Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $62,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $64,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a recovery wave and climbed above $62,000. The price is trading above $62,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $62,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $64,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Recovery Faces Resistance Bitcoin price remained supported above the $60,500 zone. BTC formed a base and settled above $61,500 to start a recovery wave. There was a move above the $62,200 and $62,500 levels. The price even surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,100 swing high to the $59,106 low. However, the bears seem to be active near $64,000. The price is again moving lower below the $63,200 level. Bitcoin is now trading above $62,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $62,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $62,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $63,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $64,000 level. A close above the $64,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $65,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $66,500 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,100 swing high to the $59,106 low. The next barrier for the bulls could be $68,000. Downside Continuation In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $64,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $62,500 level. The first major support is near the $62,200 level. The next support is now near the $61,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $61,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $60,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $62,500, followed by $62,000. Major Resistance Levels – $64,000 and $65,500.
Following Bitcoin’s rebound from last week’s dip below $59,000, the market is now weighing whether the recent price crash has finally run its course or if a deeper correction is still ahead. While the recovery has provided some relief across the crypto market, analysts warn that Bitcoin remains in a fragile position as weak demand, cautious investor sentiment, and broader market uncertainty continue to weigh on the price action. According to market experts, Bitcoin’s outlook remains largely bearish despite the short-term bounce. However, analysts also point to a potential silver lining in the current downturn that may benefit long-term investors. Bitcoin Price Set For Massive Crash This Summer Crypto market expert Aralez has issued a fresh bearish forecast for Bitcoin, suggesting that the ongoing downtrend has not yet ended. In an X post on June 6, the analyst said Bitcoin’s decline has just begun, indicating that the recent drop below $60,000 was only the early stage of the bear market. Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted the Bitcoin Crash Says Price Could Reach $40,000, Here’s When Aralez noted that since May 2026, he has consistently predicted a decline below $60,000, believing that Bitcoin would eventually take out local lows as bearish pressure mounts. As he forecasted, the $60,000 to $63,000 BTC price range has now been decisively lost. With this key support broken, the analyst warned that the next downside move could be really aggressive. Using a detailed chart to support his outlook, Aralez outlined a bearish roadmap for Bitcoin’s price this summer. The chart shows that Bitcoin traded within an ascending channel between April and May but ultimately broke below the lower boundary, triggering a prolonged downtrend through late May and early June. Notably, Aralez projected that Bitcoin’s next move will likely be a short-term bounce toward the $71,000 support zone. After Bitcoin retests this zone, he said a major distribution phase is likely to begin. During this stage, the cryptocurrency could see an impulsive sell-off toward $46,000 to $48,000, representing a 25% to 28% drop from current levels above $62,000. Aralez noted that a decline to this lower range will lead to a slow bottom formation, officially resetting the broader market cycle. He cautioned investors not to assume that the bottom is already in, emphasizing that current market data and conditions suggest otherwise. The analyst also confirmed that Bitcoin’s bear market is still ongoing. He urged investors and traders to prepare ahead and avoid major mistakes now more than ever. Analyst Sees Accumulation Before Next Bitcoin Rally In his X post, Aralez outlined a silver lining to his bearish outlook, noting that once Bitcoin reaches a bottom, a significant accumulation phase is likely to follow. He said this stage could present a strong long-term opportunity for investors, as valuations stabilize and selling pressure gradually fades. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts When Bitcoin Price Will Reach $100,000 In 2026 Based on historical price movements, an accumulation phase after a cycle bottom often sets the foundation for the next major trend reversal. Building on this, Aralez noted that after the accumulation phase, an explosive expansion could follow. This would signal a return of strong bullish momentum, with prices potentially accelerating sharply while investors who had bought at the bottom could see major gains. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin entered June under significant pressure, trading down approximately 11.6% on the week heading into June 8 and struggling to reclaim key momentum levels — caught between crypto-specific deleveraging and a macro environment where oil, real yields, and policy uncertainty are all moving in the wrong direction simultaneously, according to QCP Capital’s latest Market Colour update. Related Reading: Bad News For Bitcoin: Historical Lows Show The Bottom Actually Lies Below $30,000 The catalyst that accelerated the selloff came from an unexpected source. Strategy’s disclosure that it sold 32 Bitcoin in late May to fund preferred dividend payments — a sale immaterial in size but significant in symbolism — was enough to challenge the “never sell” narrative that has made the company a structural demand anchor for Bitcoin since 2020, per QCP’s analysis. “In markets, symbolism rarely pays dividends, but it can certainly move prices,” the firm noted in the June 3 report. BTC's price records small gains over the past few days, as seen on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Two Forces Hitting At Once QCP frames the current price action as a double compression — Bitcoin being squeezed from both directions simultaneously. On the crypto-specific side, the Strategy headline triggered a wave of deleveraging from holders who had priced in unconditional accumulation from the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin buyer. On the macro side, oil pushed higher as Middle East hostilities flared and US-Iran talks stalled — keeping the Hormuz risk premium that has weighed on markets since February firmly in place. Stronger-than-expected US job openings data simultaneously reduced confidence in near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, reinforcing what QCP describes as the higher-for-longer rates backdrop. For a high-beta asset like Bitcoin, QCP notes, that is “not a particularly friendly seating arrangement.” Options Markets Signal Caution Over Capitulation The options market is confirming the defensive tone without yet flashing outright panic. Thirty-day at-the-money implied volatility repriced sharply higher to approximately 41.4 — up more than four volatility points on the day and seven on the week — as realized volatility caught up to implied levels, per QCP’s analysis. The surface continues to show persistent demand for downside protection, with the front-end term structure mildly inverted and risk reversals deeply negative. QCP’s characterization of the vol market is pointed: the message is “less ‘buy the dip’ and more ‘please insure the dip before discussing it.'” Implied volatility is no longer obviously cheap, which means the cost of hedging downside exposure has risen materially alongside the price decline — a dynamic that discourages fresh long positioning from risk-managed institutional players. The Offset That Hasn’t Been Enough The broader cross-asset picture offers a partial explanation for why Bitcoin hasn’t found stronger support. Equities have remained resilient on AI-linked earnings, supported by hyperscaler and semiconductor strength — but that strength is increasingly concentrating speculative capital in mega-cap tech and a pipeline of high-profile upcoming IPOs, per QCP. The same dynamic Arthur Hayes flagged when exiting his HYPE and NEAR positions — three mega AI IPOs absorbing institutional risk capital between now and early Q3 — appears to be playing out in real time, with equities doing heavy lifting for risk appetite broadly while Bitcoin absorbs the macro headwinds without the AI growth story to cushion them. Related Reading: Cardano Price Crash Exposes ADA’s Deeper Problem, Says Longtime Bull QCP’s overall framing is telling: Bitcoin is caught between its structural long-term adoption narrative and a near-term tape that offers little support. Not quite panic. Not quite bargain hunting. The market is waiting for something to shift — and until clearer signals emerge on Iran, the Fed, or the AI IPO pipeline, the path of least resistance remains lower. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at around $62,562, attempting to stabilize at the lower boundary of its Power Law corridor — a level that has historically preceded rebounds but has yet to generate meaningful buying conviction in the current environment. Cover image from Grok, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Despite growing optimism that Bitcoin has reached a cycle low, historical cycles suggest another leg down could still be ahead. While rising institutional involvement may reduce the severity of the downturn, a chart shared by a top crypto analyst suggests the cryptocurrency could still be headed for a bottom below $30,000 before a sustained recovery begins. Bitcoin Cycle Pattern Points To Possible Deeper Low The analyst explains that Bitcoin has followed a repeating pattern across major market cycles, where strong rallies are followed by very deep price declines. In previous cycles, Bitcoin fell about 83.90% after the 2017 peak and about 77.91% after the 2021 peak. These past moves are used as a guide for understanding the current market structure. Related Reading: Analyst Calls Out Stagnant Logic Being Used On XRP, Predicts When Price Will Rally To $300 In the present cycle, Bitcoin climbed above $120,000 during the 2025 bull run before entering a decline. At the time of the analysis, the price was in the low-$60,000 range. The main point being made is that if Bitcoin were to fall by a similar percentage as in earlier cycles, the final bottom could be much lower than current levels. A similar type of decline, around 78.92%, would place a potential low below $30,000. This is not presented as a prediction, but as a possible outcome if the market follows its historical pattern. The analyst also highlights that Bitcoin tends to move within a long-term upward channel, with past bear-market lows forming near the lower edge of that range. Based on this structure, the argument suggests that the market may still be in the middle of its correction phase, and a deeper drop is still possible before a final bottom is reached. Institutions Change The Equation Yet the analyst does not believe history will repeat perfectly. While the chart illustrates that past cycles often erased close to 80% of value from their highs, he argues that the market structure has evolved. Unlike earlier cycles, the current environment includes substantial institutional participation. Large investment firms, exchange-traded funds, and corporate treasury allocations have introduced new sources of demand that were largely absent during the 2018 and 2022 bear markets. From the analyst’s perspective, that growing institutional presence should gradually reduce volatility. Related Reading: Pundit Says Dogecoin Is About To Do Something Insane, Here’s What For that reason, the analyst expects the eventual drawdown to be closer to 50%–60% rather than the historical average near 80%. Based on that framework, a bottom of around $52,000 becomes the preferred target rather than a collapse below $30,000. The outlook also includes a bold forecast that October could mark the beginning of a new bull market. For now, the chart presents two competing possibilities. Historical cycle behavior suggests a destination below $30,000, while the analyst’s adjusted model points to a shallower decline near $52,000. The gap between those outcomes highlights the question dominating Bitcoin’s market today: will institutional capital rewrite the rules, or will history have the final word? Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Over the weekend, the Bitcoin price suffered a major crash, moving below $60,000 for the first time in this cycle. In contrast, there has been some recovery, with the price moving above $62,000 on Sunday, as investors moved back into the market. However, this recovery seems to only be a stop-gap for now because, according to one analyst, there is something bad coming Bitcoin’s way and it’s going to happen today. Is A Black Monday In The Cards? Analyst WhaleTwits on the X (formerly Twitter) platform has sounded the alarm for what could be a Monday to remember for Bitcoin. This comes after the crash toward $59,000 last week as the market moved into the bearish territory once again, suggesting that the worst is not over. Related Reading: Dogecoin Could Rally 300x And Cross $20, Analyst Claims According to the crypto analyst, something bad is expected to happen to Bitcoin on Monday, which is today. However, this does not seem to be ‘bad’ in the sense that everyone expects. Instead, the crypto analyst is warning investors from panicking during this time. WhaleTwits explains that large investors and institutions are actually using this time during which investors are panicking to load up on their bags. If this is the case, it means that they are actually expecting the Bitcoin price to bottom soon and start recovering again. Could Bitcoin Stage A Repeat Of Silver’s Run? Talking about how high the Bitcoin price could climb, the analyst points out the Silver performance over the last year. Silver had seen an historical 600% run that left the market in awe, despite its large market cap. Pointing to this, the analyst suggests that the Bitcoin rally could be even more notable. Related Reading: XRP Pundit Says Pay Attention To This Pattern That Everyone Is Missing The chart shared with the post suggests that the Bitcoin price will bottom above $50,000. Once this bottom is confirmed, then the crypto analyst expects the pioneer cryptocurrency to see what they refer to as a “Parabolic Mark-Up.” The upper end of this trend puts the Bitcoin price at almost $500,000 before hitting a top. As for the timeframe, the chart shows that this will play out between 2026 and 2028, giving a 2-year timeframe for Bitcoin to complete what would no doubt be a historical move. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $62,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $64,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin managed to form a base above $60,000 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $62,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $61,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $64,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Gains Bitcoin price remained supported above the $60,000 zone. BTC formed a base and settled above $61,200 to start a recovery wave. There was a move above the $62,000 and $62,200 levels. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $61,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The bulls were able to push the price above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,100 swing high to the $59,107 low. However, the bears are active near $64,000. Bitcoin is now trading above $62,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $62,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $64,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $65,000 level. A close above the $65,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $66,500 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,100 swing high to the $59,107 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $68,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $70,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $64,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $62,800 level. The first major support is near the $62,500 level. The next support is now near the $62,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $61,500 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $61,200, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $62,500, followed by $62,000. Major Resistance Levels – $64,500 and $66,500.
Bitcoin’s recent correction continues to shake market confidence, with the premier cryptocurrency enduring an intense selling pressure over the past several weeks. Since May 15, Bitcoin has steadily declined by 26.8%, with price now trading around the cycle bottom at $60,000. Despite the ongoing market weakness, it appears the latest decline may have pushed Bitcoin into one of its most attractive accumulation zones in years. Related Reading: Ethereum Golden Triangle Survives As Structure Remains Unbroken, This Target Says $10,000 Is Coming Power Law Model Produces Rare Bitcoin Undervaluation In a recent post on X, popular market analyst Darkfost highlighted a significant development in Bitcoin’s long-term valuation metrics. According to the analyst, the digital asset has now fallen into an extreme undervaluation zone based on the widely followed Bitcoin Power Law model. For context, the Power Law model is a long-term valuation framework that tracks Bitcoin’s growth trajectory. Rather than focusing on short-term price movements, the model attempts to measure whether Bitcoin is trading above or below its historical trend line. Notably, Darkfost reports that Bitcoin has now dropped below the model’s 4% quantile, i.e., the asset is trading at a valuation lower than approximately 96% of its historical observations relative to its long-term growth path. Historically, these periods below the 4% quantile level have been associated with deep market pessimism and heightened investor uncertainty. Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted the Bitcoin Crash Says Price Could Reach $40,000, Here’s When Historical Trends Suggest Accumulation Opportunity According to Darkfost, periods of extreme undervaluation represent phases when investors should gradually increase exposure rather than reduce it. This observation is rooted in historical market behavior, where Bitcoin tends to rebound after reaching these undervaluation levels, as seen in 2016, 2020, and 2022. However, it’s worth noting that the Power Law signal should not be interpreted as an indication of an immediate market reversal. Instead, the Power Law model is designed to assess long-term valuation conditions rather than short-term price direction. As a result, investors are encouraged to view it through a broader investment horizon and deploy their positions carefully. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is valued at $61,592, following a slight 1.95% gain in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the daily trading volume is down 56.14% to $31.21 billion. According to Coincodex analysts, the Fear & Greed Index stands at 12, indicating market carnage with extreme fear and a dominant bearish sentiment. However, Coincodex analysts predict the market should rebound soon, with a projection of $69,489 next month. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview
