Bitcoin Dominance — Live Chart & Historical Data
As of 09.10.2026, Bitcoin dominance stands at 59.04%, indicating Average Dominance. Average Bitcoin dominance. Neutral zone — Bitcoin holds market leadership.
Bitcoin Dominance
What is Bitcoin Dominance?
Bitcoin Dominance (BTC Dominance, BTC.D) is an indicator that reflects Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. It is expressed as a percentage and is one of the key sentiment indicators for the crypto market.
How is Bitcoin Dominance calculated?
Bitcoin dominance is calculated as: Bitcoin market cap ÷ total crypto market cap × 100%. The higher the value, the larger BTC's share of the market. When Bitcoin dominance rises, capital flows into Bitcoin. When it falls, altseason begins and capital moves into altcoins.
Bitcoin Dominance ranges:
- Below 40%: Low dominance — altseason, capital flowing into altcoins
- 40–50%: Moderate dominance — balanced market, growing altcoin interest
- 50–60%: Average dominance — neutral zone, Bitcoin holds leadership
- 60–70%: High dominance — capital flows into Bitcoin, altcoins under pressure
- Above 70%: Very high dominance — flight to Bitcoin, altcoins weaken
Why is Bitcoin Dominance important for traders?
Bitcoin Dominance is a key tool for analyzing market cycles. When BTC.D rises, altcoins usually fall against Bitcoin. When BTC.D falls, altseason begins and altcoins outperform. Many traders use Bitcoin dominance together with the Fear & Greed Index to find entry and exit points.
Bitcoin dominance and altcoins
Besides BTC dominance, it's important to track Ethereum (ETH), USDT, and altcoin dominance. Rising stablecoin dominance often indicates investors are moving to cash and waiting for better entry points. Falling USDT dominance and rising altcoin dominance signal the start of altseason.
Bitcoin dominance live and today
On this page you can see Bitcoin dominance today in real time. The chart updates automatically and shows historical BTC dominance data. Track how Bitcoin's market share has changed over recent months and use this information for trading decisions.
Conclusion
Bitcoin Dominance is a powerful tool for crypto market analysis. Use the BTC dominance chart together with other indicators for more accurate prediction of Bitcoin and altcoin price movements.