While Bitcoin (BTC) broke records in 2025, the altcoin rally that many investors had expected did not materialize.
Now, with altcoins hitting their lowest levels in the bear market, cryptocurrency analysis platform Santiment has released an updated assessment of the altcoin season.
Santiment stated that discussions and expectations regarding altcoins have hit rock bottom on social media.
Santiment noted that historically, moments like these, when social interest in altcoins is extremely low, are the times when rallies begin.
“Do you think it’s altcoin season right now? Nobody else does. There’s no excitement about altcoins in the market.”
However, historically, moments like these, when social interest in altcoins is extremely low, are the times when rallies begin.”
In contrast, Santiment noted that when everyone on social media is talking about altcoins, it’s a sign of a peak.
“When social media volume increases in anticipation of an altcoin season, this is often associated with peaks. Conversely, when the talk of an altcoin season bottoms out, large capital holders typically begin to drive the price up.”
Santiment concluded by warning investors that this is not a definitive signal, and that social media indifference towards altcoins does not always lead to a rise/rally.
*This is not investment advice.