Market analysis using bitcoin dominance & usdt dominance chartsWe aim to conduct an in-depth analysis of the correlations among four key indicators used to interpret the complex dynamics and investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency market — Bitcoin Dominance, USDT Dominance, TOTAL3, and the Coinbase Premium — and to share insights on how these can be effectively utilized in real trading strategies.
By analyzing these four indicators together, traders can identify the overall market trend, gauge the vitality of the altcoin market, and assess institutional participation, which provides a foundation for developing mid- to long-term trading strategies.
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💡Understanding the Key Indicators
Bitcoin Dominance: CRYPTOCAP:BTC.D
The ratio of Bitcoin’s market capitalization to the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.
It represents Bitcoin’s market strength relative to altcoins.
USDT Dominance: CRYPTOCAP:USDT.D
The ratio of Tether (USDT) market capitalization to the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.
It helps identify risk-on/risk-off sentiment among investors and assess the level of market liquidity.
TOTAL3: CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL3
The total market capitalization of all altcoins excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
It directly reflects the overall momentum of the altcoin market.
Coinbase Premium Index: TradingView Indicator
An indicator showing the price difference of BTC between Coinbase and other major exchanges (e.g., Binance).
It is used to indirectly gauge institutional buying pressure (positive premium) or selling pressure (negative premium) in the U.S. market.
⚙️Interaction of Indicators and Trading Strategies
These four indicators exhibit specific patterns under different market conditions.
By analyzing them comprehensively, traders can identify medium- and long-term trading opportunities.
Correlation between BTC price and indicators:
BTC price vs BTC.D: Complex correlation.
BTC price vs USDT.D: Mostly inverse correlation (USDT.D rising = market uncertainty and BTC decline)
BTC price vs TOTAL3: Mostly Positive correlation (BTC rise = TOTAL3 rise)
BTC price vs Coinbase Premium: Mostly Positive correlation (sustained positive premium = continued BTC uptrend)
✔️Scenario 1: Bullish Phase📈 (Bitcoin-led Rally)
BTC.D rises: Capital concentrates into Bitcoin
USDT.D falls: Increased risk appetite, cash inflows grow
TOTAL3 moves sideways or slightly upward: Altcoins remain weak or unresponsive
Coinbase Premium rises and stays positive: Institutional buying inflow
Interpretation:
Strong institutional buying of Bitcoin drives the market, with capital shifting from stablecoins into BTC.
Altcoins may lag behind this movement initially.
Strategy:
If the Coinbase Premium remains positive even during minor BTC corrections, it favors building long BTC positions.
When the positive premium persists and BTC breaks key resistance levels, it can be interpreted as a strong buy signal.
During early stages, focus primarily on Bitcoin rather than altcoins.
✔️Scenario 2: Strong Bull Market📈 (Altcoins Join the Rally)
BTC.D declines: Capital rotates from Bitcoin to altcoins
USDT.D declines: Ongoing risk appetite and continuous inflows
TOTAL3 rises: Peak momentum in the altcoin market
Coinbase Premium remains positive: Continuous liquidity inflow
Interpretation:
As Bitcoin stabilizes or trends upward, capital starts flowing aggressively into altcoins.
The rise in TOTAL3 reflects broad-based strength across the altcoin market.
Strategy:
Select fundamentally strong altcoins and build positions gradually.
During this phase, large-cap and small-cap thematic groups may experience rotational pumps — monitoring related narratives is crucial.
✔️Scenario 3: Bearish Market📉
BTC.D rises: Altcoins fall more sharply as BTC declines
USDT.D rises: Strengthened risk aversion and increased cash positions
TOTAL3 declines: Deepening weakness in the altcoin market
Coinbase Premium drops and stays negative: Institutional selling or halted buying
Interpretation:
Heightened market anxiety leads investors to liquidate risk assets and move into stable holdings such as USDT.
Institutional selling pressure pushes the Coinbase Premium negative or maintains it in a downward trend.
Altcoins are likely to experience the greatest losses in this phase.
Strategy:
Reduce crypto exposure or convert positions to stable assets (USDT) for risk management.
During technical rebounds, consider trimming positions or cautiously taking short opportunities (with higher risk).
✔️Scenario 4: Sideways or Correction Phase
BTC.D moves sideways: Range-bound consolidation
USDT.D moves sideways: Persistent risk aversion and lower market volume
TOTAL3 moves sideways: Altcoin market remains flat or slightly weak
Coinbase Premium stable: Fluctuates between positive and negative values
Interpretation:
The market enters a wait-and-see phase with sideways movement or mild correction.
The Coinbase Premium’s neutrality reflects uncertainty in institutional capital flows.
Strategy:
Monitor BTC and TOTAL3 reactions at major support levels before re-entering positions.
It may be prudent to stay on the sidelines until clear institutional accumulation or positive catalysts emerge to restore sentiment.
