Bitcoin Dominance Surges to 64.85% as RSI Hits 72.02

Bitcoin dominance has surged to 64.85 percent, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market. Concurrently, the monthly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has broken above 72.02, a level not seen this year. This RSI reading is historically associated with strong gains for Bitcoin and may indicate weaker performance for altcoins in the near future.

Bitcoin’s market dominance, represented by the BTC.D index, reached 64.85% on June 13, 2025. This increase is accompanied by the monthly RSI climbing to 72.02, surpassing the RSI-based moving average of 65.33. This combination suggests an impending high-momentum move for Bitcoin and potential declining performance for altcoins.

The data indicates that Bitcoin is poised for a new higher high, driven by stronger market flows and a risk-on appetite in the cryptocurrency space. Historically, such RSI behavior has preceded large directional breakouts in Bitcoin’s market share. Traders are viewing this shift as a potential turning point, especially if dominance continues to rise above 65%.

This trend raises a critical question: Can altcoins regain investor interest if Bitcoin dominance continues to accelerate above multi-year resistance? The Bitcoin dominance chart shows a steady rise from mid-2022, where BTC.D traded below 40%. Since then, Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap has grown by more than 24 percentage points, continuing into 2025 with BTC.D now approaching the critical 65% level.

Market participants view this trend as unfavorable for altcoins. As Bitcoin gains traction, many altcoins lose their share of capital inflows. Historically, such trends have preceded prolonged altcoin corrections and shifts in capital concentration. The latest RSI reading supports the narrative of strengthening Bitcoin dominance, with an RSI value above 70 typically signaling strong buying pressure. The fact that the RSI has crossed the 65.33 moving average further confirms market momentum.

The monthly RSI at 72.02 shows clear bullish momentum that often leads to significant upward continuation. Technical analysts use RSI crossovers to assess strength and sustainability in price moves. A higher high in RSI supports the case for Bitcoin extending its dominance beyond current levels. This breakout structure has shown similar behavior in prior cycles, with each instance of BTC.D RSI moving beyond 70 resulting in a major shift in market dominance. That pattern now appears to be repeating, with Bitcoin attracting more risk-on capital ahead of a broader breakout.

The RSI-based moving average, now at 65.33, has been rising steadily over the last two years. Bitcoin maintaining its position above this trendline could sustain its lead in the crypto market for the near term. Analysts suggest close monthly positioning will determine if the move accelerates or pauses. The tweet accompanying the chart warns that altcoins may face more downside if this setup continues building. The analyst noted that previous attempts to invest in altcoins this week had already shown signs of underperformance. With Bitcoin dominance climbing, altcoins may face reduced momentum and investor interest.

This shift suggests traders may need to reconsider their asset allocation strategies. Capital rotation toward Bitcoin could continue until a broader breakout signal emerges. Unless risk-on flows return to altcoins, they may remain suppressed under Bitcoin’s growing dominance. A strong close above 65% BTC.D by month-end could mark the start of a major dominance run. Altcoin buyers may wait for clearer signs before reentering those markets.