TOTAL3 trade ideas
***REMINDER*** of the TOTAL 3 Targets.We are on the cusp of price discovery in many key assets that will contribute to the upcoming alt season.
The Russell 2000 #RTY is close to all time highs..
#GOLD is charging ahead which often pulls up ~BTC
#ETHEREUM hit a new all time already and retraced ... so the next break above will likely see price discovery and vacuum price action to fib extension around $7.5k
#BTCd dominance has topped.
This cup and handle for Total 3 has been a long time in the making which suggests a powerful move is likely to occur.
TOTAL3 Signals: Altcoin Season IncomingHello Traders 🐺
In this idea, I want to talk about TOTAL3, which represents the total Altcoins market cap excluding BTC and ETH. In my opinion, this is a very key metric to recognize the beginning or the end of an Altcoin season.
Everything is pretty clear on the chart, so I’ll keep the explanation quick and useful. As you can see, price is forming an ascending triangle, which is a very bullish sign according to TA. Also, when you apply Fibonacci tools, you can see that if price breaks above the current resistance — which is the ATH — the next target is at the 0.5 Fibonacci level, giving roughly 70% potential pump from here.
Moreover, in the RSI, we need to see a break above 70 to enter the real FOMO phase in the Altcoins section.
I hope you enjoy this idea, and as always, remember:
🐺 Discipline is rarely enjoyable, but almost always profitable 🐺
🐺 KIU_COIN 🐺
Monthly logarithmic chart on total3 suggests it could 44x!On the total3 chart we can see the majority of altcoins (excluding ethereum) have been consolidating for quite a long time in this ascending triangle which s also a bullish pennant. These patterns break to the upside far more than they break to the downside and this current one is nearing its apex. If we clued the pole of the pennant to calculate the Bullish breakout target/measured move, we can see that the target is 44 x higher than the current price. Of course this beng a logarithmic scale pattern, it may not ht its full 100% breakout target for multiple years even, but the angle of the measured move line does suggest we could see it reach such heights by 2028 and possibly even before it. *not financial advice*
Altcoin Market (TOTAL3) Gearing Up for a Major Test at $1.12T🔥 Altcoin Market (TOTAL3) Gearing Up for a Major Test at $1.12T 📊
Hey guys, Kiri here – the FX Professor.
If you haven’t seen my latest video post, go check it out — I broke down the full story behind Powell, Trump, and the ping-pong match they’re playing with this market. But today, let’s zoom in on what really matters: the Total Crypto Market Cap excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum — TOTAL3 .
🔍 What’s happening?
TOTAL3 is still trading inside its large ascending channel. What we’re watching now is the setup for the third and most decisive test at the $1.12T level.
Why does this matter? Because this level has already caused two strong rejections. A third test here could either confirm the breakout … or become the market’s trapdoor.
🧠 Context:
• S&P 500 is holding above major resistance ✅
• Rate cut decisions expected in September (Powell’s words) 🗓️
• Bitcoin & Ethereum still acting strong — ETH especially outperforming 👑
🎯 What’s the expectation?
I’m leaning more bullish right now. With the macro picture improving and equities pushing higher, I believe we’ll see another test of that 1.12T level soon .
From there, it’s all about the breakout or the rejection.
🚀 If we break out:
Target zones open up at 1.39T and 1.51T — the upper bounds of this long-term channel.
📉 If we reject:
Expect a return to the lower boundary near 898B , adjusting slightly over time since it’s an ascending level.
🧭 Final thoughts:
Markets don’t lie — levels do.
The narrative, the noise, the ping-pong politics… they’re all part of the distraction.
But price? It’s still playing within the structure.
Keep your eyes on 1.12T. That’s the battlefield.
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙 🌟🤝📈
Big Short or Big Pump? The Market is Playing Ping-Pong With Us🎾 Big Short or Big Pump? The Market is Playing Ping-Pong With Us 🏓
Hey guys, Kiri here – the FX Professor.
