- TOTAL3 chart replicates 2017 and 2021 bullish structures, signaling a potential continuation pattern that could mark the start of the 2025 Altseason.
- Analysts observe liquidity rotation and Bitcoin dominance peaks aligning with bullish MACD crossovers, historically preceding exponential altcoin market expansions.
- Bitcoin’s 58% dominance and potential MACD downturn are intensifying trader expectations that the long-awaited altcoin cycle is beginning to form.
The altcoin cycle may be entering a new phase as the TOTAL3 chart, representing the altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, mirrors historical breakout signals from 2017 and 2021. Market analysts suggest another explosive phase could be developing ahead of 2025.
TOTAL3 Recreates Familiar Structure From Previous Bull Runs
CryptoELlTES noted that the TOTAL3 chart is forming a structure identical to those preceding past altcoin booms. Each time the MACD indicator crossed upward at this level, it marked the beginning of a major market expansion.
In 2017, the bullish crossover signaled the start of an unprecedented rally, pushing altcoin valuations sky-high throughout the market. A comparable event in 2021 resulted in rampant gains throughout multiple sectors including DeFi, metaverse, and meme tokens, creating an all-time high in the marketplace.
It’s 2025 now, and TOTAL3 does show the same technical pattern forming once again. The MACD lines are crossing upward within a multi-year ascending triangle structure. The chart indicates that price is pressing against a horizontal resistance line that has limited market growth since 2021. A confirmed breakout could validate a long-term continuation pattern and position the altcoin market for the next expansion phase.
Repetition of Market Cycles Suggests Structural Altseason
According to CryptoELlTES, this setup is more than coincidence — it reflects the rhythm of recurring market cycles. Each phase of altcoin acceleration has historically followed a peak in Bitcoin dominance and a rotation of liquidity toward riskier digital assets.
TOTAL3’s technical structure shows consistent higher lows and contracting resistance, signaling compression before potential breakout. Analysts believe this compression phase mirrors conditions seen before the previous two Altseasons. If the current trajectory holds, TOTAL3 could target between $3 trillion and $4 trillion in market capitalization.
The pattern reinforces the concept that the altcoin cycle is not speculative but structural. As Bitcoin consolidates and investor attention diversifies, capital rotation into altcoins could once again define the next stage of the crypto bull market. The evidence, many note, lies within the charts rather than sentiment.
Bitcoin Dominance Debate Adds Weight to Cycle Expectations
Bitcoin’s recent surge to over $113,000 and its 58% market dominance have triggered heated discussions among traders on X. While Bitcoin remains strong, many market participants are watching for signs of declining dominance — often a precursor to Altseason.
Multiple analysts have indicated a potentially bearish MACD crossover in Bitcoin dominance and indicate that BTC dominance dropping below 55% could set the stage for altcoins to outperform Bitcoin. In fact, historically, occasions that have exhibited such setups have aligned with major inflows into the allcoin market as a whole.
Others remain cautious, warning that institutional selling and elevated fear indicators could delay a rotation. Influencers such as Alex Becker and Gainzy have voiced both optimism and frustration, reflecting divided market sentiment. Still, the TOTAL3 chart’s consistency with past cycles continues to suggest that the altcoin cycle is not approaching — it may already be loading.
