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Bitcoin Dominance Hits Roadblock While Altcoins Take the Stage

Speculation is mounting over whether altcoin season has begun, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance (BTC.D) struggling to break out of its rising wedge.
As Bitcoin faces persistent resistance around the $60,000 mark, analysts suggest that these conditions could set the stage for an altcoin season.
Is Bitcoin Faltering?
As of this writing, BTC.D sits at 56.91%. It failed to breach the upper line of its rising wedge on August 5 and has since trended downward.

The failure to break out of the rising wedge is often seen as a bearish signal, implying that Bitcoin’s dominance might be peaking or declining. As Bitcoin’s dominance weakens, it creates opportunities for altcoins to gain market share. This has been the case with the rising TOTAL2 since August 5.
TOTAL2 measures the sum of the market capitalization of the top 125 altcoins. At $870 billion at press time, this has climbed by 2% since BTC.D began to fall.
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BTC.D’s recent trajectory has further fueled the speculation among cryptocurrency analysts. Chris AI noted that Bitcoin dominance faced strong resistance from a downward trend, preventing it from breaking above the wedge, fueling further speculation.
“BTC Dominance stopped by the larger downwards sloping trend line and did not manage to break its rising wedge bullish. This is good news for alts as chances increase that this is rolling over in the near future,” ChrisAI wrote on X.
Another analyst, SenseiBR, noted that the BTC.D is “ending diagonal.” Ending diagonal is a term used in technical analysis to describe a chart pattern that suggests a potential trend reversal.
If BTC.D is forming an ending diagonal pattern, it suggests a major shift in market sentiment. Such shifts typically indicate that Bitcoin’s dominance is nearing an end, often leading to a surge in altcoin activity and price appreciation.
Only a Few Have Outshined the Leading Coin
Despite the analysts’ positions, it is key to note that the altcoin season commences when at least 75% of the top 50 altcoins outperform Bitcoin over the past 90 days. Currently, only 14 altcoins, or 28%, have done this.

Also, TOTAL2, assessed on a daily chart, trends within a horizontal channel. This channel is formed when there is a relative balance between buying and selling pressures, preventing its price from trending strongly in either direction.

The altcoin season will begin fully when TOTAL2 successfully breaks above the channel’s upper line, which forms resistance. This breakout would confirm stronger momentum, signaling a shift away from Bitcoin dominance and opening up room for growth across alternative cryptocurrencies.
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Solana (SOL) Crashes 11%—Is More Pain Ahead?

Solana (SOL) is under heavy pressure, with its price down more than 10% in the last 24 hours as bearish momentum intensifies across key indicators. The Ichimoku Cloud, BBTrend, and price structure all point to continued downside risk, with SOL now hovering dangerously close to critical support levels.
Technical signals show sellers firmly in control, while the widening gap from resistance zones makes a near-term recovery increasingly difficult.
Solana’s Ichimoku Cloud chart is currently flashing strong bearish signals. The price has sharply broken below both the Tenkan-sen (blue line) and Kijun-sen (red line), confirming a clear rejection of short-term support levels.
Both of these lines are now angled downward, reinforcing the view that bearish momentum is gaining strength.
The sharp distance between the latest candles and the cloud further suggests that any recovery would face significant resistance ahead.

Looking at the Kumo (cloud) itself, the red cloud projected forward is thick and sloping downward, indicating that bearish pressure is expected to persist in the coming sessions.
The price is well below the cloud, which typically means the asset is in a strong downtrend.
For Solana to reverse this trend, it would need to reclaim the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen and push decisively through the entire cloud structure—an outcome that looks unlikely in the short term, given the current momentum and cloud formation.
Solana’s BBTrend Signals Prolonged Bearish Momentum
Solana’s BBTrend indicator currently sits at -6, having remained in negative territory for over five consecutive days. Just two days ago, it hit a bearish peak of -12.72, showing the strength of the recent downtrend.
Although it has slightly recovered from that low, the sustained negative reading signals that selling pressure remains firmly in control and that the bearish momentum hasn’t yet been reversed.
The BBTrend (Bollinger Band Trend) measures the strength and direction of a trend using Bollinger Bands. Positive values suggest bullish conditions and upward momentum, while negative values indicate bearish trends.

Generally, values beyond 5 are considered strong trend signals. With Solana’s BBTrend still well below -5, it implies that downside risk remains elevated.
Unless a sharp shift in momentum occurs, this persistent bearish reading may continue to weigh on SOL’s price in the near term.
Solana Eyes $112 Support as Bears Test February Lows
Solana’s price has broken below the key $115 level, and the next major support lies around $112. A confirmed move below this threshold could trigger further downside. That could potentially push the price under $110 for the first time since February 2024.
The recent momentum and strong bearish indicators suggest sellers remain in control, increasing the likelihood of testing these lower support levels in the near term.

