According to @rovercrc, the altcoin market cap is forming a cup-and-handle pattern that could break out toward above $3 trillion, as shown in his chart shared on X on Aug 24, 2025 (source: Crypto Rover @rovercrc, X/Twitter, 2025-08-24). Traders can watch for a decisive breakout above the handle’s resistance and sustained momentum through the $3 trillion psychological level as confirmation, aligning with cup-and-handle guidelines detailed by William J. O'Neil (source: William J. O'Neil, How to Make Money in Stocks, cup-with-handle breakout criteria). Volume expansion on the breakout and a strong weekly close historically improve reliability for this setup (source: Thomas Bulkowski, ThePatternSite.com, Cup with Handle pattern statistics). A failure back below the handle low often invalidates the pattern and can be used as a risk marker for position sizing (source: Thomas Bulkowski, ThePatternSite.com, Cup with Handle failure conditions).

According to @rovercrc, Bitcoin dominance ($BTC.D) is set to crash similar to 2021, which he states would be bullish for altcoins as shown in his shared chart and comment. source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 16, 2025. In 2021, BTC dominance declined from roughly 70% in early January to around 40% by May while altcoins gained market share, illustrating the inverse relationship between BTC.D and altcoin performance. source: CoinMarketCap Bitcoin Dominance historical chart. For trading, a decisive weekly breakdown in BTC.D alongside strength in ETH/BTC and SOL/BTC is commonly used to confirm rotation into altcoins, with traders prioritizing high-liquidity large caps first to manage slippage and risk. source: Binance Academy article on Bitcoin Dominance and altcoins; TradingView cross-pair metrics. Breadth confirmation can be monitored via TOTAL2 or TOTAL3 breakouts and rising altcoin market cap ex-BTC, while applying risk controls to guard against market-wide drawdowns if BTC weakens. source: TradingView crypto market cap indices (TOTAL2, TOTAL3); Binance Academy risk management guidance.

According to Cas Abbé, the altcoin market capitalization index has broken out of a four-year consolidation range after multiple failed attempts during 2024 rallies (source: Cas Abbé on X, Aug 14, 2025). According to Cas Abbé, this move suggests alts are now catching a bid, with momentum he indicates could persist, contrasting with prior non-confirmed rallies in 2024 (source: Cas Abbé on X, Aug 14, 2025). According to Cas Abbé, the breakout marks a structural shift he describes as this time is different, making the reclaimed level a key pivot for market participants tracking follow-through (source: Cas Abbé on X, Aug 14, 2025). According to Cas Abbé, no specific tickers or levels were disclosed in the post, and the focus is on the aggregate altcoin market cap chart he shared (source: Cas Abbé on X, Aug 14, 2025).

According to Trader Tardigrade, the 3-day chart of the altcoin market cap index TOTAL2 is showing conditions that could precede an altseason, as highlighted in his X post with a chart on Aug 9, 2025 (source: Trader Tardigrade on X, Aug 9, 2025). TOTAL2 tracks the total crypto market capitalization excluding Bitcoin, making it a direct gauge of altcoin breadth and trend strength for traders (source: TradingView symbol description for CRYPTOCAP TOTAL2). His call implies a potential bullish rotation into altcoins, with traders commonly seeking breakout confirmation on TOTAL2 before increasing risk exposure to altcoin positions (source: Trader Tardigrade on X, Aug 9, 2025; source: Edwards and Magee, Technical Analysis of Stock Trends, breakout confirmation guidance).

According to @cas_abbe, the total altcoin market cap (TOTAL2) has broken out of a 3-month consolidation range, confirming that a rotation of liquidity into altcoins is underway. This technical breakout is driving simultaneous key level breaches across multiple cryptocurrencies, signaling increased trading opportunities for altcoin traders. Source: @cas_abbe.

According to @rektcapital, the Total2 index, which excludes Bitcoin and tracks the aggregate market capitalization of altcoins, is currently consolidating above a critical resistance level. This technical pattern mirrors similar consolidations seen in 2016 and 2020, which preceded significant altcoin market rallies known as Altseasons. Traders should monitor this price action closely, as confirmed consolidation above resistance could indicate a continuation of bullish momentum and heightened trading opportunities in the altcoin sector. Source: @rektcapital on Twitter.

According to Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan), the $TOTAL2 index, which tracks the total market capitalization of altcoins excluding Bitcoin, has reversed its previous downtrend and is now exhibiting a clear uptrend with higher highs and higher lows. This structural shift indicates renewed bullish momentum for altcoins, suggesting the onset of a new altseason. Traders are advised to monitor $TOTAL2 for confirmation of continued strength, as this trend could lead to significant capital inflows into major altcoins and trending DeFi tokens. Source: Trader Tardigrade on Twitter, May 8, 2025.

According to Trader Tardigrade, the $Total2 index is showing a bullish hidden divergence on the RSI 3-day chart, with a higher low on the Total2 index and a lower low on the RSI. This pattern suggests potential upward movement in altcoins, indicating we may be approaching an altseason. Trader Tardigrade highlights multiple signals pointing towards this market condition shift.