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Altcoin Season or Bull Trap? Why This Rally Might Be Your Last Chance to Cash In

Altcoin Season or Bull Trap? Why This Rally Might Be Your Last Chance to Cash In

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Coingape
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2025-07-15 10:04:59
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Altcoins are pumping—but seasoned traders know the devil's in the details. Here's why this surge could vanish faster than a DeFi rug pull.

### The Ghost of Altseasons Past

Remember January 2021? Or August 2023? History shows altcoin rallies often peak when retail FOMO hits critical mass—right before Bitcoin dominance reasserts itself like a bored king reclaiming its throne.

### Liquidity Mirage

Thin order books and VC unlock schedules create the perfect storm for artificial pumps. That 50% SOL gain? Probably three whales playing hot potato with tokens.

### The Cynic's Take

Wall Street's 'alt season' narrative conveniently emerges when institutions need exit liquidity. How poetic—the same leverage that rockets alts upward will vaporize gains during the next CEX margin call cascade.

Proceed with diamond hands... and an iron-clad stop-loss strategy.

Top cryptos to watch this week

Bitcoin is leading the crypto rally once again, surging to a new all-time high of $123,000 earlier this month. So far in July, BTC has gained 9.79%, and in the last seven days alone, it jumped by 8.8%, reigniting investor excitement across the market.

But with Bitcoin dominance rising, the big question now is:

🚨Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Is It Time for Altseason?🚨$BTC just hit a new ATH at $123,000. But where are the altcoin pumps?

I’ve gone back through the last 3 $BTC breakouts to find patterns and the signs are finally lining up.

Here's what to expect next for $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, and…

— VirtualBacon (@VirtualBacon0x) July 14, 2025

Bitcoin Breaks Out to $123K

Bitcoin’s bullish momentum continues, marking a. This rally pushed BTC from, a, making it the biggest breakout of Q3 so far.

In Q2 2025, bitcoin recorded an impressive, supported by:

  • April: +14.2%
  • May: +11.1%
  • June: +2.40%

So far in Q3, Bitcoin is already up—and counting.

Also Read : Bitcoin price prediction After $123K Peak – Is $130K the Next Target?

Altseason or Just a Short Window?

Popular analystshared a detailed thread on X, analyzing BTC’s current breakout and what it means for altcoins.

According to him,, but rather a. Historically, after each major BTC breakout since mid-2023, altcoins typically rallied forbefore Bitcoin resumed dominance.

Also Read : From $4 to $10, This Altcoin Could Explode 3X in Crypto Bull Run 2025

Current BTC Dominance: A Warning Sign?

At present,sits at, up from. This continued rise suggests money is still flowing into Bitcoin first. The only pullback was a 4.83% drop in May, which quickly recovered.

VirtualBacon emphasizes that, something that hasn’t happened yet. But short-term opportunities may still exist.

Altcoins to Watch Now

VirtualBacon highlights several altcoins with breakout potential:

  • BNB: Near cycle lows
  • LINK: Undervalued with strong fundamentals
  • ADA: Forming a macro double-bottom
  • TRX: Quiet strength
  • DOGE: Known for rallying post-BTC breakouts

He also notesare showing strength:

  • Bonk: +110.9% (14 days)
  • PENGU: +112.9% (14 days)

Emerging Layer-1s and smart contract platforms are also on the radar:

  • SUI, Aptos (APT), and Avalanche (AVAX)—with AVAX yet to rally since October 2023.

Meanwhile, narrative-driven tokens likeandhave shown what’s possible during strong Bitcoin uptrends.

What Happens If Bitcoin Hits $150K?

VirtualBacon predicts that if, thein value, as institutional and retail investors look for the next big opportunity.

While Bitcoin leads the charge,. Whether this turns into a full-scale altseason will depend on, overall market sentiment, and how investors rotate capital in the coming weeks.

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