A crypto analyst has shared a detailed forecast outlining when Bitcoin could regain bullish momentum and climb back toward $100,000. The expert mapped out the asset’s expected monthly price targets throughout 2026, highlighting periods of sharp sell-offs and a potential recovery phase. While some months point to extreme price declines and market uncertainty, the forecast suggests Bitcoin may gradually rebuild strength and enter a fresh uptrend that could push it back toward six-figure territory. Related Reading: Bitmine Seeks $300M Raise To Accelerate Ethereum Accumulation Strategy Bitcoin Price Forecast From June To September 2026 In an X post published on June 3, crypto market analyst Aralez presented his outlook for Bitcoin in 2026, detailing where he believes the leading cryptocurrency could trade throughout the year. The analyst noted that BTC is still in a strong bear market until a final bottom is reached. According to him, both the second quarter (Q2) and third quarter (Q3) are likely to remain bearish, with Bitcoin set for further declines. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading near $60,000 after shedding more than 17% over the past week. During this period, BTC has struggled under mounting selling pressure, weakening market sentiment, and broader geopolitical uncertainty tied to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Aralez believes this downturn may not be over, forecasting that Bitcoin could finish June with a major bearish sweep toward the $60,000 level. Supporting his bearish stance with a well-detailed chart, the analyst expects an even steeper decline for Bitcoin in July. He predicts that BTC could fall to as low as $53,000, marking a drop of more than 11% from the $60,000 support area. Aralez described the projected move as a major bear trap, where traders are lured into expecting a prolonged breakdown before the market eventually reverses to the upside. Drawing from this, the crypto expert sees the possibility of a short-lived relief rally by August. He predicted that Bitcoin could rebound into the $65,000-$68,000 range, though that move may end up becoming a significant bull trap, as the analyst’s outlook for next month points to another sharp decline. Notably, Aralez’s October forecast appears to mark the end of Bitcoin’s bearish cycle. The analyst projects a final market bottom near $46,000, a level representing a decline of more than 23% from Bitcoin’s current price of near $60,000. According to his projection, this capitulation event could set the stage for a broader market recovery later in the year. BTC Recovery Plan Targets $100,000 By December For all of Q4 2026, Aralez forecasts a strong recovery for Bitcoin, with prices potentially climbing back toward $100,000. He predicts this rebound to begin in October, with the price officially breaking out of its current downtrend and steadily moving upward. Related Reading: XRP Monthly RSI Drops To All-Time Low As Market Watches For Confirmation By November, Aralez projects Bitcoin could rally above $85,000, a level that would confirm a renewed bull market. After clearing this resistance, stronger bullish momentum could extend into December, with the analyst suggesting a possible move toward the $100,000 psychological level, representing roughly a 65% gain from current levels. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin is facing a pivotal moment after a sharp market-wide selloff dragged prices toward a major support level. As bearish momentum begins to slow and signs of buyer interest emerge, the coming days could reveal whether this zone becomes the foundation for a rebound or the gateway to a deeper correction. Bitcoin Loses Previous Monthly Low As June Begins Analyzing Bitcoin’s outlook for June, Lennaert Snyder observed that BTC started the month by breaking below the previous month’s low, a development that has weakened the near-term technical picture. In his view, this early loss of support makes a move toward the prior monthly high near $82,800 significantly less likely. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Market Structure Reflects The Influence Of Major Investors The analyst explained that monthly clearout candles are relatively rare occurrences, reducing the probability of Bitcoin reclaiming higher levels in the short term. Attention is now shifting toward a major support zone that could influence market direction throughout the remainder of the month. Snyder also noted that the recent selloff left behind considerable liquidity, creating an environment where prices could become increasingly volatile. As Bitcoin trades within this broader support range, he expects periods of consolidation and choppy price action, along with occasional relief rallies. Moving forward, the analyst intends to closely track price behavior for potential intraday opportunities and liquidity-driven setups. He added that another sharp downside sweep could trigger additional long liquidations, generating fresh trading opportunities. BTC Faces Its Biggest Test Yet At $60,000 Kamile Uray noted that Bitcoin suffered a sharp decline alongside the broader financial markets, bringing the cryptocurrency back to the closely watched $60,000 level. The analyst emphasized that this area has long been considered a major support zone, and a stronger buyer response here could spark a corrective rebound following the recent selloff. Related Reading: Bitcoin Recovery Rally Or Bull Trap? These Key Levels Hold The Answer Uray also pointed out that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains in oversold territory on both the daily and 4-hour timeframes. Such conditions indicate that bearish momentum may be weakening, increasing the possibility of a short-term recovery. According to the analyst, the formation of candles with long lower wicks would be an encouraging sign that demand is emerging at current levels. In the event of a rebound, the first resistance to watch sits around $67,500, followed by the more significant $74,000–$75,000 zone. However, Uray cautioned that the risk of further downside will remain until Bitcoin can establish sustained strength above $74,569. Currently, the $60,000 level remains the key line of defense for the bulls. A decisive break below this support could expose Bitcoin to a deeper decline toward the $55,000–$50,000 region. On the upside, if momentum continues to improve, key resistance levels are at $74,569, $82,885, $98,000, and the $107,000–$109,000 area, with the latter expected to act as a major barrier to further gains. