True cryptocurrency enthusiasts know that when Bitcoin
$116,934 Dominance (BTC.D) stabilizes, an altcoin bull run begins. In recent hours, significant altcoins have experienced increases, driven by current news flow. For instance, XRP has regained $3.3 following the conclusion of its legal case, while Ethereum (ETH) 
$4,034 exceeded $4,000 thanks to a recent $5 billion purchase announcement. However, has the anticipated news regarding Bitcoin’s market dominance arrived?
Bitcoin Market Dominance
A major signal emerged today with the ETHBTC pair starting closings above the 0.034 level, prompting ETH to aim for the $4,100 threshold. With just hours left for the daily close and only dollars away, ETH might be beginning a long-awaited journey.
Swissblock highlighted today’s view on BTC.D by noting that Bitcoin Dominance is at a critical juncture. BTC.D is testing a long-term ascending channel amidst diminishing volume and weakening momentum. A break of support could accelerate an altcoin bull run for the first time in over two years.
This scenario aligns with expectations for BTC.D to gain momentum in its downward trend. As Bitcoin’s dominance in the market diminishes, capital shifts towards altcoins.
Altcoin Bull Run
Once Bitcoin ceases to offer substantial profit opportunities, investments gravitate towards altcoins. As capital flows into altcoins while BTC largely remains stable, their valuations rise, causing BTC.D to fall. The liquidity in altcoins is relatively shallow, leading to significant impacts from minimal inflow, facilitating an altcoin bull run where liquidity frequently migrates among different altcoins, resulting in abnormal surges.
Further, an analyst known as Sykodelic_ mentions the ETH chart as particularly favorable, indicating optimal conditions for upward movement.
“The Ethereum chart couldn’t look more bullish. This chart can rise much higher before overheating. I’m not too concerned about any short-term dips before a real breakout towards an ATH. The direction is up.”
The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is climbing towards $4 trillion, with daily volume increasing by 17% to $180 billion. According to CoinMarketCap data, BTC.D dips below 60%, and the fear index is at 59. Trump’s latest statements do not enhance tensions with Russia, and dreaded events did not occur for Friday, creating a relatively conducive environment for increases over the weekend.