According to Trader Tardigrade, the Total 2 index has shifted from a downtrend to an uptrend, indicating renewed smart money interest in altcoins. This structural change suggests that the broader altcoin market may experience significant growth, and there remains a high probability of a major altseason in 2025. Traders should monitor key altcoin sectors for increased volume and momentum, as this shift could precede bullish opportunities across high-cap and emerging altcoins. Source: Trader Tardigrade on Twitter (May 20, 2025).

According to Trader Tardigrade, the USD Dominance Index ($USD.D) has reached a resistance level and is poised to decline, suggesting the onset of Altseason. Historical data indicates that Total 2 market cap has surged by 155% and 128% during previous declines in USDT dominance, which may hint at increased trading opportunities in altcoins.

According to Trader Tardigrade, the Total 2 Market Cap, excluding Bitcoin, has formed a 3-point touching pattern on a support trendline. Historically, such a pattern led to a 5X increase from $300 billion to $1.5 trillion during 2020-2021. The current resistance trendline suggests a potential 6X increase. Source: [Trader Tardigrade](https://twitter.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1896866974350885339).

According to Trader Tardigrade, the $Total 2 index is repeating a historical pattern, emphasizing the resilience of the orange support trendlines. During the last Altseason cycle (2015-2018), deviation from this trendline resulted in a significant increase in the total market cap excluding Bitcoin, by a factor of 1000. This suggests a massive potential for altcoins, providing traders with a potentially lucrative opportunity if similar patterns reemerge.

According to Trader Tardigrade, the cryptocurrency market is potentially entering an 'Altseason' as Total 2 is currently retesting the neckline of a Cup with Handle pattern. This technical setup is often viewed as bullish, indicating potential upward momentum for altcoins. Traders should monitor this pattern closely for potential breakout opportunities.