The crypto market often reveals its most powerful opportunities when confidence quietly builds beneath the surface. At moments like this, price action tightens, volatility fades, and technical structures begin to mirror past breakout phases.
Many seasoned traders believe the altcoin market has entered exactly such a moment, with charts suggesting that a major upside expansion may be approaching. If history repeats, XRP could stand among the biggest beneficiaries.
In a recent post on X, analyst Bird drew attention to a striking technical formation developing across the broader altcoin market. He focused on the total crypto market capitalization excluding Bitcoin, a metric that strips out Bitcoin’s influence and offers a clearer view of altcoin strength.
His analysis centers on a familiar bullish continuation pattern that has preceded major rallies in previous cycles.
Is it just me, or does this look so damn obvious that the altcoin market is about to giga send back to ATHs?!
(This will make $XRP go parabolic btw) pic.twitter.com/XT05GGV6Wa
— Bird (@Bird_XRPL) January 13, 2026
A Bullish Flag Anchored at Strong Support
Bird’s TradingView chart highlights a bullish flag forming above the $1.28 trillion level in total altcoin market capitalization. This structure typically emerges after a strong impulsive rally, followed by a controlled consolidation that allows the market to absorb profits without breaking the trend. In this case, price continues to respect former resistance, now acting as solid support.
The market’s ability to hold this level signals strength rather than exhaustion. Instead of aggressive selling, buyers continue to step in on dips, compressing prices within a tightening range. This behavior often sets the stage for a continuation move once momentum returns.
Historical Parallels With the 2021 Altcoin Surge
The significance of this setup becomes clearer when viewed through a historical lens. During the 2021 bull cycle, the altcoin market displayed a nearly identical structure before accelerating toward new all-time highs. At that time, consolidation near similar levels preceded a sharp expansion from around $1.5 trillion toward the $2 trillion region.
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Bird’s comparison suggests that the current pattern may represent a macro reset rather than a topping formation. If the structure resolves to the upside, the altcoin market could revisit—and potentially exceed—previous peak capitalization levels.
Why XRP Could React Aggressively
XRP has consistently demonstrated explosive behavior during broad altcoin expansions. When capital rotates out of Bitcoin and into high-liquidity altcoins, XRP often attracts outsized inflows due to its deep markets and historical volatility. With XRP already maintaining a constructive technical structure, a confirmed altcoin breakout could act as a powerful catalyst.
As altcoin market capitalization expands, XRP’s price has historically moved faster than the broader market once momentum takes hold. This dynamic supports Bird’s view that XRP could enter a parabolic phase if the bullish flag confirms.
A Market at an Inflection Point
The current setup reflects a market coiling for resolution rather than signaling weakness. While no pattern guarantees an outcome, the alignment of structure, support, and historical precedent strengthens the bullish case.
If the altcoin market breaks higher from this consolidation, XRP may not simply follow—it may lead the charge.
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