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Bitcoin Dominance: Your Compass in the Crypto Market
Have you ever wondered why when Bitcoin rises, many altcoins lag behind? The answer lies in an indicator that professional traders constantly monitor: the Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D).
What Does It Really Mean?
The dominance of Bitcoin is simple: the percentage of the total market value of BTC compared to all cryptocurrencies combined. Currently, it hovers around 56%, which means that out of the $2.3 trillion in total crypto capitalization, Bitcoin alone accounts for $1.3 trillion.
But this is not just a number. It is a thermometer of fear and greed in the market.
Why ( Moves and What It Tells You )
When dominance rises:
When dominance decreases:
The reason: the crypto cycles work like this. At the beginning of a bull run, Bitcoin leads and increases its dominance. Then, when euphoria arrives, money seeks the “hidden gems” in altcoins.
How to Use It to Make Money
1. Read the Market Sentiment High dominance = conservative, better Bitcoin. Low dominance = risk period, time for altcoins.
2. Cyclical Diversification Strategy
3. Protect Your Portfolio If you are loaded with altcoins and see that BTC.D is rising rapidly, it's a sign to sell some and cover positions.
4. Cycle Hunting For advanced traders: when BTC.D drops significantly, altcoins are about to explode. Historically, the highest returns come after drops in dominance.
The Key Data
Dominance is not static. It depends on sentiment (bull vs bear), the performance of specific projects (Ethereum leading in DeFi moves this metric), and the phase of the market cycle.
Bottom Line
BTC.D is not just a technical number. It is the compass that tells you whether the market is in “safety mode” or “search for gold mode”. Monitor it, and you will be one step ahead of most traders.