- Bitcoin clung to the $65K support as miners and short-term holders showed signs of distribution.
- Falling BTC dominance hinted at a potential capital shift toward altcoins in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin [BTC] is showing signs of strain as it clings to the $65K support level, raising concerns across the market.
As volatility resurfaces and momentum indicators signal caution, traders are questioning the nature of the current trend. Is it simply a healthy pullback, or could it mark the beginning of a broader capital shift?
As BTC consolidates, the possibility for a late-year altcoin season is starting to get a lot more real.
Bitcoin: Why $65K matters
Bitcoin’s $65K level is emerging as a pivotal support zone, with key metrics flashing caution.
Source: Alphractal
The alpha price chart shows price consolidating just above key support bands, suggesting ongoing distribution.
Source: Alphractal
Meanwhile, the CVDD Channel highlights $66.3K (CVDD x 2.618) as the initial support level, with a deeper floor near $61K (CVDD x 2).
A breakdown below these levels could indicate increased downside pressure. While BTC has not yet lost support, data suggests it is teetering on the edge.
This raises speculation about a potential capital shift toward altcoins. The next few weeks may determine the market’s direction for the remainder of the year.
Miners & STHs are distributing, LTHs hold steady
The sentiment bands reveal that Bitcoin is hovering in the “anxiety” to “hope/denial” zones, a region historically seems to be tied to redistribution phases.
Miners and STHs appear to be offloading, with price action hugging the mid-range bands, suggesting sell pressure as participants lock in profits.
Source: Alphractal
Meanwhile, LTHs haven’t resumed accumulation; their typical buy zones remain untouched; we’re not seeing clear signs of accumulation yet.
This lack of LTH conviction brings to memory prior redistribution cycles where price consolidated or declined before a clearer trend resumed.
Is an altseason on the way?
Source: TradingView
At press time, Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) stood at 63.3%, retreating slightly after a steady climb since mid-March. Historical data reveals that BTC.D is losing momentum just below the 64% mark, a level that has consistently acted as resistance.
This slowdown hints at a potential weakening of Bitcoin’s market dominance, creating opportunities for altcoins to recover.
If Bitcoin’s dominance continues to decline while its price stabilizes or remains within a range, capital may begin shifting into altcoins. This could indicate the onset of an altcoin season.
Although it is too early to confirm, repeated rejections at these dominance highs might signal the early stages of an October altseason setup.