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin price recovery back in May 2026 triggered a renewed wave of bullish optimism. But despite the rising prices, there are some who did not give in to the bullish wave, picking a more conservative stance on the cryptocurrency. With the new month, those who refused to flip bullish look to have come out on top as the Bitcoin price has reversed. However, some analysts are predicting that this might only be the start of the decline. Bitcoin Price Could Be Getting Ready To Fall To New Cycle Lows According to crypto analyst Xanrox, the Bitcoin price crash was expected, given that the cryptocurrency has entered one of the most brutal bear markets in recent history. One very bearish development is the fact that the Bitcoin price has now fallen below two major channels. Related Reading: The Last Time Ethereum Did This Against Bitcoin, It Exploded Above $4,000 These channels include a descending channel, which was broken with the fall below $71,000. Then, the other broken channel is an ascending channel, broken at almost the same time as the descending channel. The result of these two channels being broken, the analyst explains, is a double breakdown. The thing about double breakdowns is that they are extremely bearish and often suggest that the crash is just starting. With the Bitcoin crash already in motion, the crypto analyst expects that the price will continue to go lower. Despite there being significant support around the $60,000 level, which has served as the psychological support this cycle, the analyst does not believe this level will hold. Instead, they suggest holding off buying as the price is expected to drop to $48,000, with a strong possibility of a crash to the $40,000-$30,000 levels. What Investors Should Watch Out For Presently, there is a major outflow happening in the crypto market, and Bitcoin, being the leading cryptocurrency, has taken the highest hit. The bear market has also pushed a significant number of users out as they move toward cash in a market that seems to offer nothing but losses. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Why Most People Will Miss The XRP Run Xanrox also suggests that the banks are now controlling the Bitcoin price. According to the post, the banks could push the price down 20% in a single day once they start selling on futures. This would put major stress on investors as retail traders are liquidated en masse. In this case, losses were expected to be amplified as the market made its final downward move. Nevertheless, there is the possibility that bulls will put up a major fight at $60,000, since it is the cycle’s swing low. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin’s market structure is increasingly reflecting the growing influence of major investors, as institutional capital continues to shape price action, liquidity, and overall sentiment. Unlike earlier cycles driven largely by retail participation, today’s market dynamics are more closely tied to the behavior of large entities whose positioning can significantly impact short-term trends and long-term direction. How Capital Allocation Decisions Affect Bitcoin Performance Bitcoin’s recent volatility should be viewed through the lens of market cycles rather than short-term fear or speculation. In a post on X, crypto analyst EliZ mentioned that, at this stage, BTC appears to be driven more by capital flows and the decisions of larger investors than by retail investor sentiment. Sharp price movements, liquidation cascades, and the sudden shift in liquidity are all part of the game and often create the perception of significant market manipulation. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin’s Recent Dip Part Of A Larger Institutional Accumulation Strategy? For traders, the takeaway remains slightly unchanged. The challenge is not to predict the institutional actions but to respond effectively to the price action unfolding in real time. Risk management, exposure, opportunities, and adaptability remain more important than attempting to anticipate every move made by major market participants. BTC history reinforces this perspective. Every phase of weakness, fear, and distribution has eventually been followed by a new cycle of expansion. While the timing of the next bullish phase remains uncertain, the market cycles are a fundamental part of BTC’s nature. In this context, discipline becomes the key advantage. Market phases are temporary, cycles are constantly evolving, and liquidity will eventually return to the market. When that sentiment shifts, many pessimistic individuals will suddenly become optimistic again. BTC Sweeps Multiple Key Liquidity Levels In Rapid Decline The sharp recent Bitcoin sell-off has accelerated the downside move faster, with two of the three remaining unswept lows now taken out. A crypto trader known as Max Trades has noted that this move happened earlier than expected. While anticipating a temporary relief bounce after the initial liquidity sweep around the $65,000 region low, the price has continued lower and has now cleared the $62,800 low as well. Related Reading: Bitcoin Falls Sharply Behind Micron Technology As Investors Favor Semiconductor Exposure According to Max Trades, this leaves only the capitulation wick at the downside, a level that has been the main downside target from a liquidity perspective for the past four months. With BTC now trading near critical levels, a decisive break below the $63,000 level could increase the probability of that final wick sweep occurring. Despite the near-term weakness, Max Trades believes that once this final target is reached, BTC will enter an area where the best spot accumulation and swing long opportunities may begin to emerge. Until that level is tested, the broader downside outlook target remains unchanged. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has been in a sharp downtrend over the past two weeks, facing steady declines as selling pressure, market volatility, and negative sentiment weigh on its price. During one of its recent market crashes, a crypto analyst noted that BTC had officially broken below a critical four-month support level, leaving the cryptocurrency in a precarious position. The expert now outlines what could happen next, and none of the scenarios suggested point to a fresh bull run—rather, Bitcoin may be headed for an even deeper bear market decline. Bitcoin Price Crash Breaks Key Support Crypto market expert Aralez announced in an X post on June 2 that Bitcoin had officially broken a critical four-month support level that had been holding its price steady. The latest decline saw the cryptocurrency lose more than 8% of its value in a single day, falling below $69,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 4-Year Moving Average Shows Where The Market Bottom Lies Here Aralez explained that Bitcoin’s first goal during this bearish phase was to fill the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap in the $74,000 – $81,000 range. His accompanying price chart shows that the CME gap was completely filled earlier in May when Bitcoin briefly climbed above $80,000. At the time, the cryptocurrency had been trading within a tight ascending channel, defined by an upper resistance trendline and a lower support line. This channel had guided BTC’s price up until its latest crash, which saw it break below the pattern’s lower boundary near $70,000. Since crossing $80,000, Bitcoin has entered a rather frightening downtrend, recently crashing below $63,000 after losing the $70,000 support. