Alt Season Index: 18 | Bitcoin Season - BTC is in charge. Alts are lagging. | May 18, 2025, 15:00 UTC

**🔍 Alt Season Index: 18**

**Current Status: Bitcoin Season - BTC is in charge. Alts are lagging.**

The Alt Season Index (ASI) helps us understand market cycles in cryptocurrency. With a current reading of 18, we are in Bitcoin Season territory, meaning BTC is in charge. Alts are lagging.

ASI Ranges and what they mean:
* 0-39: Bitcoin Season - "BTC is in charge. Alts are lagging."
* 40-60: Neutral Zone - "Market is undecided. Watch for rotation."
* 61-74: Alt Season Incoming - "Alts gaining strength. Momentum is building."
* 75-100: Altcoin Season Confirmed - "Alts are pumping. Alt Season is here!"

Not enough historical data to determine a trend.

Top performing altcoin in the last hours: Ondo US Dollar Yield (USDY) with a 0.58% price change in the last hour. Current price: $1.11.

Check out Ondo US Dollar Yield on CoinGecko: https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ondo-us-dollar-yield

Check out the Alt Season Index here: https://www.coinglass.com/pro/i/alt-coin-season

How are you adjusting your strategy based on the current market cycle? This update will be posted every 2 hours.