Lately, it’s been neither a big short nor a big pump… Instead, it feels like the market is just playing ping-pong with us .
Powell talks rate cuts → market pumps.
A day later → it dumps.
Trump and Powell, back and forth like a match, while the crowd watches — dizzy, confused, getting played.
That’s why I created this image — a snapshot of the real game being played. Trump and Powell at the table, meme coins in the audience, ETH as queen, BTC as king sipping espresso ☕👑
But back to the charts…
📊 What’s Happening on the Charts:
• BTC + S&P 500: Sideways — no clear trend.
• Total Crypto Market Cap (Excl. BTC & ETH): The only chart that really matters right now.
We’ve already seen 2 rejections in the middle of the channel (Red 1 and 2).
The 3rd test at 1.12T is coming — and that’s going to be the moment of truth.
🚀 If it breaks above 1.12T:
Targets become 1.39T and 1.51T. Momentum will likely return to altcoins.
⚠️ If it rejects again:
Look for a drop toward the 898B area of support (give or take, since the support is ascending).
🪙 Snapshot:
• Bitcoin: Still king. The new digital gold. Calm and collected. ☕
• Ethereum: Outperforming majors. Despite short-term dips, still parabolic. 👑
• Altcoins: Waiting. Still not breaking out. The 1.12T level will decide the fate.
⚠️ The Takeaway:
FOMO. FUD. Headlines. Distractions.
Trump and Powell may look like they’re battling it out… but it’s us getting hit with the ball over and over again. 🎾
The only edge we’ve got? Key levels .
Watch the chart. Trade the level. Ignore the noise.
I’ll be posting updated BTC, ETH, and altcoin charts later today — stay tuned, and stay focused on what matters: the third test at 1.12T.
One Love,
The FXPROFESSOR 💙
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Ethereum VS Altcoins: The Must-Watch RatioNew all-time high! The price of Ether indeed reached a new all-time high during the trading session on Sunday, August 24, surpassing 4,900 US dollars. The loop is therefore closed with a market that has returned to the previous cycle’s all-time high, the record set back in November 2021.
It now makes perfect sense for the market to take a pause and enter a consolidation phase after the vertical bullish move in place since last April. It is important to know how to secure profits when the market comes back into contact with major resistance.
In this new analysis, I will discuss the relationship between Ethereum and altcoins. Since the beginning of the summer, BTC dominance has significantly declined, but this cannot be considered an altcoin season. Indeed, this decline mainly stems from Ether’s strong rebound.
Today I present to you the decisive barometer that allows us to clearly distinguish between a period favorable to Ethereum and one favorable to altcoins.
1. The Ether token marked a new all-time high above 4,900 US dollars during the trading session on Sunday, August 24.
Technical target reached! ETH/USD therefore registered a new all-time high during the trading session on Sunday, August 24. The market briefly surpassed the November 2021 record before entering a logical and technically very healthy consolidation phase.
The new major support is located at 3,900/4,000$ on the technical analysis level, while the major resistance stands at 4,900$. A lateral transition phase could develop between these two levels before the underlying bullish trend resumes.
The chart below shows ETH/USD weekly candlesticks:
2. Here is the decisive indicator that helps clearly distinguish ETH season from altcoin season
Most investors misunderstood the decline in BTC dominance since the beginning of the summer. It was not an altcoin season but rather a period favorable to Ethereum.
Below you will find the decisive barometer that helps understand the relative strength between altcoins (TOTAL 3) and Ethereum. As long as the altcoins/ETH ratio trend (TOTAL 3 / ETH) remains bearish, the market is in ETH season and not in altcoin season.
You can observe a slightly upward channel chart pattern. It will therefore be crucial to watch the reaction of this ratio as it approaches the lower part of the channel. A rebound from the lower part could be a signal more favorable to altcoins.
