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Wall Street ETFs have killed the 4-year cycle. Here’s how professionals are trading altcoins now

Last updated: August 31, 2025 7:18 am
By Michelle Whelan 4 Min Read
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  • Top analyst claims that the traditional 4-year crypto-cycle is dead and replaced by an ETF driven market

  • ETH breaking the 20-day EMA as the key technical sign that the altcoin bull market has ended

  • The analyst describes this as the “last easy cycle” before a major depression

A top analyst predicts the turn of the altcoin market after the longest bear-market in history.

Contents
The 4-Year Crypto Cycle Is Dead and the “Final Easy Run” Altcoin Run has Begun NowForget the 4-Year cycle. Here’s what matters nowWhy has the old cycle broken down?The #1 Sign that the Altcoin Run has BegunEthereum’s break over its 20-day EMA is the start of Altcoin SeasonHere’s how to trade the “Final Easy Cycle”.How is he situated?What is the long-term outlook for the economy?

The 4-Year Crypto Cycle Is Dead and the “Final Easy Run” Altcoin Run has Begun Now

Michael van de Poppe believes that the old 4-year cycle of crypto is dead. A new set of indicators, led by an important Ethereum breakout and imminent rates cuts, point to the beginning of the “final cycle of easy gains” for altcoins.

When will #Altcoins be running?

We can’t deny.

The market is still bad as we are still in the longest bear-market in history for #Altcoins.

My altcoin portfolio has dropped by more than 50%.

It’s not good. People lose their faith.

What can we expect and when does it turn?… pic.twitter.com/nU7G54DAxi

— Michael van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) August 30, 2025

Forget the 4-Year cycle. Here’s what matters now

The analyst’s main thesis is that the cryptomarket has fundamentally changed. He says that traders who still build their strategy on a fixed 4-year timeline will make a “massive mistake.”

Why has the old cycle broken down?

Bitcoin is now an institutional asset. With the launch of spot ETFs, its price is now determined by real-time macroeconomic conditions and capital flows. It’s no longer based on a pre-programmed schedule for halving.

Related BTC may surge to $148K after 2024’s Bitcoin halving: New Analysis

The fact that BTC reached a new high before the halving of the price is his primary proof that the old playbook has become obsolete.


The #1 Sign that the Altcoin Run has Begun

Van de Poppe points to one primary technical indication as the starting pistol for the altcoin rallies.

Ethereum’s break over its 20-day EMA is the start of Altcoin Season

The breakout of Ethereum over its 20-day moving average exponential (EMA). He says this is the first instance since the altcoin bull market began. He compares the current market setup to the bottom of the market in September 2019, which was followed by a massive upswing.

Sourced Van de Poppe tweet

Here’s how to trade the “Final Easy Cycle”.

The analyst knows what to do next, as the market is at a turning-point.

How is he situated?

He is still fully invested in altcoins. He notes that despite his portfolio being down by 50%, it has outperformed the altcoin market as a whole, which saw a drawdown of 80%. He sees this current momentum as presenting a great opportunity to accumulate altcoins.

I’m not selling altcoins at these prices, as I want to buy in lower.

The upside is huge.

Patience and patience are required.

— Michael van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) August 20, 2025

What is the long-term outlook for the economy?

He warns this is the “last easy cycle” in crypto. He believes that the next Bitcoin peak will be the “peak” for the entire market, and will start a major “depression.” The coming altcoin run is the last best chance for exponential gains.

Related:Van de Poppe predicts timetable for altcoins like Wormhole, XRP and Cardano to ignite BIG price run

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