2026 Update
This article was originally written in 2022 and reflects the market analysis of that period. While specific price levels and market conditions are historical, investment principles and psychology remain relevant for investors. I have also updated the article with the best places to trade and store crypto assets in 2026.
Early Signs Of The Next Crypto Bull Market
It seems that retail investors are beginning to reawaken to the idea of investing in Bitcoin and crypto. This is at least what I am beginning to see in my own hometown. The recent drop into the lower 30K zone left many new and potential investors rather concerned about where the market was heading. Support was, however, impressively resilient, and it wasn’t long before BTC began floating between $38K and 40K. The recent surge to $47K has clearly confirmed strength.
It is still not really a “bullish” confirmation, but one of confidence and stability at least. This appears significant enough for retail to begin testing the waters in crypto once again. Altcoins have been hit fairly hard, so there is at least hope that a decent Altcoin Season will be triggered in the coming weeks. However, the future remains speculative at best. Because human nature has a penchant for immediate gratification, retail investors are predictable.
They buy when prices are rising. Investing is a practice aligned with future results, not the immediate. In other words, the best time to buy is when prices are low, and the general outlook is bleak. A mindset centered around immediate gratification is unable to do this, which is why the majority of investors lose money, regardless of the market. Many may endeavor to apply sound investment practices. However, their emotions often overpower their decision-making.
You Can Only Fool The Market So Long
The “traditional” voices of fear were rather vocal during the last couple of months. Despite how bearish the patterns looked, I responded that this would not result in a traditional bear market. My view was that these patterns would not reach their bearish targets, but that we would ultimately experience a reversal, or, at worst, a sideways movement. A few months ago, I published my view that Bitcoin would remain in a certain trading range for an extended period, and it did.
We are now beginning to see modest moves up, but I am not getting excited just yet. My view is that Bitcoin will remain at these levels until May. We could see brief spurts upwards, even into the 50K zone. I do, however, only envision a true breakout from these levels in May. My analysis of the charts and data points to a definitive, significant breakout in May. I maintain this view even as BTC is trading at $47K. It appears the fear-mongering did not work this time, and you have to wonder why.
Why Global Uncertainty Is Driving Bitcoin Adoption
The macro picture continues to breed enormous distrust of traditional assets and investment vehicles. Citizens from across the globe are beginning to realize how fragile the traditional finance sector actually is. These risks appear to be of greater concern than the volatility of crypto assets. In my recent article, I outlined this very likely scenario, which is now beginning to play out. We may see higher levels before entering a brief period of sideways price action.
We could see ETH hitting $3800 before a modest correction. My view is that Bitcoin will continue to coil before we see a solid breakout in May. This ideally means that BTC will remain within this range, even as it begins to broaden to the upside.
Bullish On Altcoins
In my February article, I suggested that the accumulation of Altcoins was very much on the horizon, especially once the $44K zone is broken and confirmed. I did, however, accumulate while BTC was below $40K, as my view is extremely long-term. Even if better bargains presented themselves in a further drop, I would have continued to buy alts with my passive income. I do believe that we are extremely close to a decent breakout, ultimately pushing BTC past the $60K level and beyond. This is not investment advice but my take on where we are headed in the coming months.
Where to Trade Bitcoin (BTC) & Altcoins Safely: Best Crypto Exchanges (2026)
Binance is an excellent option for spot trading due to its strong security and competitive fees. Another good option is Gate, especially for altcoin trading, as they support thousands of altcoins. When trading futures with leverage, Bybit is one of the most favored exchanges among traders due to its extensive range of products and leverage options.
Established and leading platforms also have deep liquidity, which is essential, especially for leveraged trades. If you trade assets within the Solana ecosystem, JTX, built by Jito Labs, has just launched its Solana-based trading machine. Another excellent DEX and Solana derivatives platform is Aster, which frequently handles over $48 billion in 30-day perpetual trading volume.
Where To Store Bitcoin (BTC) & Altcoins Safely: Best Hardware Wallets (2026)
Self-custody remains the safest storage solution for digital assets, specifically cold storage solutions in the form of a hardware wallet. For storing Bitcoin and altcoins, wallets that provide extensive support are best. The most commonly chosen solution is Ledger, due to its wide support and ease of use. Tangem is a newer wallet that is also beginner-friendly and supports multiple assets and blockchains.
SafePal wallets are also excellent for storing both BTC and altcoins. They are also air-gapped wallets, providing an additional layer of protection.
Final Thoughts
Being ready to trade is sometimes a better trade than actually trading. It appears that the market is preparing for a move within the altcoin sector. However, Bitcoin must first provide a little more clarity and confirmation. Trading must always be backed up with confirmation acquired through confluence and patient study. All the best! See you next time!
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