The crypto market feels tense. Bitcoin has dropped from recent highs, altcoins are showing unstable moves, and social media is full of negativity. Many retail traders have shifted towards stocks, thinking crypto is done for now. However, according to market analyst Open4profit on X, what looks like panic may actually be quiet preparation for the next big move. While the sentiment feels fearful, the market structure shows strength underneath the noise.

Bitcoin may be down, but it is still holding on to important price levels. Bears are loud because liquidations have increased, and large investors have been taking profits. But bulls appear calmer, pointing to improving macro conditions, such as the possibility of lower interest rates and the end of quantitative tightening in the U.S. economy. Historically, post-halving bull runs last between 300 to 550 days. If that pattern continues, the current bull market could still be in the middle of its cycle.

Bitcoin Holds a Critical Price Zone

Bitcoin is currently trading below $100K. This price range is crucial because it aligns with multiple technical support levels. The 200-day exponential moving average, the 50-day moving average, and the Fibonacci 0.382–0.5 retracement zone. Analysts compare this level to standing on the edge of a cliff. A strong bounce could happen if buyers step in, but a break below this zone could trigger deeper declines.

Bitcoin dominance is currently at around 60 percent and slowly trending down. In previous cycles, altseasons have often begun before Bitcoin dominance drops sharply. As long as Bitcoin moves sideways or shows steady movement instead of big jumps, altcoins usually gain momentum.

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Not All Altcoins are Fading

Some altcoins are already showing activity. Zcash (ZEC) and Internet Computer (ICP) have started to move, signalling potential early rotation into smaller assets. According to Open4profit, altcoins act like “helpers.” When Bitcoin is calm, even small moves from Bitcoin can give some altcoins 5 to 10 percent gains. But when Bitcoin moves sharply, altcoins can drop regardless of fundamentals. For traders, timing becomes more important than excitement.

He further highlights that experienced traders protect their capital first. Instead of jumping into futures trading with heavy leverage, using spot trading and managing losses is safer. For scalpers, short time frames such as the 3-minute chart combined with the 1-hour trend help avoid emotional decisions. The message is clear: managing losses leads to profits.

Current Sentiment

Samson Mow believes the dip below $100K is not a weakness, but the setup. He argues that Bitcoin at current prices is only barely outperforming inflation. In his view, the real parabolic stage hasn’t begun. He expects a dramatic upside move, possibly pushing Bitcoin toward $1 million in a “fast and violent” rally. Mow suggests the peak could come in 2026 or evolve into a long-term “generational bull run” like gold experienced after ETF adoption.

“Bitcoin is going to add a zero. It’s just a matter of when.”

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