Before the Crypto Storm: The Calm of Altcoin Madness
Every crypto bull run has a beginning. Currently, we’re neither at the top nor the bottom. We’re in a pressure-cooker phase—quiet, slow, and misunderstood.
During his Altcoin Madness livestream, 360Trader offered a brutally honest message most holders need to hear:
If Ethereum isn’t trending, your altcoins are basically just… dangling.
Spoiler: Ethereum isn’t trending yet.
Key Market Takeaways
- Ethereum hasn’t formed a new trend (no confirmed higher highs or lows).
- Smart money is accumulating during the base-building phase.
- Few outliers like XPX6900 are surging—but they’re exceptions.
- The Genius Act and Clarity Act could unlock major institutional inflows.
- Impatience, not your token, is the enemy of profits.
Why Your Altcoin Isn’t Moving (Yet)
Your altcoin isn’t broken. The problem is macro. Think of Ethereum as a central planet, and altcoins as satellites. Unless Ethereum ignites its uptrend, altcoins won’t journey anywhere.
Ethereum’s current structure shows just one leg off the lows. For a confirmed bullish trend, it needs:
- A higher low, followed by
- A higher high
Until then, expect continued consolidation or base formation in the altcoin market.
What’s Cooking Beneath the Surface?
360Trader’s analysis of the altcoin market cap (excluding BTC and ETH) reveals a long, deep base now showing a Change of Character (ChOCH). The altcoin explosion is coming—but it won’t happen overnight.
Even more interesting: the market cap excluding the top 10 coins shows similar setups. A slow grind is healthy—it builds the foundation for real trends.
“You people really want to go vertical today. But you don’t want that.
You want the slow grind. The strong foundation.”
Three Altcoin Case Studies to Watch
1. Chex (Real-World Asset Category)
- Over 100 days of accumulation
- Price raised slightly—now back in bullish structure
- Target: ~$0.35
2. Whiff (Meme Coin)
- Already broke out of its base
- Now in Wedge A (Mitigating Phase)
- Another breakout may be on the horizon—but patience is key
3. XPX6900 (Rare Outlier)
- Already had a strong run-up
- Currently near All-Time Highs (ATH)
- Reminder: XPX6900 is not the norm
The Macro Catalyst: Genius Act & Clarity Act
Genius Act (Likely Passed)
- Establishes a digital-first financial economy
- Provides a framework for stablecoins
- Enables on-chain U.S. financial infrastructure
- Lays the groundwork for future monetary policy
🏛️ Clarity Act (Expected by August)
- Full-scale crypto regulation
- Will likely lead to altcoin ETFs (especially Solana (SOL))
- Not roadblocks—on-ramps for institutional money
“Floodgates. Wall Street. Trillions. This is the beginning.”
Final Thoughts: The Altcoin Boom Is Coming—If You’re Ready
360Trader’s livestream wasn’t just market talk. It was a wake-up call.
- There’s nothing wrong with your altcoin.
- What’s missing is Ethereum’s trend confirmation.
- Patience is the rarest alpha in crypto.
When Ethereum passes $2800 and confirms its trend—that’s your signal.
