The Alt Season Playbook: Why Smart Crypto Investors Are Already Planning Their Exits

Alt season isn’t random—it’s the most predictable money-making window in crypto. Here’s what you need to know before the next one hits.

What Actually Happens During Alt Season

It’s simple: while Bitcoin consolidates after its halving rally, altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP go absolutely parabolic. We’re talking 421% gains (Solana in 2021) while Bitcoin holders watch from the sidelines.

The mechanics are straightforward. Bitcoin dominance (the percentage of total crypto market cap held by BTC) drops. When it does, capital rotates hard into riskier assets. Newly wealthy Bitcoin hodlers start hunting for 10-100x opportunities instead of playing it safe.

Historically, this window opens roughly 18 months after a halving—which means we could be in the early stages right now.

The Clock is Ticking (And It’s Short)

Here’s the trap most investors fall into: alt season usually lasts 2-3 months max, occasionally stretching to 6. That’s it.

But after? Bear markets. Brutal ones. The average altcoin loses 80%+ of its value. Over half of all coins launched since 2021 have already failed entirely.

How to Actually Win

Don’t FOMO-buy into parabolic moves. Instead:

1. Plan your exits now. Decide which positions you’ll trim and which you’ll hold long-term
2. Sell in batches. Over a 60-day window, not a single moment—perfect timing is impossible anyway
3. Focus on fundamentals. When euphoria fades, only coins with real users, revenue, and integrations survive

The biggest edge isn’t predicting the top. It’s having a system ready so you’re not panic-selling at the bottom.

Watch Bitcoin dominance. When it keeps falling, the rotation is real. When it stops, the party’s over.