Bitcoin Market Dominance
Track Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization and understand market dynamics
What is Bitcoin Market Dominance?
Bitcoin Market Dominance represents Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. It's calculated by dividing Bitcoin's market cap by the total crypto market cap.
This metric helps investors understand the relative strength of Bitcoin compared to altcoins and can indicate market cycles and investor sentiment shifts.
Key Insights:
- • High Dominance (70%+): Bitcoin strength, "flight to safety"
- • Medium Dominance (50-70%): Balanced market conditions
- • Low Dominance (<50%): Altcoin season, risk-on sentiment
- • Trend Analysis: Rising/falling dominance patterns
- • Market Cycles: Correlation with bull/bear markets
How to Interpret Market Dominance
Alt Season
Altcoins outperforming Bitcoin. High risk, high reward environment. Consider profit-taking strategies.
Balanced Market
Healthy competition between Bitcoin and altcoins. Good time for diversified crypto portfolios.
BTC Dominance
Bitcoin leading the market. Often occurs during bear markets or early bull market phases.