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TOTAL3 & Bullish ResistanceThe cup pattern. A bowl. A curve... If you draw a straight line from the last peak, left to right, you can get the pattern neckline, the base. When this resistance is being challenged it means the market is ready to move ahead. The more that it is challenged, the weaker it becomes.
See here the long-term TOTAL3 index chart. Very strong volume. Strong bullish conditions. Trading above all moving averages, everything looks great.
'Resistance' is being faced at the right end of the pattern, just as it happened back in November 2024. This is a bullish pattern. There can be a drop, retrace at resistance, followed by additional growth. The way the chart looks now we are aiming at a repeat of 2024. A rising line. Straight up.
While we have a steady rise since 7-April this is part of a period of bullish consolidation, the real breakout is yet to happen. The bigger portion of the bullish move is yet to show up. The best is yet to come.
Everything will be much better; higher prices, in the coming months.
The altcoins market will continue to grow. Market conditions will continue to improve and Bitcoin will stabilize at a high price only to continue with its eternal bull-trend.
Thank you for reading.
Namaste.
TOTAL3 double top with bearish divergenceThe TOTAL3 (altcoin market cap excluding BTC & ETH) has now climbed back to the $1T zone, almost testing its previous highs. But if we look closer, the chart is flashing a clear bearish divergence alongside a double top (M-pattern) structure.
Here’s the key takeaway:
If the pattern plays out, 950B support becomes the crucial line to watch.
A bounce at 950B could just be a healthy correction from the bearish divergence.
But if 950B breaks, the next strong support sits near 786B.
That zone could open doors for fresh altcoin accumulation opportunities. On the other hand, for those already holding, this level can also be considered a final profit-taking area before a deeper correction sets in.
Overall, the chart suggests the altcoin market is due for correction, especially with Bitcoin dominance on the rise. Patience and risk management are key here.
TOTAL3 Approaches Key Resistance with $2.5T Target in FocusTOTAL3 is approaching a critical juncture as we head into year-end. The base case remains a move toward $2.5T, with the index currently around $1T and pressing against resistance from the January highs and 2021 cycle peak. A breakout from these levels could mark the start of a new phase in price discovery.
TOTAL 3 New Update (12H)This analysis is an update of the analysis you see in the "Related publications" section
This index has broken below the red zone; if a pullback to this area occurs, it may act as support again and the index could move upward
For risk management, please don't forget stop loss and capital management
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The Growth Of Crypto Excluding BTC and ETHIn the world of cryptocurrencies, a remarkable tale of growth unfolded between 2020 and 2025. The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, embarked on an extraordinary journey from a modest $100 billion in 2020 to a staggering $1 trillion by 2025.
Now in 2025, the cryptocurrency market has become a diverse ecosystem. Stablecoins have solidified their role, achieving a market cap of over $200 billion and driving adoption in various sectors. The tokenization of real-world assets gained momentum, with approximately $12 billion in tokenized securities existing on blockchains.
Looking ahead, experts predict even more dramatic growth. With the potential for the total cryptocurrency market cap to reach $3.5 trillion in the near future. It's not far-fetched to imagine the market excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum could surge to $5 trillion before 2030
Altcoins Recovering: TOTAL3 Bounces from Key Support ZoneIn my previous analysis on TOTAL3, I mentioned that I'm working with two possible bullish scenarios for altcoins. It now seems we're firmly in Scenario #2.
📉 The price dropped exactly into the highlighted support zone, then yesterday we saw a clean recovery and reversal starting right from that area — a textbook technical reaction.
📈 At the time of writing, TOTAL3 sits at $986B, and a break above the $995B–$1T resistance could trigger a new leg up for altcoins.
🎯 Short- and mid-term targets remain:
• $1.08T (recent top)
• $1.15T
• Potential for new all-time highs if momentum builds
✅ As long as price holds above the $920–$930B support zone, bulls remain in control. This keeps the door open for selective altcoin entries — ideally, projects with real structure, strong tokenomics, and clear momentum.