Bitcoin’s Share of the Crypto Market Drops Below 60%: What Happens Next?

Bitcoin's dominance just slipped below 60% for the fourth time in history, and the previous three crossings each ended very differently. One crucial factor sets this moment apart from all of them, and it changes everything about what comes next.

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them.

Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) share of the total cryptocurrency market fell below 60% during the week ending September 26, 2026, even as its price rose 3.3%. Bitcoin dominance, a key crypto metric, measures Bitcoin’s market value against the combined value of all cryptocurrencies. This figure slipped below 60% as seven large altcoins outperformed Bitcoin, led by Litecoin (CRYPTO:LTC), which rose 23.7%.

Historically, the dominance ratio has fallen below 60% three times, and each crossing led to different outcomes. This raises the question: which of these past events does this recent drop resemble? The answer lies in a crucial factor that previous crossings lacked: the influx of $2.4 billion into Bitcoin funds during the same week its share decreased.

Bitcoin’s Share Fell While Bitcoin Rose 3%, Because Seven Altcoins Rose Faster