Market Veteran Predicts Timelines for Bitcoin Cycle Top and Start of the Altcoin Season

Market veteran Miles Deutscher recently identified where Bitcoin is in its current cycle and when altcoin season could potentially begin. He disclosed this amid Bitcoin’s recent spike above $89,000 and a subsequent retracement. Based on historical data and his analysis, Deutscher predicts a possible top for Bitcoin by mid-to-late 2025, followed by a likely surge in altcoin value. Bitcoin Bull Run in Familiar Territories According to Deutscher, Bitcoin’s price trajectory mirrors that of previous bull cycles from 2012, 2016, and 2020. He suggests that BTC is in the third, and historically, most rapid growth phase of the cycle, a phase that typically starts around 200 days after the halving event. Following data patterns from previous cycles, Deutscher sees two possible timeframes for Bitcoin to reach its peak.Using cycle length as a benchmark, he predicts a potential high point around Q2 2025. On the other hand, timelines based on Bitcoin’s halving and the breaking of its all-time high (ATH) indicate Q3 2025 as a possible top. However, Deutscher advises that while historical data provides a framework, the exact peak will become clearer only as the event approaches. By Q1 2025, he expects more definitive signs on whether Bitcoin’s momentum is slowing or still on an upward trend.Timeline for the Altcoin SeasonWhile Bitcoin has been in an upward trend, altcoins have yet to see a full-scale rally like the one witnessed in 2021. Deutscher explains that this cycle has been primarily focused on Bitcoin’s “price discovery” phase. During this phase, Bitcoin tends to absorb the bulk of market liquidity , making it challenging for altcoins to gain momentum. Deutscher noted that a key indicator for when altcoins might outperform is the level of Bitcoin dominance in the market. At present, BTC dominance continues to rise, which he considers healthy as it supports Bitcoin’s growth. Bitcoin dominance currently stands at 59.7%.However, a shift in the trend — featuring a drop in BTC dominance — would signal a more favorable environment for altcoins. He suggests that as Bitcoin’s rally matures, the capital that initially flowed into BTC will start rotating into altcoins, setting up for a possible altcoin season .Historically, the transition from Bitcoin dominance to an altcoin rally occurred in the post-halving year. In the last cycle, Bitcoin outperformed most altcoins until the end of 2020, with altcoins taking center stage in 2021. If this pattern holds, Deutscher sees early 2025 as a realistic starting point for a major altcoin rally.Potential for Growth in Altcoin InvestmentsDeutscher highlighted that the current speculation index, which measures market enthusiasm, sits at only 21%. In the previous cycle, this index peaked at over 90%, indicating there’s still substantial room for growth in the altcoin market. According to Deutscher, the market environment for crypto is highly favorable, supported by positive macroeconomic conditions that could drive further gains in both Bitcoin and altcoins.For now, Deutscher advises patience, suggesting investors focus on solid crypto projects they believe in. He recommends observing market trends and waiting for BTC dominance to correct, which he sees as a natural precursor to a robust altcoin season.