The chart also shows volume slowly increasing, showing that interest is returning. According to the analyst, this is not just happening in ARB. Other projects in the Ethereum ecosystem, including Layer 1s and related protocols, are also starting to wake up.
Market Still in the Base-Building Phase
Despite these early bullish signals, the market is still in what analysts call a “base-building phase.” After the heavy drop in late 2025, prices have spent the last few months stabilizing.
Michael van de Poppe explains that this phase usually lasts around two to four months, and the market is now approaching the final stage of that process.
Bitcoin is also showing a similar pattern, having spent about 2.5 months building its base. This alignment between Bitcoin and altcoins adds more weight to the idea that a broader market move could be coming.
What Could Happen Next?
If this pattern continues, the analyst believes the next breakout phase could last another two to four months. During this time, prices could see strong upward moves, with gains potentially ranging between 150% to 400% from recent lows.
For now, the market is not fully bullish yet, but the structure is clearly improving.
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