Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) — Live Chart, History and Altcoin Rotation
What is BTC Dominance?
Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) represents Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. When BTC.D rises, it typically signals a "flight to quality" within crypto, with capital flowing from altcoins to Bitcoin. Falling dominance often signals an "altseason" where altcoins outperform Bitcoin.
How BTC Dominance Affects Crypto Markets
BTC Dominance is a crucial indicator for portfolio allocation decisions. Rising BTC.D (above 55-60%) suggests defensiveness — traders should overweight Bitcoin vs altcoins. Falling BTC.D (below 40-45%) signals altseason — smaller coins may offer outsized returns. The indicator works best when combined with overall market direction: falling BTC.D in a bull market is very bullish for altcoins, while falling BTC.D in a bear market may just mean altcoins are falling even faster.
Value History
2026-02-02 — 2026-09-02 · data points: 213
Data table (rows: 90)
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 59.03% |
| 2026-09-01 | 59.12% |
| 2026-08-31 | 59.16% |
| 2026-08-30 | 59.58% |
| 2026-08-29 | 59.02% |
| 2026-08-28 | 58.98% |
| 2026-08-27 | 59.21% |
| 2026-08-26 | 59.09% |
| 2026-08-25 | 59.23% |
| 2026-08-24 | 59.04% |
| 2026-08-23 | 59.15% |
| 2026-08-22 | 58.83% |
| 2026-08-21 | 58.98% |
| 2026-08-20 | 58.68% |
| 2026-08-19 | 56.58% |
| 2026-08-18 | 56.64% |
| 2026-08-17 | 56.52% |
| 2026-08-16 | 56.14% |
| 2026-08-15 | 56.16% |
| 2026-08-14 | 56.12% |
| 2026-08-13 | 56.25% |
| 2026-08-12 | 56.27% |
| 2026-08-11 | 56.27% |
| 2026-08-10 | 56.49% |
| 2026-08-09 | 56.64% |
| 2026-08-08 | 56.67% |
| 2026-08-07 | 56.78% |
| 2026-08-06 | 56.62% |
| 2026-08-05 | 56.62% |
| 2026-08-04 | 56.56% |
| 2026-08-03 | 56.39% |
| 2026-08-02 | 56.26% |
| 2026-08-01 | 56.32% |
| 2026-07-31 | 56.23% |
| 2026-07-30 | 56.58% |
| 2026-07-29 | 56.49% |
| 2026-07-28 | 56.40% |
| 2026-07-27 | 56.45% |
| 2026-07-26 | 56.52% |
| 2026-07-25 | 56.51% |
| 2026-07-24 | 56.56% |
| 2026-07-23 | 56.74% |
| 2026-07-22 | 56.72% |
| 2026-07-21 | 56.81% |
| 2026-07-20 | 56.57% |
| 2026-07-19 | 56.46% |
| 2026-07-18 | 56.58% |
| 2026-07-17 | 56.43% |
| 2026-07-16 | 56.26% |
| 2026-07-15 | 56.24% |
| 2026-07-14 | 56.31% |
| 2026-07-13 | 55.96% |
| 2026-07-12 | 56.24% |
| 2026-07-11 | 56.24% |
| 2026-07-10 | 56.31% |
| 2026-07-09 | 56.25% |
| 2026-07-08 | 55.97% |
| 2026-07-07 | 56.07% |
| 2026-07-06 | 55.95% |
| 2026-07-05 | 55.78% |
| 2026-07-04 | 55.68% |
| 2026-07-03 | 55.66% |
| 2026-07-02 | 55.67% |
| 2026-07-01 | 55.81% |
| 2026-06-30 | 55.37% |
| 2026-06-29 | 55.64% |
| 2026-06-28 | 55.62% |
| 2026-06-27 | 55.83% |
| 2026-06-26 | 55.67% |
| 2026-06-25 | 55.80% |
| 2026-06-24 | 55.89% |
| 2026-06-23 | 56.19% |
| 2026-06-22 | 56.25% |
| 2026-06-21 | 56.22% |
| 2026-06-20 | 56.21% |
| 2026-06-19 | 56.07% |
| 2026-06-18 | 55.93% |
| 2026-06-17 | 56.09% |
| 2026-06-16 | 56.28% |
| 2026-06-15 | 56.46% |
| 2026-06-14 | 56.62% |
| 2026-06-13 | 56.57% |
| 2026-06-12 | 56.43% |
| 2026-06-11 | 56.31% |
| 2026-06-10 | 56.13% |
| 2026-06-09 | 55.86% |
| 2026-06-08 | 56.03% |
| 2026-06-07 | 56.07% |
| 2026-06-06 | 56.05% |
| 2026-06-05 | 56.22% |
Latest AI Analysis
DAILY ETF OUTFLOW
🔴 Negative — A daily ETF outflow coincided with a negative BTC return
The return of institutional demand has failed to take hold: daily ETF flow swung from roughly +217 to -236, while Bitcoin’s 24-hour return fell from 1.41% to -1.5%. Seven-day flow remains positive but declined from roughly 804 to 253, signaling weakening demand momentum. Attacks on US bases and inflation risks are hanging over the market: the former could intensify risk-off sentiment, although the Fear & Greed Index remains in greed territory at 63, while the probability of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 is estimated at just 3.2%.
WHAT TO WATCH
On September 3, daily ETF flow needs to close above zero to confirm that demand is returning. Escalation around US bases could reinforce the broader risk-off move.
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Impact on Crypto Trading
What is BTC Dominance?
Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) measures Bitcoin's market capitalization as a percentage of the total cryptocurrency market cap. A BTC.D of 60% means Bitcoin holds 60% of all crypto market value, while altcoins collectively represent the remaining 40%.
BTC Dominance and Altseason
Altseason typically begins when Bitcoin dominance starts declining after a period of BTC-led growth. When money flows from Bitcoin into altcoins, BTC.D drops. Historical altseasons in 2017-2018 and 2021 saw BTC.D fall from 60-70% to 35-40%. Traders watch BTC.D as a key rotation signal.
Historical Trends
In 2017, BTC.D dropped from 95% to 35% during the ICO boom. In 2021, it fell from 70% to 40% during the DeFi/NFT mania. Each cycle sees lower BTC.D peaks as the altcoin ecosystem matures. The current cycle started with BTC.D around 50-55%.
How to Use BTC Dominance in Trading
Rising BTC.D: Focus on Bitcoin positions. Falling BTC.D: Consider rotating into quality altcoins. Combine with Fear & Greed Index (extreme greed + falling BTC.D = peak altseason) and DXY (weak dollar supports risk assets including alts).
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