1) Macro mood: risk-on vs risk-off
Start by checking whether BTC is leading (healthy, risk-on) or alts are overheating (riskier, late-cycle behavior).
- BTC up + alts flat/down often = cautious accumulation, dominance rising.
- BTC flat/down + alts pumping often = speculative rotation (can reverse fast).
What to look for today:
- BTC dominance trend (up = defensive positioning)
- Stablecoin inflows/outflows (fresh capital vs churn)
2) Bitcoin (BTC): the “market compass”
BTC typically sets the tone. For today’s read, map three zones:
- Support zone: where buyers stepped in last time (recent swing low / consolidation range)
- Resistance zone: where price rejected recently (recent swing high)
- Mid-range chop: where fakeouts happen most
If BTC is:
- Making higher highs/higher lows→ trend day, dips are bought.
- Stuck in a tight range → expect liquidity hunts (wicky moves), trade smaller or wait.
- Breaking down from range→ alt weakness usually follows.
3) Ethereum (ETH): the “risk appetite gauge”
ETH strength vs BTC (the ETH/BTC ratio) often signals whether the market is ready to rotate into broader risk.
- ETH/BTC rising = conditions improving for alts.
- ETH/BTC falling = alts often struggle to sustain rallies.
4) Alts: rotation, not “everything up”
Most “alt seasons” are really sector rotations (AI, L2s, memes, RWAs, gaming, etc.).
A clean sign of a healthy alt move:
- leaders hold gains
- pullbacks are shallow
- volume is consistent (not one candle wonders)
A sign of a fragile move:
- vertical pumps
- quick retraces
- lots of “random” coins spiking with no liquidity depth
5) What I’d watch for the rest of the day
Without live numbers, these are the universal triggers:
- BTC range break (above resistance or below support) → market expands in volatility
- Funding rates getting too positive → crowded longs, pullback risk
- Open interest spikes during flat price → leverage buildup, liquidation risk
- US session volatility (if you’re in crypto 24/7): often sets direction after chop
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