Altcoin market cap nears breakout as a multi-year inverse H&S pattern completes with strong consolidation above $850 billion.
Ethereum shows relative strength over Bitcoin while altcoins consolidate, signaling a potential bullish continuation phase ahead.
A breakout above the descending trendline could trigger explosive altcoin rally as volume and technicals align with 2020-style setup.
Altcoin markets are edging closer to a breakout as the Inverse Head and Shoulders (H&S) pattern nears completion. According to 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖, TOTAL3 — the crypto total market cap excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum — has consolidated for over six months. This prolonged consolidation sets the stage for a massive move. Currently, TOTAL3 stands at $850.59 billion, down 3.42% in recent sessions. However, this dip remains within a broader bullish pattern forming since early 2022. The longer the consolidation holds, the more explosive the breakout becomes.
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The weekly chart stretching from 2018 to 2025 highlights two major inverse H&S patterns. The first formed during the 2020 COVID crash and pushed market cap from $50 billion to nearly $1.6 trillion. The second pattern is unfolding now. It began with the left shoulder at $400 billion in early 2022. The head developed during the bear market at $200 billion. The right shoulder now shapes itself between $800–900 billion.
Descending Trendline Holds Key Resistance
A long-term descending trendline connects multiple cycle tops, including the 2021 bull peak. Currently, this line acts as crucial resistance. The market must break above it to validate the bullish reversal. Additionally, the inverse H&S pattern features classic components, including a "throwback" phase that could test former resistance as new support. This behavior often signals strong bullish momentum post-breakout.
Volume analysis also supports this outlook. During the 2020/2021 breakout, volume surged dramatically. Presently, volume remains moderate. However, a sudden spike could confirm breakout conditions and signal altseason acceleration. The pattern's breakout target suggests significant upside beyond current levels.
Ethereum Leads as Gold Hangs on Support
Meanwhile, Michaël van de Poppe notes Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin, reinforcing altcoin strength. He emphasizes ETH's resilience as gold approaches a make-or-break moment. Gold futures now trade at $2,386.40, showing minor weakness. A drop below $3,360 could trigger a steep decline toward $3,200 or $3,080.
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Additionally, gold's sideways structure reflects market indecision. Two failed breakouts above $3,365 mark resistance. The $3,201 support zone remains the last defense against deeper pullbacks. If breached, downside risk grows. Consequently, both altcoins and gold sit at critical inflection points with volatility likely to increase in coming days.
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