Are We Really Seeing an Altseason or Just Another Pump?

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MadViperFull Member
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#1Jun 9, 2018, 06:33 AM
Been noticing some alts moving again while BTC is kinda sluggish near its resistance. A lot of folks are saying altseason is on, but I’m not buying it just yet. BTC dominance is still pretty solid, and we’ve seen these short alt pumps before, only for liquidity to flow back to BTC. Total market cap for alts is looking a bit better though, with larger alts gaining some volume. Market vibes feel a tad more optimistic.
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SilentBearFull Member
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#2Jun 9, 2018, 10:29 AM
Seriously? I checked coinmarketcap and I don’t see any reason to think altseason is coming. BTC is down, and most alts on the first page are too. Feels like wishful thinking to me.
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5tacks4tsHero Member
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#3Jun 9, 2018, 02:34 PM
There’s this saying, "Sell in May and walk away". Not saying it’s always right, but it feels like now is that time again. Lots of alts are just bouncing back to their accumulation ranges, some even hitting all-time lows again. Geopolitical issues aren’t helping either.
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0xMatrixNewbie
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#4Jun 10, 2018, 11:47 AM
BTC dominance is still over 50%, showing how much alts are lagging behind. Plus, ETH’s drop isn't helping the case for an altseason.
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#5Jun 10, 2018, 11:55 AM
Before we start talking about an altseason, we need to see a lot more alts pumping. It’s not the same as before. Just because a couple of alts go up doesn’t mean it’s a season. They’re just trying to survive right now.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#6Jun 10, 2018, 02:44 PM
Honestly, I don’t see any altseason happening anytime soon. Bitcoin dominance needs to drop significantly first. Right now, it’s the opposite. The Altseason Index is around 28% not even close to what we need.
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bull2011Member
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#7Jun 10, 2018, 05:15 PM
Looking back, when has altcoin season ever started that soon after a BTC bear market? Sure, some alts might do well, but that doesn’t mean we’re in an altcoin season. It feels more like desperate bag holders trying to hype their coins.
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cipher51Full Member
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#8Jun 10, 2018, 06:56 PM
Who even said we’re in an altseason? What’s happening now is just the market consolidating and correcting. We’re still in a bearish phase of the cycle. Be careful out there.
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wolf2013Member
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#9Jun 11, 2018, 12:44 AM
What’s with May anyway? It’s just a saying, right? Could be any month really. We’re in a long bear market, and while some prices might rise temporarily, I’m not convinced it’s anything more than that.
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th3_h4wkNewbie
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#10Jun 11, 2018, 05:00 AM
No altseason is happening right now. Those few alts going up? Just regular pumps, nothing to get excited about. It might even be the end of the hype.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#11Jun 11, 2018, 06:26 AM
I think the market is just making people restless. BTC’s been moving sideways for a while, and some are calling it a bull trap. A real altseason needs stable metrics Bitcoin dominance needs to drop below 55%.
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cipher51Full Member
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#12Jun 13, 2018, 08:35 AM
Yeah, wild speculation is everywhere. It looks like people are just trying to create hype for their own gains. This market is still bearish and we need to be cautious.
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5tacks4tsHero Member
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#13Jun 13, 2018, 11:07 AM
Honestly, it feels like a tradition to post about altseason on crypto twitter. May has seen a lot of pumps, but usually, it ends up with a dump. Let’s hope it’s not just another shakeout.
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seed07Senior Member
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#14Jun 13, 2018, 02:49 PM
The market doesn’t seem to indicate any altseason. Everything feels volatile and unclear. Until we get a clear direction, it’s all speculation.
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wildaltNewbie
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#15Jun 14, 2018, 12:45 PM
Another dreamer thinking altseason is here. We’re still in a bear market, and these pumps aren’t enough to shift the market. Altseason will only happen in a true bull run.
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kevin2019Newbie
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#16Jun 14, 2018, 04:16 PM
I’ve put some money in alts hoping for a season too, but honestly, it might be time to let that dream go. The market has changed; we should adapt instead of clinging to old hopes.
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#17Jun 14, 2018, 10:33 PM
The Altcoin Season Index is 33 out of 100. Sure, some alts are performing better than BTC, but it’s not a trend yet. Volatility is still high, and the risks are real.
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0xDiamondMember
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#18Jun 15, 2018, 01:45 AM
Right now, alts are just following BTC. We should wait a bit before jumping to conclusions, as they seem to be consolidating. If we break some trend lines, I might change my mind.
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MadProtoMember
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#19Jun 15, 2018, 07:49 AM
Yeah, we might as well accept that altseasons might be a thing of the past. New coins can pump, but older ones are struggling to even get close to their ATH.
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bull_foxNewbie
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#20Jun 15, 2018, 12:36 PM
Just a few days ago, many alts hit all-time lows. Traders seem to be waiting for BTC to stabilize before making any moves. Maybe around July or September we’ll see some action.
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