04 06:51

It's already the 27th. Is this wave really coming? Or just another show before the next round of cutting the leeks.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 01-04 06:29

The number 27 is indeed quite impressive, and the flow of funds is definitely shifting. Forget about air coins; it's too easy to get caught holding the bag. There are only a few reliable projects in this wave of altcoin season. Focusing on fundamentals is the most important. Short-term rotation vs. long-term trend, it's essential to distinguish clearly. I think it's better to wait and see; there's no rush.

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GasFeeTears

· 01-04 06:24

27, doubled, the funds are indeed starting to stir. But how long this altcoin season can last, it's really hard to say.

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