The Alpha Quant model has issued a sell signal for BTC/USDT, raising red flags across the crypto trading community. Despite Bitcoin trading above $120,000, the divergence with altcoins and mounting whale pressure suggest a possible correction ahead.
Altcoins not following Bitcoin
Historically, when Bitcoin rallies, altcoins follow. But not this time.
Several major altcoins have remained flat or declined, while Bitcoin pushed to new highs. This kind of decoupling often hints at a short-term imbalance in market sentiment and possibly, an incoming pullback.
Quant model suggests shakeout is near
The Alpha Quant system, built on RSI momentum, institutional flow, and volatility filters, flashed multiple short entries on the daily chart. Current signals are driven by:
- Momentum divergence
- Overcrowded long positions
- Sudden sell pressure from large wallets (whales)
Traders see this as a classic “shakeout setup” a brief flush to reset leverage before a potential next leg up.
Altcoin season not yet confirmed
The Altcoin Season Index has ticked higher but remains below breakout thresholds. Until Bitcoin dominance eases, analysts remain skeptical of a full altseason.
In short: this isn’t a crash. But it might be a controlled reset before the bulls return.
Source: MarketWatch, El País, Economic Times, TradingView
Date: July 19, 2025
