Major Altcoin Dump Ahead? Charts Hint at Broader Crypto Sell-Off Risk; What’s Next?
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The post Major Altcoin Dump Ahead? Charts Hint at Broader Crypto Sell-Off Risk; What’s Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ever since the altcoins hit the rock bottom levels during the sell-off in the first week of the month, they have been maintaining a tight consolidation. Underneath this, they are flashing early warning signs, and traders have begun to take notice. Several major cryptos are slipping below key support levels, momentum indicators are weakening, and Bitcoin dominance is quietly climbing. This combination has historically offered a strong upward pressure to the broader altcoin market. With the BTC price holding steady, the big question now is whether this is a routine pullback or whether the altcoins are at the early stage of a pullback. Altcoin Exchange Inflows Spike—Rising Sell Pressure Building? This chart tracks the 7-day cumulative altcoin exchange inflow transaction count alongside Bitcoin price action. A clear trend emerges: inflows have climbed from 35K in Q2 2025 to 44K in Q3, eased to 40K in Q4, and now stand near 49K in early 2026 — the highest reading in the dataset. Source: X Rising exchange inflows typically signal increasing intent to sell, which often precedes broader crypto market corrections. Notably, previous spikes aligned with Bitcoin pullbacks from local highs near $120K. If inflows remain above 45K–50K, Bitcoin could retest the $65K–$60K zone. A drop below 40K, however, may ease pressure and support a rebound toward $75K–$80K. USDT Supply Drops Sharply—Is Crypto Liquidity Drying Up? This chart shows Tether’s USDT recording its largest monthly decline in three years, marking a notable contraction in stablecoin liquidity. After consistent monthly expansions through 2023 and much of 2024, recent data points to a clear slowdown, with February 2026 turning negative. In crypto markets, stablecoin growth often signals fresh capital entering the system, while…
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