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading just above $62,000, down more than 2.3% in the past 24 hours and over 15% in the last seven days. Analysts tracking this bearish trend add that further declines could still occur until a bottom forms below $60,000, officially ending the bear phase. As for Aralez, he noted that a sharp sell-off immediately after hitting upside targets is usually a strong indication that the cryptocurrency’s downside momentum is far from over. As a result, he predicts that Bitcoin’s next move is likely a brief bounce to higher levels before another full-blown price crash to fresh lows. Analyst Outlines BTC’s Final Bearish Play In his analysis, Aralez outlined his roadmap for Bitcoin over the next 30 to 60 days. He first predicted that BTC could bounce back to the $71,000-$72,000 range and consolidate there for a bit. Afterward, the analyst expects the cryptocurrency to decline sharply toward lower-liquidity levels of $65,000-$63,000. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Is Crashing And What To Expect Next Once that range is reached, Aralez forecasts a brutal sweep below $60,000, suggesting a potential Bitcoin bottom near $55,000. He cautioned investors not to mistake the current market for the start of a new bull run. Instead, he said the market looks more like a classic bull trap that could catch many investors off guard. He added that the Bitcoin path with the least resistance points to lower levels. As the cryptocurrency continues its decline, he urged traders and investors to avoid becoming exit liquidity. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto pundit Ash Crypto has drawn attention to speculations about how institutions could be crashing the Bitcoin price on purpose. This comes as the Bitcoin ETFs continue to record massive outflows, which have caused this latest decline for the leading crypto. Pundit Highlights Speculations Of Institutions Purposely Crashing Bitcoin Price In an X post, Ash Crypto claimed there were rumors that institutions are purposely crashing the Bitcoin price so they can buy at lower prices before the Clarity Act is signed into law. The pundit noted that a similar pattern had played out in August 2022, when BlackRock filed for a private Bitcoin trust, and BTC later dropped about 36% before forming a bottom. Related Reading: What To Expect For The Bitcoin Price By EOY 2026 Following that, BlackRock then filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF, and the Bitcoin price later surged by 95%. Ash Crypto noted that BTC hit a new high in January 2024, when spot ETFs were approved. He added that insider institutions are repeating the same strategy with the Clarity Act narrative. The Bitcoin ETFs have largely contributed to the decline in the Bitcoin price, with these funds recording outflows in 13 out of the last 14 trading days. During this period, their total net assets have dropped from around $104 billion to $82 billion. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor also cited these outflows in his comments on the BTC crash. In an X post, Saylor said that the capital markets are funding the AI buildout at a historic scale, with $400 billion deployed over six months, while BTC ETFs have seen $4 billion in outflows since May 14, pressuring the Bitcoin price. He declared that this is a capital rotation, not a BTC impairment, while adding that volatility creates opportunity. BTC Simply Following The Four-Year Cycle Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has reiterated that the Bitcoin price is simply following the four-year cycle. He also mentioned that the bull case for BTC is that if the economy is still doing well after the four-cycle low is put in, then it should have no problem starting its next bull market. Based on historical trends, the bear cycle low could happen by the fourth quarter of this year. Related Reading: Has The Bitcoin Crash Ended After Falling Below $70,000? Meanwhile, Cowen noted that midterm years always feel really bad for crypto, and that this one is even worse, since the Bitcoin price topped on apathy. He opined that Bitcoin will survive, although many crypto assets may die out. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez warned that BTC is not looking good at the moment and that the leading crypto could drop to the next major area of support between $54,000 and $50,000. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $63,100, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin has spent the better part of the past several weeks delivering a painful lesson to bulls. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has shed more than 22% over the past month, slicing through support levels that many traders had considered established. Bitcoin is still trapped below a descending trendline, and the current structure still favors sellers unless price can reclaim important resistance levels. However, technical analysis projection leaves room for a recovery move if Bitcoin breaks out of the bearish trend and starts building momentum above confirmation levels. Bitcoin Inside A Bearish 4-Hour Structure Bitcoin’s 4-hour chart shows price action moving inside a bearish structure, with lower highs and lower lows forming under a descending resistance line since the swing high above $82,800 in May. The rejection from that swing high has now pushed Bitcoin below a weak low / liquidity sweep at $66,000, and the chart’s break of structure and change of character labels show how control moved from buyers to sellers. Related Reading: Analyst Calls Out Stagnant Logic Being Used On XRP, Predicts When Price Will Rally To $300 The bullish case does not come from a confirmed reaction at $66,000 but from the possibility that Bitcoin can reclaim lost structure after the recent breakdown. However, if Bitcoin begins to push back above the nearby confirmation area around $66,948 and then breaks above the descending trendline, the move could open the way for a climb into the higher resistance levels shown in the 4-hour chart below. Bitcoin 4-Hour Chart. Source: TradingView The Targets Stacked Above And What Each One Means A trendline break, confirmed alongside a strong 4-hour close above the descending structure, would not immediately resolve the current bearish mood Bitcoin is trading in. It would, however, initiate a move to resistance price levels that increasingly change the momentum in the favor of Bitcoin bulls. A stronger bullish signal would come only if Bitcoin pushes back above the descending trendline. The technical chart places this descending trendline around $71,495, and this is the level that could decide whether the recovery has enough strength to continue. A rejection below that price area would keep the bearish structure in place, but a clean break above it would challenge the current trend and allow bulls to trend higher price levels. Related Reading: Pundit Says Dogecoin Is About To Do Something Insane, Here’s What The next level is around $75,952. This is an intermediate resistance and breakdown level, which means it could become the next major test if Bitcoin breaks the resistance trendline. The highest and most significant target on the current structure is around $79,453, where the major resistance and bearish control level is located. Above that, the premium supply zone and institutional sell area stretches from approximately $77,000 to just above $82,000. Therefore, according to the projection drawn on the chart, a confirmed break of the current bear trend could send Bitcoin back into its May high of $82,000, where it could face another test of resistance. