The consolidation phase during the last bull market lasted 50 days, and this one has only been 28 days so far. The key is still how the price reacts at $83K. If it keeps grinding here, it means more consolidation and leverage flushing is needed. If it’s a true breakout, it’s usually marked by a big green candle piercing through. Let’s see what happens on Monday. This round of strong altcoin breakouts has been pretty decisive. Some people like chasing after breakouts, while others prefer to wait for the first pullback after the breakout, like with hype coins—you can still catch them if you wait. Both strategies can make money. The key is to quickly get familiar with how this round of altcoins is playing out. Once $BTC truly breaks upward, missing the boat will make it really hard to get back in.