Bull Run Confirmed in the Crypto Market: What Strategies to Adopt Now?

Well, you see, we really did get our bull run in the crypto market. We called it last week. I would’ve liked to pop a bottle of champagne, but I’d rather not spill it all over the screens.

Context Reminder

We left off last week with a market in a significant phase of compression. We really had to keep an eye on July 14th.
Since late April-early May, we’ve already seen this long horizontal consolidation, and by comparing 2025 to 2024, it’s a real copy-paste.
We exited that phase right on time, exactly as expected. Perfect timing.

Keeping a Cool Head

But there’s no reason to get carried away. Those who know me, know that's not my style.

The goal is to analyze what comes next: how to tackle the coming days and weeks as bitcoin hits new records, even though there's still some way to go for ethereum before reaching $4,000.

Many are wondering if altcoins will take over now that bitcoin has moved up, if we’re entering the so-called altseason.

I’ll share my view and we’ll look at the charts, especially that famous copy-paste of Total3 (the market capitalization excluding bitcoin and ethereum):

same downward phase as in 2024
same bullish breakout
same consolidation phase afterwards

It’s almost déjà vu.

Crypto Market vs Traditional Markets

The crypto market is showing more strength than the traditional markets.
As I write, the S&P500 and Nasdaq are stalling after new records. This doesn’t necessarily mean a crash is imminent, but the difference is that crypto continues to hold up, or even tries to rebound, while the US indexes are going sideways.
There’s no mirroring on European indexes, which are reacting more to US inflation numbers.
Even though inflation came in higher than expected, which puts into question the possibility of three Fed rate cuts this year (the market now only expects two), crypto continues to show strength.
It’s moving up, it’s solid, while in April everyone thought the game was over for bitcoin because of geopolitical tensions.

In the end, we hit new records.

Technical Analysis

Everything remains positive on the weekly:

Bitcoin above the 20 and 50-week moving averages
Ethereum at least back to a neutral zone after a scare under $2,200
Breakout from a range that lasted a year on ETH

Ethereum’s underperformance against bitcoin is hitting a low equivalent to 2019, and ETH is rising again versus BTC, which is encouraging for ethereum holders.

The Issue of Dominance and Altseason

The big question is bitcoin dominance, which has returned to its historical highs.

In the past, when dominance later fell, we saw an altseason (altcoins outperforming bitcoin).

Personally, I don’t think we’ll necessarily see the kind of market where all alts soar while bitcoin stagnates or drops.

I hope I’m wrong (in a good way), but I prefer to stay realistic and methodical.

Active Management and Selection of Cryptos

I’m not a bitcoin maximalist.

I prefer a collaborative approach:

Bitcoin can easily coexist with some strong altcoins
Active management helps optimize performance, especially during range phases
The goal: identify cryptos holding above their moving averages (recent examples: AAVE, Hyperliquid, Ethereum after Pectra)

Otherwise, no ultra-speculative or ultra-intensive trading:

Stay disciplined and positive
Optimize entries on strong cryptos
Take profits at targets to free up cash and reposition in the best setups
Avoid being everywhere based on the idea that everything will explode

Strategy Going Forward

Watch for technical pullbacks, such as on the 50-period moving averages on H4 for Ethereum or other leaders, to gradually re-enter on strength.

Rotate cash smartly, allocate between assets: take profits on strength, reload on pullbacks.

Be selective, focus on a shortlist of 4-5 cryptos max, set alerts, and favor those clearly standing out.

Stay Clear-Headed and Opportunistic

Nothing rules out a new general bullish push tomorrow, but let’s stay clear-headed: just because the market is rising doesn’t mean we should get carried away or believe everything will 3x in a straight line.

Let’s maintain enthusiasm, discipline, and reactivity to make the most of upcoming opportunities.

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The IVT Team
July 16, 2025