• Bitcoin dominance has surged from 57% to 67% and is approaching 71% resistance.  
  • If Bitcoin breaks past 71% dominance, the market could see a significant rally.  
  • A rejection at 71% dominance could lead to a period of sideways movement in the market.

Earlier this week, Bitcoin surged above the average price value of gold and other commodities. Most of the top-level exchanges show Bitcoin’s dominance up to October year 2023, and even higher, by a specific percentage. Today, Bitcoin’s 67 percent market share is just close to the critical resistance lines. Revenues have continued to increase, and analysts are watching such movements so as to make their decisions about the price.

Increasing Dominance of Bitcoin

Upward trend Transformation: Bit-domination has seen an upward trend in the chart; and suddenly, it went to 67% from 57% in a matter of a few months. This trend, however, may be called significant as it has passed different resistance levels and is showing an approach towards the 71% dominance level, said to be a major resistance zone. This event could be not only amazing for the cryptomarket but potentially foster Bitcoin’s movement increases above 71% and towards new heights.

The dominance chart has a rising slope indicating that the trend of ascending is intact. According to this situation of rising Bitcoin dominance, the entire crypto market could better expect some changes in investing behavior. The higher the bitcoins surpasses the remaining cryptocurrencies, the altcoins could remain stagnant for a certain time. Nevertheless, this resistance rejection could bring about a brief period of side movements for Bitcoin and the altcoin market.

The previous couple of years have seen Bitcoin dominance undergo a variety of timeframes. Presently, today’s recent surge of dominance follows the trend of previous years when Bitcoin lasted approximately four days’ worth of dominance at 64%. It seems to have caused some analysts to speculate whether history is going to repeat itself.

Market Effect of Bitcoin on Other Altcoins

With the growing number of talks about the effect that increased dominance of Bitcoin would have on the market, some are left asking whether this would signal the beginning of yet another breakout period of time where Bitcoin has its monopoly as far as market movement is concerned. Historically, Bitcoin has led the way in the cryptocurrency market, especially whenever volatility arises. More people have been speculating according to analysts that given a larger percentage of the gain that Bitcoin has been realizing, altcoins may not be fortunate to have a longer or even experience periods of volatility themselves. 

This has become significant in the degree to which one can hold sway at the moment because it directly transfers value on altcoins and their values. So as long as Bitcoin stays on the upward course related to valuation, altcoins may not be able to keep up; as demonstrated in the rally during 2021 when Bitcoin’s dominance peaked at above 70% before price pullbacks for altcoins due to capital transfer to Bitcoin. Thus, it follows that similar occurrences may also take place in the event of Bitcoin’s upward moves from the current level.

What does the future hold for Bitcoin Dominance? 

Bitcoin is currently at a crossroads in its dominance, pushing the critical 71% resistance level. The ultimate question will be: Will Bitcoin’s dominance break this level, or will it face another dip? This answer is likely to spell out direction in the market over a short period. 

In case Bitcoin crosses the 71 mark, there can be subsequent increases in Bitcoin’s dominance, which eventually may shoot the price of Bitcoin much higher.

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Yusuf Islam is a crypto analyst and writer, specializing in technical analysis and Web3, delivering insights on market trends and blockchain technology.