How do I identify the early stages of an altcoin season?

[etfs]

Look for:

BTC Dominance Patterns: A head-and-shoulders or descending triangle often precedes altcoin rotation.

Stablecoin Flows: Rising stablecoin reserves indicate retail and institutional capital poised to enter altcoins.

On-chain Activity: Increased transaction volume, staking movement, and active wallets on major altchains can signal accumulation.

[jacson4]

Early altcoin seasons usually start when Bitcoin dominance begins to drop while mid-cap coins gain momentum.

[alex10]

Watch for rising volume in smaller caps and rotation from BTC profits — that’s a classic early signal.