2026-01-19 19:28:41

Altcoins are getting hammered following Trump's tariff announcement against the EU. The ripple effects on crypto markets are undeniable—geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts tend to spook investors away from riskier assets.

Looking at the numbers, the Altcoin Season Index has plummeted to 39, signaling a clear shift away from alternative tokens and back toward BTC dominance. It's a tough reality for those waiting for an altseason bounce.

So here's the million-dollar question: Will 2026 even bring us a proper altcoin season? Or are we locked into a prolonged period where macro headwinds keep risk assets under pressure? Market cycles have surprised us before, but right now the setup doesn't look particularly bullish for alts in the near term.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 1h ago

Altcoins season is completely over, there's really no hope this time... Trump's move has ruined everything. --- Seeing the number 39 makes me want to cry, why isn't anyone buying the dip? --- Instead of waiting for 2026, it's better to go all-in on Bitcoin now. Risk assets are really not for humans to handle. --- Whenever geopolitical issues arise, we have to run. This is probably our fate... --- Forget it, I give up on predictions. Anyway, altcoins are all dead. --- Wait, could there be a sudden reversal next year? I'm still a bit hopeful.

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 7h ago

The Altcoin Season Index has dropped to 39... How can anyone still expect a rebound now?

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FreeRider

· 7h ago

Old crypto veterans, sitting on the sidelines and watching the show is the most comfortable --- Shanzhai Season Index 39? Truly incredible. This time, it might be until 2026 before a turnaround... But who knows, political games can change suddenly.

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CountdownToBroke

· 7h ago

Altcoin Season Index drops to 39... Brothers, this is really incredible. It's really time to stock up on Bitcoin.

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RiddleMaster

· 7h ago

Once tariffs are implemented, altcoins directly lay flat... Now it's good, my little Dogecoin has dropped again.

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FloorSweeper

· 7h ago

lol paper hands getting flushed out while macro headwinds keep shaking the tree... altseason index at 39 is basically capitulation signal if you know how to read it. most retail won't see the accumulation phase coming til it's too late tho ngl

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PanicSeller

· 7h ago

Sigh, it's Trump causing trouble again, and altcoins are being pushed down to the floor and rubbed in. Index 39? Haha, Bitcoin vampire really is not just talk. 2026? I think it's a long shot. Who can predict macro events... Anyway, don't even think about short-term gains.

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