Altcoin Momentum Builds as Market Index Hits 3-Month High

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The Altcoin Season Index climbed to 55 in early January 2026, marking its highest level in roughly three months. While this reading does not yet confirm a full-fledged altcoin season, it signals that alternative cryptocurrencies are beginning to regain strength relative to Bitcoin.

Historically, similar index levels have appeared during transition phases, when capital slowly rotates away from Bitcoin before accelerating into altcoins. Analysts note that this kind of gradual buildup often precedes stronger, broader altcoin rallies later in the cycle rather than explosive moves overnight.

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