Bitcoin Bounce Looms Will It Ignite Altcoin Sell-Off or Spark the Long-Awaited Rally?

  • Bitcoin dominance at 59.94% flashes bearish signals, bucking the norm by declining amid altcoin weakness—hinting at impending capital rotation.
  • @MilkybullCrypto’s chart warns: A BTC rebound could trigger altcoin profit-taking, but contrarian dynamics suggest a broader rally instead.
  • Altcoin Season Index at 26 signals “Bitcoin Season” persists; analysts eye late 2025 for alt explosion if dominance drops below 60%.

In the crypto coliseum, where Bitcoin reigns supreme, a subtle rebellion brews among the altcoin underdogs. Veteran trader @MilkybullCrypto lit up X on November 14 with a provocative take: “The Bitcoin bounce will trigger the Altcoins rally sell-off.” Accompanying his post—a stark TradingView chart of BTC dominance—shows the metric coiling at 59.66%, up 0.52% intraday but defying gravity. Normally, massive altcoin dumps propel dominance higher as capital flees to BTC’s safe harbor. Yet here, as alts bleed (down 2-5% across majors like ETH and SOL), dominance ticks sideways or lower—a “massive sell-off” in reverse, per Milkybull.

As of November 15, 2025, BTC dominance hovers at 59.94%, echoing bearish patterns from 2019-2020 cycles that preceded altcoin surges. The chart’s blue candlesticks reveal a descending wedge, with price action hugging the lower trendline since September’s 63% peak. A purple regression channel underscores the anomaly: while alts’ market cap ex-BTC slumps to $1.26T—a 32% rebound from April lows but still fragile—dominance refuses to spike, signaling disbelief in BTC’s solo narrative.

This contrarian setup screams opportunity. Milkybull’s warning of a “rally sell-off” nods to history: Post-bounce, overextended alts often face profit-taking, as seen in early 2021 when ETH/BTC dipped 20% amid BTC’s climb to $60K. But today’s vibe flips the script. With Bitcoin stabilizing near $97K after yesterday’s dip, on-chain flows show whales accumulating alts like FET (up 2.8% vs. BTC) and SOL (gaining 2.9% pairwise). The Altcoin Season Index lingers at 26—firmly “Bitcoin Season”—yet a Golden Cross in April 2025 (100-day MA over 200-day) mirrors pre-2021 pumps that delivered 150x gains for low-caps.

Bulls counter with firepower: Trump’s pro-crypto pivot could flood markets with liquidity, while Ethereum’s Fusaka fork (slated for early November) eyes $4K+. If dominance breaches 60% downward—targeting 55% per fibs—analysts forecast ETH and SOL leading a Q4 rally to $3.9T total cap. Bears? They sniff macro traps, with delays to early 2026 if USD strength persists.

Milkybull’s chart isn’t FUD—it’s a mirror to market psychology. In cycles past, alt seasons ignite in “disbelief,” when dominance wedges break and fear reigns (Index at 15 today). A BTC bounce to $100K could indeed cull weak hands, but the real play? Rotation to risk-on alts. As the market cap ex-BTC eyes channel highs, savvy traders stack narratives: AI tokens, L2s, memecoins. The sell-off might sting, but history whispers: From ashes rise the 10x legends. Watch that wedge—break it, and alts roar.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. CoinCryptoNewz is not responsible for any losses incurred. Readers should do their own research before making financial decisions.

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