Recently, the Altcoin Season Index surged by 18 points, and this signal is worth paying attention to. From the data, funds are gradually shifting away from leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, with second-tier projects such as SOL and AVAX beginning to attract more attention.

This kind of rotation phenomenon is quite common in the crypto space. Whenever Bitcoin enters a consolidation phase, hot money starts seeking new growth points. Last year, SOL and DOT experienced several tens of times gains. Although this cycle may not repeat exactly this time, the opportunity for rotation is indeed present.

However, don’t get carried away by the index. Such indicators are usually based on historical data and have a certain lag. By the time the data truly heats up, it might be already too late to catch the best entry point. Plus, with the Federal Reserve’s policies still uncertain, a sudden rebound in mainstream coins could cause smaller tokens to be knocked back to their original levels at any moment.

From a technical perspective, SOL’s Layer 2 expansion solutions, the continuous improvement of the AVAX ecosystem, and DOT’s cross-chain integration capabilities could all become focal points in the next wave of hype. But the key still depends on whether the fundamentals can keep pace and whether the overall market risk appetite is truly rising. Whether the altcoin season arrives or not ultimately depends on the market’s verdict.