#AltcoinBreakout Altcoin Explosion
The term Altcoin Breakout is used when an alternative cryptocurrency (i.e., not Bitcoin) experiences a strong and sudden price increase after a period of consolidation or sideways movement. This breakout may signal the beginning of a strong upward trend supported by high trading volumes.
Key features:
• It often occurs after a long accumulation period or relative calm.
• It is accompanied by a noticeable increase in trading volumes.
• It may be driven by:
• Positive news (partnerships – technical updates).
• Breaking an important technical resistance.
• Or a shift in market interest from Bitcoin to altcoins.
What traders watch for:
• Technical levels (resistance and support areas).
• Momentum indicators like RSI and MACD.
• Trading volume to confirm the strength of the breakout.
• Bitcoin Dominance ratio, as a decrease supports the rise of altcoins.
Advice:
Not all “breakouts” are genuine; some may be false breakouts, so it’s best to wait for technical confirmations before entering, especially amid market volatility.
🚀 Current example of an altcoin explosion
In mid-July 2025, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a notable explosion in altcoins, the most significant being:
1. Ethereum (ETH)
• Broke a strong technical resistance point at $2800 and quickly rose to around $3400–3440 within a few days.