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Bitcoin Stuck At $63,000: Its Dominance Weakens, Altcoins On The Rise!

Tue 24 Sep 2024 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A.
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While Bitcoin maintains its position around $63,000, its dominance in the crypto market shows signs of weakness. This situation, far from being trivial, could be a major factor for the crypto market. Indeed, the gradual decline of Bitcoin’s market share seems to pave the way for the rise of altcoins, these alternative cryptos that are, in parallel, recording remarkable performances.

Un graphique stylisé montrant la balance entre le Bitcoin et les altcoins, où le Bitcoin, représenté par une barre dorée solide mais vacillante autour des 63 000 $, se voit contrebalancé par des altcoins en pleine croissance, illustrés par des lignes ou des symboles numériques s'élevant rapidement. En toile de fond, des flèches indiquant une migration des capitaux vers ces altcoins. L'ambiance de l'image est tendue et incertaine, reflétant le moment critique que traverse le marché des cryptos.

Bitcoin’s dominance questioned

Bitcoin shows signs of weakening. While its price stabilizes around $63,000, some analysts doubt its ability to break through the next resistances. Despite an attempt to progress towards $70,000, bearish forces continue to curb buyers’ ambitions. The stagnation of the price is accompanied by a more worrying trend: Bitcoin’s dominance in the overall crypto market, which has not followed the evolution of its price, suggests a relative loss of interest from investors.

This discrepancy between the rise in Bitcoin’s value and its market share reveals a potential transition. Historically, Bitcoin’s dominance has been a key indicator of market cycles, but this correlation seems to be weakening. Investors, facing a more uncertain market, might be redefining their approach, notably by partially turning away from Bitcoin to explore other opportunities. If this dynamic were to confirm, it could signal a major turning point for the future of the cryptocurrency market.

The rise of altcoins

In parallel with the weakening of Bitcoin’s dominance, altcoins are attracting more and more attention from investors. Among them, Bittensor (TAO) stands out with an impressive 18% increase in just 24 hours, contrasting with the much more modest 2% increase for Bitcoin. This movement reflects a transfer of capital towards assets considered more dynamic and less volatile. Bitcoin’s stagnation beyond $63,000 seems to have triggered a strategic reorientation of investors towards alternative cryptocurrencies. Moreover, the outflows related to Bitcoin have reached a two-month high, a sign that confidence in the leading cryptocurrency might be eroding in favor of altcoins.

This rise of altcoins could signal the emergence of an “altcoin season,” a phenomenon where secondary cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin in terms of performance. However, for such a season to establish itself durably, Bitcoin will have to continue showing signs of weakness. If the bulls fail to keep BTC above $64,000, a correction below $60,000 could fuel this dynamic. However, the sustainability of this trend will depend on investors’ ability to maintain their confidence in these altcoins or alternative cryptos.

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Luc Jose A. avatar
Luc Jose A.

Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.

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