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<p>In recent days, the spotlight in the <strong>crypto market</strong> has turned back to <strong>Bitcoin</strong>. The leading cryptocurrency has surged close to the $70,000 mark, capturing the attention of investors. However, things aren’t going as expected for <strong>altcoin</strong> enthusiasts. Despite growing anticipation, altcoins have yet to see their long-awaited rally. Many experts, including those at crypto service provider <strong>Matrixport</strong>, attribute this delay to Bitcoin’s dominance in the market.</p> 
<p><a href="https://www.qubetics.com/?utm_source=TBJ&amp;utm_medium=postBANNER" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-51679 aligncenter" src="https://thebitjournal.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Qubetics-is-728x90-1-3.jpg" alt="Altcoin Season Delayed: Bitcoin’s Dominance Holding Back the Market! = The Bit Journal" width="728" height="90" title="Altcoin Season Delayed: Bitcoin’s Dominance Holding Back the Market! 45"></a></p> 
<h2 id="bitcoin-s-dominance-delays-altcoin-season">Bitcoin’s Dominance Delays Altcoin Season</h2> 
<p>Matrixport, in a recent post on X, revealed that <strong>Bitcoin</strong> holds a dominant 58% share of the market, which is delaying the start of an altcoin season. Analysts believe that Bitcoin’s strong position is diverting attention away from altcoins, pushing the anticipated rally further into the future. According to Matrixport, the overall interest in altcoins remains low, making it difficult for an altcoin rally to take off in the short term.</p> 
<h2 id="altcoins-lacking-momentum-as-investors-focus-on-bitcoin">Altcoins Lacking Momentum as Investors Focus on Bitcoin</h2> 
<p>Despite the market offering over 20,000 different cryptocurrencies, the majority of investors continue to focus on Bitcoin. Large capital inflows into <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/bitcoin-soars-as-spot-bitcoin-etfs-explode/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>spot Bitcoin ETFs </strong></a>have further reinforced this trend, leaving altcoins struggling to gain traction. This lack of widespread retail investor participation is another sign that the altcoin season may still be some time away.</p> 
<p><img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-52074" src="https://thebitjournal.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bitcoins-dominance-delaying-the-altcoin-season.-The-image-should-feature-a-large-Bitcoin-symbol-towering-over-smaller-altco.webp" alt="Altcoin Season Delayed: Bitcoin’s Dominance Holding Back the Market! = The Bit Journal" width="1792" height="1024" title="Altcoin Season Delayed: Bitcoin’s Dominance Holding Back the Market! 46"></p> 
<h2 id="bitcoin-trading-volume-is-on-the-rise">Bitcoin Trading Volume is on the Rise</h2> 
<p>Retail investors are a crucial part of the crypto market, often driving the performance of <strong>altcoins</strong>. Matrixport’s analysts point out that retail investors have been less active lately, and as a result, altcoin rallies have not materialized. The surge in demand for <strong>Bitcoin ETFs</strong> has led to a shift in focus, placing pressure on the altcoin market. In 2023, Bitcoin’s trading volumes have nearly doubled, rising from the $10-20 billion range to $20-40 billion. This growth shows how Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, further delaying an altcoin rally.</p> 
<h2 id="will-bitcoin-s-dominance-continue-to-grow">Will Bitcoin’s Dominance Continue to Grow?</h2> 
<p>According to Matrixport’s analysis, Bitcoin’s dominance could increase further in the coming months. With rising interest and trading volumes, Bitcoin’s influence on the market is likely to strengthen, meaning altcoin investors may have to wait a little longer for their season to arrive. For the altcoin season to begin, Bitcoin’s dominance may need to diminish or the market needs to become more balanced.</p> 
<p>As Bitcoin’s market dominance remains at 58%, Matrixport analysts warn that if this trend continues, the altcoin rally could be delayed even further. While the crypto market is known for its unpredictability, investors will be keeping a close eye on whether Bitcoin’s hold on the market weakens or if altcoins can finally break through.</p> 
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