Shift to Smart Altcoin Trading in H2 2025

[umair]

With the first half of 2025 behind us, altcoin traders are being urged to shift from passive holding to a disciplined, strategy-driven approach. Traditional buy-and-hold has underperformed as Bitcoin’s dominance has continued to climb for two years straight, leaving many altcoins floundering.

Experts advocate what they call the “Low-IQ Altcoin Strategy”: buy strong altcoins when their Relative Strength Index (RSI) drops below 30, add more on a 10% dip, and exit positions once profits reach 30–50%. This method aims to capture targeted gains while avoiding prolonged downtrends.

Technical signals illustrate the current challenge. BeInCrypto notes that altcoin market capitalization (excluding BTC) completed four positive six-month candles and is now entering a red phase, which often suggests continued weakness for altcoins. Despite this, some analysts point out that June historically marks a crucial turning point, potentially signaling the end of the altcoin winter.

The key signal traders should watch is Bitcoin’s dominance, currently hovering above 65%, a level last seen in early 2021. This high dominance typically suppresses altcoin performance until BTC rotates lower. Unless BTC dominance retreats, aggressive altcoin strategies may struggle to gain traction.

That said, June could present the first glimpses of recovery, offering disciplined traders short-term opportunities. But without a broader market shift—like sustained rota­tion into altcoins—long-term success could remain elusive. This hybrid approach, combining tactical entry and exit points with active risk management, appears better suited to current conditions than passive holding.

Discussion prompts:

Do you trade altcoins using RSI-based entries and profit targets? How’s it worked?

Is Bitcoin dominance the ultimate gatekeeper for altcoin season timing?

Would you combine this smart strategy with fundamentals or stick to long-term holds?

Let’s unpack whether this strategy fits your style, or if you’re waiting for the next alt-season trend to take off.

[mistaPhi]

Interesting perspective... I've certainly learned not to hold any alts for a long period of time. And as a result, I don't even buy into them any more b/c you never know when the price will fall and remain low.

Guess you can say I'm a Bitcoin maxi at this point b/c that's the only crypto that is consistently proving to reach higher highs with each cycle. Makes it much easier to trade and I don't mind holding & buying more when the price dips (even during long bear markets b/c this is when the money is actually being made).