March 5 News: Data platform Santiment's latest figures show that social media discussions about altcoins have dropped to their lowest levels in two years, and market attention is clearly focused on Bitcoin. Many indicators suggest that the current crypto market is in a typical "Bitcoin dominance" phase, with significant changes in investor sentiment and capital flows. Santiment's statistics reveal that as of the week ending February 27, the altcoin social dominance index was only 33, a substantial decline from the peak of around 750 in July 2025. At that time, Dogecoin (DOGE) had increased by approximately 59% over 30 days, sparking widespread social media discussions. Meanwhile, Google Trends data also showed similar trends. Global search interest for the keyword "altcoin" was only 4 out of 100 at the end of February, reaching a peak of 100 in mid-August 2025. Despite the noticeable decrease in attention, Santiment believes this could potentially be a positive signal. Historical experience shows that when market interest in altcoins drops to very low levels, it often indicates that market sentiment is approaching a cycle bottom and sets the stage for a subsequent recovery. In other words, when investors' focus shifts entirely to Bitcoin, the altcoin market may re-enter a capital inflow phase. Market structure data also supports this trend. The Altcoin Season Index from the crypto data platform is currently only at 34, indicating that the market is still in "Bitcoin season." This index compares the performance of the top 100 altcoins over the past 90 days against Bitcoin to identify market rotation cycles. When the index is low, it shows that Bitcoin outperforms most altcoin assets. In terms of overall market capitalization, the crypto market remains in a correction phase. Since October 2025, the total global crypto market capitalization has decreased by approximately 43%, now standing at around $2.45 trillion. However, in the last 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has risen by over 7%, market volatility has decreased, and capital inflows along with institutional demand are seen as key factors driving the upward movement. Meanwhile, US President Trump recently stated that the US needs to complete structural reforms of its crypto market as soon as possible. Some market participants see this as a short-term positive development. Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading Capital, said that if Bitcoin's rally slows down in the later stages, market funds could return to the altcoin sector, providing new upward momentum for altcoin prices. (Cointelegraph)