Bitcoin Nears $100,000 | Altcoin Season Is Here!

11/26/24 •

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Bitcoin is nearing $100,000, potentially causing altcoins to heat up, but Bitcoin may be overheated in the short term. The speaker suggests avoiding certain altcoins like XRP and XLM due to potential resistance levels, while also recommending others like Filecoin, Fetch, and Stacks based on their price action and potential for growth in the context of a broader altcoin cycle.

Bitcoin Price and Altcoin Season

• 00:00:09 Bitcoin is nearing the $100,000 resistance level, which could lead to increased activity in the altcoin market. The speaker believes Bitcoin may be slightly overheated in the near term, suggesting caution, but anticipates potential opportunities within the altcoin sector due to increased multiples and recent price action.

Altcoin Opportunities

• 00:11:31 The speaker anticipates a shift from Bitcoin to altcoins, driven by factors like the MicroStrategy premium and Bitcoin market cap expansion. He recommends focusing on mid-cap altcoins within promising narratives, particularly those in AI and Bitcoin infrastructure, like Filecoin, Fetch, and Stacks.

XRP and XLM Concerns

• 00:03:13 The speaker expresses caution regarding XRP and XLM, citing historical resistance levels at the 200-week and 100-month moving averages. He warns that these altcoins might be nearing distribution phases, potentially leading to a decrease in price, discouraging investors from chasing further gains.

Ethereum and Solana

• 00:05:15 Despite Ethereum's significant drop since 2021, the speaker suggests it may bounce back if it closes above the 21-day moving average. Solana, too, shows potential for a percentage increase if it holds above the 21-day moving average, though both remain potentially lower-risk trades within the context of a potential altcoin cycle.

MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Demand

• 00:08:31 The speaker believes MicroStrategy's premium against Bitcoin may be a significant factor driving Bitcoin demand. However, he suggests that this premium may be nearing a decline, which could negatively impact Bitcoin's price and buying pressure, possibly signaling a shift in the market's focus.