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $65,000 zone. BTC is showing bearish signs and might continue to move down if it dips below $62,000. Bitcoin failed to stay above $65,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $64,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $63,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $65,000 and $65,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Extends Losses Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $66,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $65,000 level. There was a move below the $64,000 level. The price even dipped below $62,500. A low was formed at $61,255 and the price is still showing many bearish signs. It is below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $61,255 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $64,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $61,200, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $63,200 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $63,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $64,000 level. A close above the $64,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $65,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $65,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $67,650 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $61,255 low. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $64,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $62,000 level. The first major support is near the $61,200 level. The next support is now near the $60,800 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $60,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $60,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $62,000, followed by $61,200. Major Resistance Levels – $64,000 and $65,500.
Bitcoin (BTC) has crashed below $70,000, underperforming the already weak crypto market as selling pressure tests price action. Market analyst Crypto Patel noted that he had anticipated this significant drop, citing BTC’s fragile price structure and persistent bearish factors in recent weeks. Now, the expert is sharing new insights on the latest price decline, forecasting how far the ongoing correction might go and what could come next for the leading cryptocurrency. Analyst Predicts More Declines Ahead For Bitcoin Crypto market analyst Crypto Patel on X is predicting further declines for Bitcoin, identifying $50,000 as a potential bottom for this cycle. In what he called a “Bitcoin Profit Update,” Patel highlighted that he had accurately forecasted the recent 19% crash in Bitcoin in his earlier posts. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Is Crashing And What To Expect Next Previously, the analyst had warned that Bitcoin’s previous $80,000 level represented strong resistance, coupled with a fair value gap (FVG). He predicted that from its prior price of around $82,800, Bitcoin would likely drop to $68,000. Despite criticism from some market watchers, Patel remained firm and closely monitored the market. His forecast proved largely accurate, as BTC recently fell more than 19%, reaching $67,000. He attributed the move to a Bitcoin liquidity grab, followed by activity around the FVG and a bearish order block around the $89,000 level. Looking ahead, Crypto Patel noted Bitcoin has formed a lower high around $82,800, a move he had been waiting to confirm. He also highlighted that stop losses have moved lower, from $98,000 to $82,900. The analyst has marked the $82,800 region as the current critical change of character (ChoCH) trigger, signaling that traders should watch this level closely for potential market shifts. According to Crypto Patel, only a high-volume, high-timeframe close above $82,800 could flip Bitcoin back to bullish territory. Without it, he expects another significant decline. BTC’s Downside Targets Point To $40,000 Crash In a recent X post, Crypto Patel reiterated that his bias toward Bitcoin remains bearish, expecting the cryptocurrency to crash to much lower levels. He acknowledged the possibility of a short-term relief bounce toward $75,000, but emphasized that this would likely be temporary. Following this projected rebound, the analyst expects BTC to drop to its next lower low target near $50,000 later this year. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bearish Flag Goes Up As Expert Analyst Predicts A Massive Crash To $44,000 Patel marks a break of structure (BOS) level around $59,800 on his chart as the key trigger that could open the path to the $50,000 plunge. He also noted that if bearish momentum persists, Bitcoin could face an even steeper decline, potentially dipping into the $40,000 – $45,000 range. Featured image from Geety Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, has outlined three specific scenarios that stand between Bitcoin and a new market low — a sobering analysis arriving as Bitcoin trades near $62,562, its lowest level since the February lows, and ETF outflows reach historically severe levels, according to a CoinDesk report. Related Reading: Bloodbath For Bulls: $623 Million In Bitcoin Longs Liquidated The analysis from one of the most closely watched institutional voices in crypto arrives as the broader market absorbs a brutal string of data points. