- Altcoin market shows early signs of strength as consolidation holds and institutional interest in Ethereum rises steadily.
- Bitcoin dominance at 63% signals capital concentration as historical patterns suggest altseason may ignite by late Q3 or early Q4 2025.
- Total crypto market cap bounces from $3.03T key level while traders eye a breakout past $3.44T for bullish confirmation.
Merlijn The Trader reports a change in market structure pointing toward an upcoming Altseason in 2025. Altcoin market capitalization now stands at $0.73 trillion, excluding Bitcoin and top stablecoins. Bitcoin dominance holds steady at 63%, confirming that capital remains concentrated in BTC for now. However, historical cycles from 2019 to 2021 revealed similar setups before capital rotated rapidly into altcoins.
Source: Merlijn The Trader
The current technical landscape closely mirrors pre-altseason phases from prior cycles. Altcoin capitalization charts show consolidation patterns that often precede breakout rallies. Altseasons in 2019, 2020, and the explosive 2021 cycle all began after Bitcoin topped in dominance. Hence, analysts expect a similar rotation to unfold by late Q3 or Q4 2025.
Altcoin Market Structure Forms Pre-Breakout Pattern
The altcoin market has displayed multiple signs of growing strength. Consolidation above key levels forms higher lows across the mid-2025 timeframe. These formations signal reduced downside pressure and possible accumulation by large investors. Moreover, established altcoins like Ethereum attract institutional participation, creating momentum across the altcoin sector.
Metrics used to confirm Altseason, such as altcoin performance versus Bitcoin over 90 days, remain below threshold levels. However, technical charts reflect narrowing ranges and declining volatility, typical of buildup phases before major moves. Consequently, analysts monitor Bitcoin dominance levels and altcoin breakout signals closely.
Total Crypto Market Cap Holds Above Key Level
Meanwhile, the total crypto market cap sits at $3.25 trillion following a bounce from the $3.03 trillion key support level. The rebound has held firm for several sessions, avoiding a deeper correction. A local higher high at $3.44 trillion still stands as resistance. Breaking this level would confirm a bullish breakout.
Source: Daan Crypto Trades
Market activity is confined within the $3.03T–$3.44T range. Hence, a breakout in either direction may define the next major move. Moreover, tightening price action indicates the consolidation phase may be ending soon. As altcoins prepare for rotation and Bitcoin dominance tests limits, traders await the next signal with growing anticipation.
