Binance spot data: APT is currently at 0.8375, up 3.93% in 24 hours, with a high of 0.8595 and a low of 0.7852. ATOM is currently at 1.801, up 2.74%, with a high of 1.847 and a low of 1.729. ADA is currently at 0.269, up 2.52%, with a high of 0.2768 and a low of 0.2609.
Three established coins are rising together, each up between 2.5% and 4%.
But what about BTC? BTC is currently at 85,805, down 0.89% in 24 hours, with a high of 86,999 and a low of 84,972.
Note the high of 86,999—it was just $1 short of 87,000, then got rejected.
This is already the third time BTC has failed to break through 87,000.
Why is the 87,000 level so hard to break through?
Take a close look at BTC’s recent price action:
On September 22, BTC reached 87396, then pulled back.
On October 3, BTC reached 87220, then pulled back again.
On October 6, BTC reached 86999, just 1 dollar short of 87000, then got rejected again.
It’s been rejected three times in the 87000–87400 range. What does that tell us? There’s a lot of sell pressure around 87000. Every time the price reaches that level, people sell.
This is what technical analysis calls a "strong resistance level"—when the price reaches this level, it faces heavy selling pressure and is difficult to break through.
Why is there so much selling around 87000? Because many people are looking to break even at this level. In the first half of this year, BTC traded heavily in the 87000–90000 range. A lot of people bought BTC there and were left holding the bag for six months. Now BTC has finally climbed back to 87000, and the first thing those people do after being stuck for six months is rush to sell.
That’s why there’s so much selling from people looking to break even every time BTC reaches 87000.
Why are legacy coins still going up?
BTC can’t break through, but legacy coins are still rising. Why?
Because money is flowing out of BTC and into legacy coins that haven’t rallied yet.
Look at which coins are rising today:
• APT—Aptos, a new blockchain launched in 2022, previously down 80%
• ATOM—Cosmos, a legacy coin from 2019, with a cross-chain ecosystem
• ADA—Cardano, a legacy coin from 2017, just rose 11% yesterday
These coins have one thing in common: they’re all legacy coins that haven’t rallied much before.
ADA rose 11% yesterday, and today APT is up 3.93% and ATOM is up 2.74%. This shows that the legacy-coin catch-up rally is still underway, with money flowing from one legacy coin to another.
This is sector rotation, not a market-wide downturn.
But one thing to remember: once all the legacy coins that can rise have had their rally, the rotation is over. ADA, APT, and ATOM are all rising now, which means we’re nearing the end.
Let’s talk about the psychology behind this.
Think back on this altcoin season:
In early September, ZEC rose from 788 to 1296, a 64% gain.
In mid-September, NEAR rose from 2.3 to 4.8, a gain of 109%.
In late September, UNI rose from 6 to 10.9, a gain of 81%.
In early October, legacy coins LTC, FIL, and HBAR rallied to catch up.
On October 5, ADA rose 11%.
On October 6, APT and ATOM continued to rise.
That’s the full rhythm of altcoin season: first, new narratives rally; then legacy coins catch up; finally, the coins that have been forgotten the longest rally.
Now even the coins that have been forgotten the longest are rising, which means this altcoin season is nearing its end.
But have you considered this: BTC has failed to break through 87000 three times, which suggests the broader market can’t move higher either. If the broader market can’t rise, how long can the legacy-coin catch-up rally last?
The answer is: it won’t last much longer. Once the legacy coins finish catching up, the market will pull back across the board.
What should you do now?
First, let’s look at the key levels:
BTC: 86999 is today’s high and resistance. A breakout could target 87300; support is at 84972.
APT: 0.8595 is today’s high and resistance. A breakout could target 0.9; support is at 0.8.
ATOM: 1.847 is today’s high and resistance. A breakout could target 1.9; support is at 1.75.
ADA: 0.2768 was yesterday’s high and is resistance. Support is at 0.26.
Let’s break it down by situation:
If you chased ADA yesterday, you’re still slightly in profit. If it can’t break above around 0.28, take some profits off the table. The legacy-coin catch-up rally is nearing its end, so don’t get greedy.
If you chased APT or ATOM today: don’t chase during a catch-up rally. These coins are in the final wave; once they finish rising, they’ll fall. If you really want to buy, wait for a 5% pullback before considering it.
If you’re holding other altcoins: the catch-up rally in legacy coins is still underway, but that also means it’s nearing the end. Use the rebound to reduce your positions. Don’t wait until the broad market pullback starts to get out.
If you’re sitting on the sidelines: don’t rush in. BTC has failed to break through 87000 three times, and the legacy-coin catch-up rally is nearing its end. A broad pullback is the most likely next move. Waiting for the pullback to run its course before entering is much safer than chasing legacy coins now.
One last thing.
APT is up 3.93%, ATOM is up 2.74%, and ADA is up 2.52%—legacy coins are still catching up. But BTC has failed to break through 87000 three times, and the broader market can’t move higher.
When even the coins that have been forgotten the longest are rising, while the broader market can’t break through key resistance, it means this altcoin season is nearing its end.
Don’t chase prices higher as the legacy-coin rally nears its end. That’s not an opportunity—it’s the last one holding the bag. The real opportunity comes when everyone is feeling hopeless.
Did you chase legacy coins today? A. I chased APT and am slightly in profit. B. I chased ATOM and am slightly in profit. C. I’m sitting on the sidelines with no positions. D. I was stuck in a losing position for a long time and finally broke even. Be honest in the comments.
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