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Momentum has cooled across altcoins after a recent rally, with ARB consolidating near key support levels and the broader altcoin market pulling back following sharp expansion.
On the ARB/USDT 4-hour chart, price action indicates a shift from consolidation into an uptrend. ARB rose from around $0.095 to near $0.135 before encountering resistance. At the time of observation, ARB traded near $0.128, posting minor gains during the session.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe linked altcoin momentum to low volatility and strong Bitcoin performance. He added that a pullback—if it occurs—could set up a buy-the-dip scenario for ARB.
“Great momentum on [#Altcoins] over the past week, and given that the VIX remains low, [$BTC] has momentum and indices have printed new highs, I wouldn't assume that this stops.”
“For [$ARB], if this correction takes place (I doubt it), we'd likely see a buy the dip formation…”
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 18, 2026
The chart structure continues to show higher highs and higher lows, supporting a bullish trend. However, rejection near the $0.135 area slowed upward movement, and price has since moved into a narrow range.
Resistance: $0.130–$0.135 (immediate), then around $0.140 (stronger).
Support: around $0.125, with deeper levels near $0.120 and $0.110.
Momentum indicators suggest easing rather than reversal. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell from overbought conditions to near neutral territory, indicating reduced buying pressure without clear bearish divergence. The MACD shows a bearish crossover with a slightly negative histogram, pointing to short-term selling pressure, though not strong enough to confirm a full reversal.
Van de Poppe said a deeper correction is unlikely and that any pullback could form a buy-the-dip pattern. His outlook points to potential continuation toward $0.16 if support holds.
Outside the top ten cryptocurrencies, the broader altcoin market followed a similar pattern. Total market capitalization rose to approximately $195 billion before retreating to near $185 billion, reflecting a short-term correction after rapid expansion.
Earlier, the market declined through mid-March, then consolidated from late March into early April, forming a base between $169 billion and $178 billion. In mid-April, strong upward candles pushed valuations higher with limited pullbacks, suggesting aggressive capital inflows. The rally then lost pace near recent highs.
Current price action shows rejection near the $195 billion level. The pullback has brought the market toward a support zone between $182 billion and $184 billion, which is now viewed as a key stability area.
If the market holds above $180 billion, the structure remains intact. A rebound could bring another test of the $190 billion region. If support fails and the market breaks below $180 billion, attention may shift toward $178 billion.
In the short term, consolidation appears likely, with a range between $180 billion and $190 billion while indicators reset—consistent with the cooling momentum seen in individual altcoins.
Both ARB and the broader altcoin market show similar dynamics: strong upward trends remain, but momentum has slowed. The current environment favors consolidation as traders assess whether support can hold and whether the market can resume higher levels.
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