Major Altseason May Be Incoming: Bullish Signals Strengthen as Q3 Begins 

Crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe recently highlighted a striking pattern in the Altcoin Season Index, signaling a potential surge in altcoin markets.

According to him, the index typically bottoms out in early summer—especially in June—and has consistently led to strong altcoin rallies in the latter half of the year. Now, amid what appears to be a continued bull cycle and the unwinding of quantitative easing, the likelihood of a more pronounced move than that seen in Q4 2023 is growing.

Why This Matters

Analysts from CoinGecko, a respected crypto analytics firm, echoed van de Poppe’s observations. They noted that many blue-chip altcoins saw extended periods of consolidation over the summer months, with significant upward momentum kicking in around July–August. If history repeats, we could be entering a period marked by rapid growth and widespread market rotation away from Bitcoin.

Recent data supports this shift. Over the past two days, Ethereum’s daily on-chain activity has climbed by 8%, while trading volume across DeFi tokens increased by 12%, according to a Messari report—suggesting renewed investor interest in non-BTC assets.

Drivers Behind the Surge

• Macro & Liquidity Dynamics
  As central banks worldwide step back from aggressive asset-buying programs, markets seek new injection points. Van de Poppe suggests that this shifting liquidity could fuel altcoin capital flows in the months ahead.
• Capital Rotation Pattern
  When Bitcoin stabilizes or enters a sideways trend, capital often migrates to top-performing altcoins. With Bitcoin holding firm above $105K, attention increasingly turns to high-beta alt assets.
• Emerging Trends & Product Launches
  The debut of new altcoin ETFs—including Solana and XRP staking vehicles—has intensified engagement. Santiment’s July data shows these products as among the most-discussed topics in crypto circles, underscoring growing institutional interest.

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What Investors Should Monitor

• Altcoin Season Index – Sustained values above 60–70 typically mark the onset of a genuine altseason.
• Trading Volume Spike – Watch for rising activity in top-tier altcoins, which reinforces market momentum.
• Macro Liquidity Updates – Future central bank communications could impact broader asset distribution.

Conclusion

All signs point to the early stages of altseason, potentially stronger than 2023’s. With bullish patterns, increased liquidity, and renewed investor appetite, the final two quarters could bring outsized returns in altcoin markets—provided broader macro conditions remain favorable. Now may be the time for investors to reassess their portfolio stance as the altcoin cycle gains momentum.

Kosta Gushterov

Kosta has been working in the crypto industry for over 4 years. He strives to present different perspectives on a given topic and enjoys the sector for its transparency and dynamism. In his work, he focuses on balanced coverage of events and developments in the crypto space, providing information to his readers from a neutral perspective.