Altseason Debate Heats Up as Analyst Pushes Back

Analysts clash over altseason signals as Colin Talks Crypto urges caution while Moustache predicts a strong breakout ahead.

TOTAL3ES shows no confirmed breakout yet, but Moustache’s chart reveals steady consolidation signaling mounting bullish momentum.

Diverging analyses on TOTAL2 and TOTAL3ES leave traders vigilant as crypto markets near key resistance around $1.2 trillion.

The crypto market is heating up, yet experts can’t agree on whether “altseason” has truly arrived. Colin Talks Crypto and 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖, two well-known analysts on X, shared conflicting views on market signals that could define the next big altcoin rally

According to Colin Talks Crypto, many influencers are jumping the gun. “I just scrolled through my timeline and saw at least 4 separate posts all claiming ‘altseason has broken out’. FALSE,” he said, stressing that the correct indicator—TOTAL3ES, which tracks altcoins excluding stablecoins—hasn’t shown a breakout yet. His shared chart shows the altcoin market climbing from $150 billion in early 2021 to $874.94 billion in October 2025, near its all-time highs.

Source: Colin Talks Crypto

Conflicting Signals Across the Market

Colin’s data reveals years of turbulence. After peaking in late 2021 above $700 billion, altcoins crashed to about $185 billion in late 2022. The market then consolidated for months before breaking out in early 2024, hitting $800 billion

However, it corrected midyear before regaining strength toward the $875 billion mark today. He emphasized that despite optimism, “TOTAL3ES does NOT yet show a breakout,” warning traders against premature excitement.

Conversely, 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖 believes a new altseason is imminent. “TOTAL2 has already been consolidating above the ATH of 2021 and 2024 for 8 weeks,” he said. His chart indicates that the total altcoin market, excluding Bitcoin, is holding strong near $1.58 trillion.

Source: Moustache

The long-standing ascending trendline from late 2022 suggests persistent bullish momentum. Moreover, the analyst explained that extended consolidation usually strengthens market support—often preceding explosive upward moves.

Both charts highlight solid foundations but diverge on timing. Colin’s cautious stance relies on clean technical signals, while 𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕔ⓗ𝕖’s optimism focuses on consolidation strength. Consequently, traders remain on alert as key resistance zones near $1.2 trillion could determine the next phase of the crypto cycle.

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