Market Data 
After favorable US inflation data, Bitcoin went up by 7.54% in 24 hours, surpassing $65,000. Traders are monitoring key factors for a probable surge above $70,000. At this time, renowned crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe announced his decision to sell his Bitcoin holdings, citing various strategic reasons. As Bitcoin nears a new high or a major sell-off, van de Poppe’s action shows his systematic approach to the volatile crypto industry.
Strategic Shift to Altcoins
The strong dollar influences Van de Poppe’s decision, as do U.S. regulatory pressures and the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening, all of which have pressured Bitcoin’s price. Despite Bitcoin’s drop to $60,000, van de Poppe remains optimistic about future trends. He believes that poor macroeconomic data and a potential Fed shift from QT to QE could eventually benefit Bitcoin.
He also sees Ethereum ETF approval as a trigger point for market rotation, making altcoins more attractive. Thus, he plans to reinvest in altcoins to take advantage of their lower valuations and higher ROI potential. He emphasizes the importance of trading altcoins to increase Bitcoin holdings rather than holding them long-term.
Market Dynamics and Portfolio Allocation
Moreover, he strongly believes that the underperformance of small and medium-cap altcoins is due to Ethereum’s stagnant movement over the past three years. However, he sees potential for a turnaround with the upcoming Ethereum ETF approval. His strategy involves monitoring Bitcoin valuations closely to gauge market strength. He suggests a portfolio allocation of 30% in Ethereum and the 70% in seven top altcoins like Near, Chainlink, Polkadot, Avalanche, Cardano, Aptos, and Hedera, balancing market cap and risk.
He advises using USD pairs for better liquidity and regularly tracking portfolio value in Bitcoin terms. Gradually selling altcoins as they appreciate against Bitcoin helps lock in profits, with a recommended 20% sale of holdings as they increase in BTC valuation.
Long-Term Vision and Market Rotation
Van de Poppe highlights the importance of rotating through the market cycle, initially focusing on early-cycle performers like Solana and then shifting profits into other altcoins. He aims to 2x to 3x Bitcoin holdings through strategic altcoin investments, achieving substantial portfolio growth even with modest multipliers. He stresses the need for consistent profit-taking, portfolio rebalancing, and an adaptive trading strategy.
High Demand and Supply Constraints
Former Chief Strategy Officer of Blockstream, Samson Mow, reinforces van de Poppe’s strategy by highlighting the continuous high demand for Bitcoin. Mow points out that US ETFs, MicroStrategy, and Tether collectively purchase nearly 1,900 Bitcoins daily, against a daily supply of only 450 Bitcoins post-halving. This significant demand-supply imbalance suggests a bullish outlook for Bitcoin prices.
Van de Poppe’s strategy, aligned with these demand dynamics, involves temporarily exiting Bitcoin to capitalize on altcoin opportunities, ultimately aiming to reenter Bitcoin at a more favorable position.
