• The altcoin market hits new highs, signaling increased investor interest and potential growth.
• Seasonal trading trends like Uptober and Pumpcember are expected to accelerate altcoin growth.
• Token unlocks, including $555 million worth, could bring volatility but boost altcoin supply.

The altcoin market is experiencing a resounding rise with its market capitalization anticipated to hit an all time high this week. This increase is an indication of increased confidence and investor interest in other cryptocurrencies. With the rise of altcoins, subsequent speculation is rife that a bullish pattern will prevail in future markets indicating a potential change in investor behaviour.

Analyst Ash Crypto emphasized the power of seasonal trading trends like Uptober, Moonvember, and Pumpcember that have the potential to cause altcoin to increase at a faster rate. Historically, such trading trends increase the investor activity particularly both retail and institutional interests increase as a result of these trade trends.

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Over $555M in Tokens Set to Unlock

One of the main reasons that have led to this growth is that the number of tokens that will be released including more than $555 million between October 6 and 13 have elaborated on it. Tokenomist considers such token unlocks to be a diverse range of projects, including new altcoins as well as existing layer-1 networks. 

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ATH is taking the lead, unlocking $1.26 billion tokens valued at $68.06 million which is 10.32% of the total supply. The second entrant will be Aptos (APT) with an unexercised amount of $61.53 million tokens, amounting to 1.61% of its circulating supply.

Furthermore, projects such as BABY, BB, and HOME will dispose of more than 9% of total supplies. This high supply of tokens will affect the market in terms of market supply.

Source: Tokenomist

There is also another token of LINEA, IO, and MOVE projects that is planned to be released. Such unlocks shall make the week a busy one to various industries. One of the largest projects with $115.16 million (0.09% of its circulation supply) of Solana that will be unlocked is one of the highest-ranking projects. Meme coin TRUMP will issue $38.05 million equivalent to 1.52% of its supply. 

Although this is generally energized through token unlocks, it can cause high selling pressure which usually leads to declining prices occasionally. Nonetheless, general industry indicators give information that is promising to altcoins. 

Altcoin Season Looms as Index Hits 69

The TOTAL3 chart, which watches the capitalization of cryptocurrency markets without considering Bitcoin and Ethereum, recently passed through a decisive resistance of $1.16 trillion. This means that there is high demand for altcoins, which signifies further expansion of the industry.

The projections under fibonacci show possible high values to be reached by token and the first is the available value of 1.31 trillion. The subsequent objectives are $1.48 trillion and $1.76 trillion. The present Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 61, indicating that the altcoins are on the increase but they have not yet reached the overbought status. A

Source: TradingView

The Altcoin Season Index is currently 69, the index passes at 69 when the market is on the brink of a full season. The stage also encompasses the outflow of funds out of Bitcoin and Ethereum into mid/ and small-cap tokens.

Source: Coinglass

Another force in the market will always be Bitcoin, which recently reached its all-time high of above $126,000. The capital turnover could result in significant returns to the alternative coins, which would be a milestone in terms of the cryptocurrency market in general.

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