- Bitcoin dominance surpasses 65% for the first time in four years, signaling strong capital flow back into BTC amid macro uncertainty.
- Sustained BTC dominance since 2023 reflects investor confidence, while altcoins remain suppressed ahead of a possible reversal near 71%.
- The break above 63.96% confirms bullish momentum with eyes now on the key 71.04% resistance, historically linked to altcoin comebacks.
Bitcoin dominance surged over 65% this week, its highest level in over four years. The feat is an indication of a strong capital rotation into BTC. Investors are becoming increasingly focused on Bitcoin as the market reprioritizes with macro conditions tightening. The advance follows a decisive breakout above 63.96%, reaffirming a general bullish trend since late 2023.
Moreover, Bitcoin dominance has steadily climbed following a key support retest at 57.68% earlier this year. That level has held strong across multiple cycles, including bounces in 2018, 2019, and now 2025. Consequently, the latest bounce confirms investor confidence in Bitcoin’s relative strength. Altcoins, meanwhile, continue to struggle against BTC’s expanding share of total crypto capitalization.
Bitcoin Eyes Final Macro Leg Toward Key Resistance
The dominance analysis by analyst Rekt Capital shows BTC establishing a firm uptrend since 2023. A descending triangle, which formed from 2021 to 2023, eventually broke to the upside. Since then, BTC dominance has posted consistent higher lows and higher highs, illustrating strong momentum. Significantly, the move above 63.96% clears a critical hurdle and opens room for a push toward 71.04%.
Source: Rekt Capital
That 71% zone, however, has historically marked major resistance. It acted as a cap in several previous cycles, especially during the post-2017 correction. Should Bitcoin approach this level again, altcoins could experience inflows as dominance peaks. According to analysts, a rise toward 71% often precedes strong altcoin reversals.
Besides historical resistance, the chart highlights four consolidation zones. Each zone reflects a period where Bitcoin dominance paused and retested important levels before continuing. These phases tend to signal accumulation or capital repositioning within the broader market.
Altcoin Season Remains on Hold
Currently, altcoins remain in a holding pattern. Bitcoin’s dominance surge reflects the market’s risk-off sentiment. Additionally, institutional demand continues to favor BTC over smaller-cap tokens. That tilt has compressed altcoin performance, despite isolated rallies.
However, this trend could shift once Bitcoin dominance nears exhaustion. Historically, dominance reversals have led to powerful altcoin cycles. Hence, traders are closely watching the 71.04% level as a possible inflection point.
