Prominent crypto analyst Gert Van Lagen has shared a positive market prediction suggesting that the altseason may soon begin. Based on a fully formed bullish pattern, the Dutch market expert indicates that altcoins are poised for a significant market breakout.
Altcoin Market Tipped To $5.4 Trillion Valuation In Altseason
The cup-and-handle is a classic bullish continuation pattern in technical analysis. It typically signals an asset’s potential to continue rising after a period of consolidation. According to Van Lagen, this pattern has emerged on the altcoin market’s bi-weekly chart, consisting of:
- The Cup: A U-shaped price movement (seen between 2022 to mid-2024) representing gradual decline and recovery.
- The Handle: A small descending channel (observed in 2025) acting as a breakout and retest zone before the altseason.
For the altseason to materialize, the altcoin market cap must convincingly break above the pattern’s neckline at $813.18 billion**. Van Lagen’s analysis projects a potential rise to **$5.4 trillion before 2026—a 564% growth—if this breakout occurs.
👉 Why experts believe altseason is inevitable
Why The Altseason Is Likely To Happen
Crypto analyst Cas Abbé highlights three key factors supporting the inevitability of an altseason:
- Altcoin ETF Approvals: The SEC may greenlight multiple altcoin ETFs by Q3/Q4 2025, spurring institutional investment similar to Bitcoin ETFs in 2024.
- Fed Policy Shifts: Expected rate cuts and liquidity injections by June 2025 could create a risk-on environment favoring altcoins.
- Regulatory Clarity: Banks may engage more actively with crypto markets post-Q3 2025, boosting liquidity.
Despite delays (e.g., token unlocks, memecoin craze), Abbé remains optimistic about altseason dynamics.
Current Market Snapshot
- Total crypto market: $2.94 trillion
- Altcoin dominance: 36.1%
FAQs
Q: What is a cup-and-handle pattern?
A: A bullish technical formation where a "cup" (U-shaped recovery) is followed by a "handle" (minor pullback) before a breakout.
Q: When will the altseason start?
A: Likely post-neckline breakout ($813.18B) and altcoin ETF approvals (late 2025).
Q: How high can altcoins go?
A: Analysts project up to $5.4 trillion in market cap—564% growth—from current levels.