However, if Solana manages to stabilize and reverse its current trajectory, a rebound toward the $120 resistance level could follow.
Breaking above that would be the first sign of recovery, and if bullish momentum accelerates, SOL price could aim for higher targets at $131 and $136.
Disclaimer
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Crypto Market Mirrors Nasdaq and S&P 500 Amid Recession Fears

As traditional markets show clear signs of an impending recession, the crypto space is not immune from damage. Liquidations are surging as the overall crypto market cap mirrors declines in the stock market.
Even though the source of these problems is localized to the US, the damage will have global implications. Traders are advised to prepare for a sustained period of trouble.
How Will A Recession Impact Crypto?
Several economic experts have warned that the US market is poised for an impending recession. For all we know, it’s already here.
Since Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs, all financial markets have taken a real hit. The overall crypto market cap is down nearly 8%, and liquidations in the last 24 hours exceeded $500 million.

A few other key indicators show a similar trend. In late February, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index was at “Extreme Fear.” It recovered in March but fell back down to this category today.
Similarly, checkers adjacent to crypto, such as Polymarket, began predicting that a recession is more likely than not.
Although the crypto industry is closely tied to President Trump’s administration, it is not the driving force behind these recession fears. Indeed, crypto actually seems to be tailing TradFi markets at the moment.
The Dow dropped 1600 points today, and the NASDAQ and S&P 500 both had their worst single-day drops since at least 2020.

Amidst all these recession fears, it’s been hard to identify an upside for crypto. Bitcoin briefly looked steady, but it fell more than 5% in the last 24 hours.
This doesn’t necessarily reflect its status as a secure store of value, as gold also looked steady before crumbling. To be fair, though, gold has only fallen 1.2% today.
In this environment, crypto enthusiasts worldwide should consider preparing for a recession. Trump’s proposed tariffs dramatically exceeded the worst expectations, and the resultant crisis is centered around the US.
Overall, current projections show that the crypto market will mirror the stock market to some extent. If the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall further, the implications for risk assets could worsen.
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Binance’s CZ is Helping Kyrgyzstan Become A Crypto Hub

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, is advising Kyrgyzstan on becoming a crypto hub. He signed an agreement with the Kyrgyz National Investment Agency to build the nation’s Web3 capacities.
A cornerstone of this plan is Kyrgyzstan’s A7A5 stablecoin, pegged to the Russian ruble and focused on emerging markets. CZ claimed that he has been advising several governments “officially and unofficially” regarding crypto.
CZ Helps Kyrgyzstan Drive Crypto Adoption
Countries worldwide are becoming more interested in crypto integration lately. Although Kyrgyzstan has not been a particular hub for crypto activity, it is trying to turn a new leaf.
According to the latest announcements, the country is developing a new A7A5 stablecoin pegged to the Russian ruble. Kyrgyzstan’s crypto turn is also being influenced by Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance.
“A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Changpeng Zhao (CZ). In accordance with the Memorandum, the parties intend to cooperate in the development of the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology ecosystem in the Kyrgyz Republic,” claimed President Sadyr Zhaparov.
CZ is a very influential figure in crypto and has been involved with a few official governments in his career. For example, last month, allegations surfaced that he was working with President Trump to establish a new dollar-backed stablecoin.
Meanwhile, CZ acknowledged his business in Kyrgyzstan, claiming that he introduced President Zhaparov to X, the social media site.
“I officially and unofficially advise a few governments on their crypto regulatory frameworks and blockchain solutions for gov efficiency, expanding blockchain to more than trading. I find this work extremely meaningful,” CZ claimed via social media.
Although CZ’s connection with Kyrgyzstan’s new A7A5 stablecoin is not fully known, it would align with his recent alleged Trump dealings.
Zhaparov’s statement claimed that the Binance founder will provide infrastructural, technological support, technical expertise, and consulting services on crypto and blockchain technologies.
Also, the president went on to state that this agreement with CZ will strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s standing in the growing Web3 environment. The long-term plan is to help create new opportunities for Kyrgyz businesses and society as a whole.
Presumably, this will involve some cooperation with Russia, as A7A5’s press release mentions “a new class of digital assets tied to the Russian economy.” This stablecoin is bucking significant tradition by aligning with the ruble instead of the dollar.
However, this is part of its strategy to focus on emerging markets. This novel experiment could demonstrate new market opportunities and challenge the dominance of USD-pegged stablecoins in the region.
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