- Altcoin market cap forms a bullish pattern which was last seen before the explosive 2017 rally.
- Bitcoin dominance slips below support, signaling rising momentum in altcoins.
- Technical indicators like MACD and RSI now echo the exact setup before past alt seasons.
Altcoins are showing strong signs of a potential breakout, with key technical patterns and market shifts pointing to a surge. Momentum is building, suggesting 2025 could bring a powerful altcoin rally like we haven’t seen in years.
Similar Setup to 2017 Altseason
Crypto analyst el_crypto_prof shared a long-term chart comparing two major altcoin market cycles — 2014 to 2018 and 2018 to 2025. When Bitcoin is removed, the chart shows a repeating pattern in both time periods.
In both cycles, a double bottom formed at the start — in 2015 and again in 2019. This is a strong sign of buying and trend reversal. After the double bottom, the market moved up in two big waves. The first wave ended with a mid-cycle correction, forming a pattern called a descending broadening wedge. This setup is known for leading to breakouts.
Back in 2017, a similar wedge sparked a massive rally,and now, in 2025, the altcoin market is once again sitting near a breakout zone, showing the same pattern and signaling the start of a fresh upward wave.
Indicators Point to Growing Strength
Another analyst, MasterCryptoHq, looked at the OTHERS/BTC chart — which shows altcoins compared to Bitcoin. This chart is now breaking above a strong resistance that has held for years. A breakout like this also happened before the 2017 and 2021 rallies.
The MACD is showing a bullish cross, a move that often comes before a big price jump. The RSI has also broken out from a long downtrend, which suggests new buying strength.
He also pointed out that altcoin dominance has been flat for over 900 days. In the past, such long periods of pressure led to sharp rallies once they broke.
Bitcoin is Losing Strength as Altcoins Rise
The Bitcoin dominance chart (BTC.D) recently broke down from a rising wedge signaling continued drop. Bitcoin’s dominance has fallen from around 59.5% to below 58%, showing money may be moving into altcoins.
When Bitcoin dominance falls, altcoins usually gain faster. This fits with what both analysts are seeing on the larger charts — that a shift into altcoins may already be starting.
Altcoin charts are lighting up with patterns we haven’t seen since early 2017. With solid technical signals, Bitcoin losing some ground, and growing buzz in the market, it looks like 2025 could bring a big altcoin rally.
