To be completely honest, I never envisioned a world where Bitcoin would hit $110K while Ethereum failed to reach a new all-time high. That scenario simply didn’t seem possible based on past cycles and market behaviors.
Because of this miscalculation, I didn’t sell enough of my holdings during the Trump election period—a time that, in hindsight, was the clear moment to exit altcoins. Misreading ETH in this cycle has proven to be a fatal mistake, as its price action hasn’t followed the expected trajectory despite Bitcoin’s strength.
Trump and Interest Rates
Now, the pivot becomes clear: Trump is aggressively pushing for lower interest rates. Many traders and investors seem to have forgotten just how insane the markets moved when the money printer was on and rates were near zero.
We are very likely about to witness a repeat of that scenario. Trump’s strategy appears to be geared toward forcing lower rates, which will inevitably pump all risk markets, including equities and crypto. The key takeaway here is that when liquidity returns to the market, speculation will follow, and altcoins will surge in response.
Ethereum’s Path to New ATHs
One critical factor that should not be overlooked is the pace at which both Trump-aligned players and institutions are accumulating ETH. This isn’t just a retail narrative—smart money is positioning itself heavily in Ethereum. Given this trend, I’m confident that ETH will see new ATHs in the near future, driven by institutional demand and macroeconomic shifts.
Alts Will Move in Single Weekly Candles
When this liquidity wave hits, altcoins will not climb slowly—they will teleport to their previous ATHs in just a handful of weekly candles. This is a pattern we’ve seen before, and it will likely play out again with even more aggression once capital starts flowing back into risk assets.
Survive, Hold, and Accumulate
Right now, the strategy is simple: survive, hold, and accumulate if you have the dry powder. This period is by far the toughest in crypto—not only are losses more probable than gains, but the market also feels stagnant and dull. It’s a mental grind to stay engaged during these conditions. However, history has shown that these are precisely the moments when fortunes are built.
We are currently sitting at the valley of oversold indicators across ETH and altcoins. From a technical perspective, this is the best buying opportunity since 2023. The challenge is having the patience to endure this boredom and stagnation while positioning for the inevitable explosion in price action.
Mark These Levels
Mark these levels in your mind. These moments of maximum boredom and despair are the exact points that deliver outlandish gains once the market turns. ETH and alts may look weak now, but when they move, they will move fast and without warning.
The playbook remains unchanged: hold through the pain, accumulate when possible, and prepare for the next leg up. When the liquidity tide turns, those who survived this phase will be the biggest winners.
