# Bitcoin retest points to renewed momentum as altcoins respond

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-22T16:40:23.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-22T16:40:23.000Z
Section: Investing

> Ryan Chamberlain said Bitcoin's breakout and subsequent retest suggested renewed momentum, with NIR and VVV also responding positively.

Bitcoin is showing signs of regaining momentum after breaking above a key price level and retesting it, with strength in recently outperforming altcoins adding to the positive signals.

In a Real Vision discussion on October 22, Ryan Chamberlain said Bitcoin had broken above a level he considered important and returned to test it over the preceding few days to a week, broadly as expected.

Chamberlain said momentum appeared to be picking up again. He pointed to NIR and VVV among the altcoins that had recently shown strength and were responding alongside Bitcoin, describing their participation as a positive sign for the market.