The Altcoin Season Index is rising in early 2026, pointing to potential altcoin outperformance amid strong Layer 1 network activity. Despite 2025's divergence where Ethereum fell 10.97% versus Bitcoin's 6.24% drop, Ethereum hit a record 2.23 million daily transactions with fees under $0.01, signaling utility-driven growth. Altcoin Season Index climbs higher, indicating rotation from Bitcoin. [...]