🎯TradingView Chart Setup and Usage Tips
Multi-Chart Layout: Use TradingView’s multi-chart feature to display BTCUSDT, BTC.D, USDT.D, and TOTAL3 simultaneously for comparative analysis. (Apply Coinbase Premium as an additional indicator.)
Timeframes: For short-term analysis, use 1H, 4H, or 1D; for medium- to long-term, use 1W or 1M charts. Confidence increases when multiple indicators align across the same timeframe.
Trendlines and Support/Resistance: Draw trendlines, support, and resistance on each indicator chart to identify key inflection points. Breakouts on USDT.D or BTC.D often signal major market shifts.
Supplementary Indicators: Combine RSI, MACD, or other technical indicators to detect divergences or overbought/oversold zones for added precision.
⚡Analytical Value and Considerations
Comprehensive Market Insight: Analyzing all four indicators together enhances overall market understanding.
Leading vs Lagging Indicators: Coinbase Premium can serve as a leading signal, while dominance and market cap metrics act as coincident indicators reflecting current conditions.
Probabilistic Nature: These indicators are not predictive tools but should be interpreted within a broader context of market variables.
Risk Management: Always apply stop-loss measures and manage exposure carefully. Be prepared for deviations from expected market behavior.
🌍Conclusion
Bitcoin Dominance, USDT Dominance, TOTAL3, and the Coinbase Premium Index are fundamental components in decoding the complex structure of the cryptocurrency market.
Analyzing them in conjunction enables a deeper understanding of market sentiment, anticipation of upcoming opportunities and risks, and the development of a more intelligent and stable trading strategy.
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On a year on Year basis Bitcoin is where it was in early 2017
I have been talking about Bitcoin following the 2013 - 2017 Fractal and this chart shows us, in a different way, how this is still Valid.
The vertical lines on this chart are January of each year.
You can see from the Arrow on the left and right, where we are in relation to 2017.
Things to note
When we first touched the dotted line on both occasions, it led to a GREEN RED GREEN candle, however, in 2024, we got there earlier than we should have maybe and so we have had to "Wait" to fall back into date sequence.
Why ?
If we look back at 2017, we remained below that dotted line till end of April - Statistically MAY is a great month for Big moves
In my monthly candle analysis, I have also mentioned that using monthly candle close patterns, May is likely to be the better month for PA to rise higher
We seem to be playing this out BUT we need to notice how PA is Below that Dotted line.
PA is under pressure and yet in a great position though the trading volume is Low and consequentially, the candle sizes are not that impressive.
We are half way through April . Things will change and Fast......
Hang on
Bitcoin 50 SMA time snaps and Low to ATH since 2014 - UPDATEIn a similar vein to the chart posted earlier today about the patterns between the 50 and 100 SMA, this post is using the 50 SMA ( RED) and the time spent above and below PA.
Alongside this, we have the day counts for PA LOW to PA ATH since 2014
After 2013 ATH and once the 50 SMA dropped below PA, it spent 399 days below PA
After 2017 ATH and once the 50 SMA dropped below PA, it spent 329 days below PA
After 2021 ATH and once the 50 SMA dropped below PA, it spent 420 days below PA - This is an impressive stat as it includes the Deep Bear that we experienced after the Luna, 3 Arrows & FTX crashes, includes the raising of interest rates and the utter presecution by Banks and SEX in the USa.
The fact that the drop below PA was only extended by 35 days ( average) Max shows a strength in Bitcoin sentiment. It could NOT be broken
In 2015, once the 50 SMA has risen above PA, it remained there for 938 days
In 2019, once the 50 SMA has risen above PA, it remained there for 1001 days
In 2023, once the 50 SMA has risen above PA, we have been above for 756 days of an expected average projection of 966 days
This projects that PA will Drop Below the 50 SMA in about October 2015, After the ATH as previously.
This points towards an ATH in Q4 - this has some confluence with the previous post though open to suggestion.
Next is the simple PA LOW to ATH and Back to LOW day counts
2013 ATH to Cycle Low was 665 days then 847 days to Cycle ATH
2017 ATH to Cycle Low was 350 days then 1064 days to Cycle ATH
2021 ATH to Cycle Low was 378 days then, using the average of the two previous day Count from Low to ATH, gives us 952 days to Cycle ATH
This puts an ATH in JUNE 2025 !
I do not think this is realistic in anyway however, Anything is possible currently.
I do however think that June is about when PA could seriously begin to make Moves higher, with intent to reach a Cycle ATH.
The reason being, the weekly MACD will have reached Neutral by then ( if not in mid May )
So while this chart offers some confluence to other ideas, it also offers another ATH date that is way earlier than any previous cycle ATH - While I feel this is unlikely to happen, we Must keep open minds.. the adoption of BTC by main stream now may well accelerate the PA cycle.
We shall wait and find out.
Be prepared for ALL occasions....including the arrival of an early Bear. - THAT will be in another post, at some point soon
Stay safe
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