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Key Takeaways Altcoins have higher to go. If history repeated this time around, we should expect a peak that’s 3x from 2022’s high of $1.13T. Currently, TOTAL3 remains beneath that previous all-time high, even though macro and structural tailwinds for crypto have arguably never been stronger. Notorious crypto trader James Wynn dropped two words last night: “Alt Season” For many altcoin traders, it’s been the gnarliest bull market ever as their favorite coins lag leagues behind Bitcoin, and every breakout fizzles like a damp firework. But before losing hope this cycle, there are plenty of indicators suggesting there are legs in this bull market yet. If history is any guide, altcoins could at least 3x from current levels. The Structural Bullish Case for Altcoins: Historical TOTAL3 Trends Search for “Alt Season” on Crypto Twitter and you’ll find plenty of memes to crack a smile on your face. Waiting for Alt Season this bull cycle has been a long and painful event, and many traders feel they’ve physically aged during the process (see below). Source: X But take heart, according to The Milk Road, there are multiple market signals suggesting that altcoins are about to skyrocket from here. Taking history as a guide, in past cycles, the TOTAL3 index (crypto market cap minus Bitcoin and Ethereum) peaked at roughly $358 Billion in 2017/18, surging to around $1.13 Trillion by 2021/22, a 215% gain (about 3x between peaks). Currently, TOTAL3 remains beneath that previous all-time high, even though macro and structural tailwinds for crypto have arguably never been stronger. Technical analysts are watching for a sustained breakout above $1.1 to $1.3 Trillion, a range that rejected price in both 2021 and early 2025. Macro and Rotational Catalysts 2025 brings a markedly different macro environment for crypto, with a new administration in the…

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