Altcoin market bracing ‘Big Breakout,’ says crypto analyst
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization, excluding Bitcoin (BTC), is sitting at a defining moment. As of June 5, 2025, leading crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe believes the altcoin market is locked in an equilibrium, a period of quiet tension that often precedes explosive movement. “The Altcoin market capitalization (and actually the entire market) are in an equilibrium before the big breakout,” van de Poppe noted in his latest update. “It’s just everywhere, which means that we’ll need some patience and then we’ll be fine.” A look at the 3-day chart paints the picture clearly. The market has rebounded significantly from March lows, but now faces what van de Poppe calls a “crucial resistance zone.” That zone between $1.2 trillion and $1.35 trillion has acted as a ceiling in recent months, capping upside momentum. However, what’s equally notable is the consistent higher lows forming beneath this resistance. The altcoin market appears to be coilin...