
The 13% Rule: When Heavy Accumulation Really Starts
The video's creator explains why he is waiting for a rise in combined stablecoin dominance (USDT + USDC) to 13% before starting to accumulate cryptocurrencies. He believes the market has not yet reached a final bottom.
Key Points of the Video:
- The 13% Rule: This number is based on an indicator, the Trending Breakout Indicator (TBO). A value of 13% for combined stablecoin dominance indicates a strong resistance level that has previously led to market bottoms.
- Current Market Outlook: The creator is bearish and expects further declines, especially for Bitcoin. He believes the year 2026 will be a bottom year within the four-year cycle.
- Scaled Accumulation Strategy: Once the 13% level is reached, he will not invest everything at once ("Aping in") but will buy in three tranches:
- First tranche: 1/7 of the total sum
- Second tranche: 2/7 of the total sum
- Third tranche: 4/7 of the total sum This is for capital preservation and to avoid poor decisions.
- RSI Analysis: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows higher lows, which could be a sign of an upcoming higher high. This would mean a further increase in stablecoin dominance and thus a more significant price drop for cryptocurrencies.
- Conclusion: The creator is convinced the market has not yet bottomed out. His trigger for starting accumulation is a combined stablecoin dominance of 13%. He recommends also considering higher levels like 15% or 17% for additional purchases.
Key Terms:
- Stablecoin Dominance: Market share of stablecoins (e.g., USDT, USDC) relative to the total crypto market. A rising value often signals a flight to safe havens.
- DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging): An investment strategy where a fixed amount is invested at regular intervals to smooth out the average purchase price.
- RSI (Relative Strength Index): A technical indicator that measures the speed and change of price movements and indicates overbought or oversold conditions.






