Altcoin Markets Show Recurring 120-Day Downtrend Cycle as Base Formation Begins
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TLDR: Altcoin markets have experienced two identical 120-day downtrends since January 2024 during peak optimism phases. Total3 market cap shows rally-distribution-bleed-reset pattern rather than continuous upward bull cycle movement. Price has returned to major support zone while RSI sits at depressed levels after months of declining momentum. Historical pattern suggests capitulation windows occur when 120-day cycles repeat within same market structure. Altcoin markets have consistently followed a 120-day downtrend pattern over the past two years, according to recent market analysis. The cycle appears during periods of peak optimism and extends into full four-month corrections. Traders holding positions in recent drawdowns may find relief in understanding this recurring timeframe. The pattern suggests markets move in predictable blocks rather than continuous upward momentum. Recurring Downtrend Structure in Altcoin Markets Total3 market capitalization data reveals a consistent rhythm since January 2024. Markets experience sharp rallies followed by extended distribution phases. The first quarter of 2024 saw altcoins surge before entering a 120-day decline. During these periods, bounces get sold, and sentiment turns negative. Later cycles showed identical behavior. A fourth-quarter rally materialized before another 120-day correction pushed into early 2026. The duration matched previous patterns almost exactly. This repetition indicates structure rather than random volatility. Market observers from Our Crypto Talk noted how most participants only recognize the rally phases. Successful traders track the reset periods with equal attention. ALTSEASON COMES IN WAVES For the last 2 years, we have ignore this 120 day cycle that comes when everyone is giga bullish. Not “a bad week.”Not “a red month.”A full 4-month downtrend. If you’re sitting in drawdowns right now, this is the first real reason to feel a bit… pic.twitter.com/OQzwMLzMnm — Our Crypto Talk (@ourcryptotalk) February 15, 2026 The current environment sits within another reset zone. These blocks follow a sequence: rally,…
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