The cryptocurrency world has been actively looking out for the altseason, the ambitious phase where leading altcoins start to rise, giving way for other cryptos to show their true potential. There are certain parameters that often signal how the altcoin season may be on its way. One of those signals has been activated currently hunting at a new phase of altcoins to portray with pomp. What is this signal all about? Let’s find out.

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Major Altseason Trigger

In simple terms, Altseason can be defined as a phase where capital shifts from Bitcoin to other altcoins, giving them time to soar and unleash their true potential in terms of price values and spikes. The investors have long been waiting for altseason to arrive soon, with expert Ash Crypto already putting out bullish predictions about the upcoming altcoin market phase.

However, according to ChatGPT, one of the leading market triggers signalling the arrival of the altseason has already flipped green. This trigger is all about the recent capital shift, when Bitcoin dominance falls and money shifts to potential altcoins to truly turn the tables around for good. However, this signal is yet to catch pace, as the world awaits steady capital flow towards coins like Ethereum and then mid- and small-cap altcoins.

More Triggers to Keep An Eye On

Per Ashley Crypto, a major crypto analyst, this phase is often marked by US Alts (Russell 2000) moving in sync with the Crypto Alts, which often signals the arrival of altcoin season.

“Russell 2000 is the biggest indicator for Altseason, and it’s about to hit a new all-time high. Same Cycle, Same Breakout Point. Both Russell 2000 and ALTS MCAP peaked in Nov 2021, marking the cycle top. Both entered a long bear market (2022–2023). Now, Russell is retesting its Nov 2021 highs, a key resistance zone. A breakout above these levels confirms the start of a major bull run in 2026. History shows that the US Alts market (Russell 2000) and crypto ALTS often move in sync. If Russell breaks out, ETH and alts will follow it. The crypto market is in a state of fear following the 10/10 flash crash. And all leverage is flushed, which means it’s a perfect scenario for a parabolic pump to start. Must keep an eye on Russell. As it will give an idea of how alts will move in the coming weeks.”

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