Darkfost2026-04-19

Altcoins recover $90B as share below Weekly 50 MA Improves from 89% to 67%.

Since the October 2025 top, both Bitcoin and altcoins have undergone a significant correction. Total 3, which represents the market capitalization of the altcoin sector (excluding BTC, ETH, and stablecoins), has lost nearly $460B over the period, or around 38% of its value. Nevertheless, since February, Total 3 has recovered approximately $90B, despite a tense geopolitical backdrop and a macroeconomic environment that continues to restrict available liquidity. This improvement is visible on the chart, which shows the percentage of altcoins listed on Binance trading below their weekly 50 moving average. This is a key level widely used by investors in technical analysis, as it often acts as an important support or resistance when price approaches it. After reaching 89% of altcoins on Binance trading below this level in early February, that figure has now fallen to 67%, although they still remain below this average. This suggests an early return of interest in altcoins. After a broad market correction, some investors appear to be gradually increasing exposure again. However, caution remains important. Liquidity is still constrained, while the number of cryptocurrencies has surged sharply. Today, there are around 49 million cryptocurrencies, including 4.78 million on BNB Smart Chain, 19 million on Base, and more than 22 million on Solana, making asset selection far more complex and critical.