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in outflows for the week ending May 29 — the third-worst weekly result in history — with total outflows over the preceding three weeks exceeding $4.21 billion, per Bitcoin Foundation’s tracking of ETF flow data. Bitcoin has simultaneously fallen to the lower boundary of the Power Law corridor, a long-term valuation model that plots price against time on a logarithmic scale, with the Power Law Oscillator dropping to 4.4% — meaning Bitcoin is priced cheaper than 95.6% of historical readings relative to its long-term trend. BTC's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview The Three Conditions For The Bitcoin Price According to CoinDesk’s report of Kendrick’s analysis, the three “ifs” that could tip Bitcoin toward a new market low center on the intersection of macro forces, institutional flows, and market structure — rather than any crypto-specific catalyst. The first is whether ETF outflows continue accelerating beyond current levels, removing the institutional demand layer that has been the primary structural support for Bitcoin since January 2024. The second is whether the Federal Reserve’s June and July meetings deliver a hawkish surprise — specifically if the dot plot fails to signal rate cuts, removing a key tailwind the market has been pricing in. The third is whether Bitcoin dominance — currently above 60% — breaks below the 52–54% range, a level that historically signals broad-based crypto selling rather than Bitcoin-specific rotation, per Standard Chartered’s prior framework as reported by CoinDesk. The Contrarian Signal Inside The Warning Kendrick’s three-ifs framework is not a straightforward bear call — it is a risk-mapping exercise from an analyst who remains constructive on Bitcoin’s year-end trajectory. According to CoinDesk’s report, Kendrick told clients directly: “I think when we look back at the end of 2026 with BTC at $100k and ETH at $4k we will say this was the buying zone we all wanted.” The bank’s year-end Bitcoin target remains $100,000, per its February 2026 revised forecast — a level that would require a 60% recovery from current prices. The observation that Bitcoin is trading near its 200-week simple moving average is central to Standard Chartered’s framing. Previous bear markets ended around the same moving average, per CoinDesk’s chart analysis — a historical pattern that, while not a guarantee, supports Kendrick’s view that the market may be closer to a bottom than a breakdown. This development marks a critical juncture for Bitcoin in the current cycle. Standard Chartered’s three-condition framework offers both a warning and a map — and the next few weeks of ETF flow data, Fed signaling, and dominance metrics will determine which scenario actually plays out. Related Reading: XRP Price To See Violent Discontinuous Repricing And $10 Could Only Be The Start As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at around $62,562, testing levels that have historically preceded either a sustained recovery or a final capitulation flush. Cover image from Grok, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin’s futures market is flashing a warning that analysts say could mean more pain ahead. Open interest climbed to roughly 288,000 BTC even as prices fell, with funding rates holding positive at 0.083% — a sign that bullish bets remain in place despite the selloff, leaving the market exposed to another wave of forced liquidations. Related Reading: XRP Dips In The Short Run, But A Bigger Setup May Be Forming: Analyst Bitcoin Liquidations Hit Hardest Since February About $672 million in Bitcoin positions were wiped out in 24 hours ending June 2, the largest single-day wipeout since February 5. That came as Bitcoin slipped below $67,000, dragging short-term holders — those who bought recently — into the red at a pace not seen since early in the year. On Binance alone, short-term holder losses hit -16,400 BTC on June 2. Across all exchanges, that figure reached -38,700 BTC, down slightly from -41,300 BTC recorded on May 28. Data shows these are buyers from recent months who are now exiting positions at a loss. Retail And Mid-Sized Investors Head For The Exits Larger participants are also moving coins. Reports from CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha show mid-sized investors sent roughly 8,400 BTC to Binance on June 2 alone — the most since February 6. On the retail side, Binance’s 30-day inflow total reached $9.2 billion by June 1, the highest reading since November 20, 2025. Analyst MorenoDV, who tracked the retail flow data, said exchange inflows don’t automatically mean selling is coming, but they tend to show up before stretches of sharper volatility. If buy-side demand absorbs the inflows, the spike could turn into a local exhaustion point — but if it doesn’t, it may mark the start of broader distribution from weaker hands, MorenoDV said. This is called an expanding triangle. Expanding triangles are very common in Bitcoin. They are also typically reliable. The target for expanding triangles is the height projected from the breakout. A move back above 75,000 would change my analysis $BTC pic.twitter.com/WOOU5xTJ7g — The Factor Report (@PeterLBrandt) June 2, 2026 $60K Zone Draws All Eyes From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin has broken below two previously held support levels at $74,800 and $70,400. The eight-hour RSI fell to 30.4 on June 2, its lowest since February 6, pointing to oversold conditions and sustained downward pressure. Related Reading: XRP Is The Clear Winner For Transactions, According To Peter Brandt Charts point to a liquidity cluster between $62,300 and $65,600, which overlaps with a demand zone stretching toward $60,000. Veteran trader Peter Brandt identified a broader concern, noting that Bitcoin appears to be forming an expanding triangle pattern on the daily chart. Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $68,000 zone. BTC is down over 10% and might continue to move down if it dips below $62,000. Bitcoin failed to stay above $68,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $65,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $65,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $65,000 and $66,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Takes A Major Hit Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $70,000 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $68,000 level. There was a move below the $65,000 level. The price even dipped below $63,200. A low was formed at $62,490 and the price is now showing many bearish signs. It is well below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $62,490 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $65,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $62,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $63,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $64,000 level. A close above the $64,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $65,000 resistance. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $65,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Any more gains might send the price toward the $66,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $68,000 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $62,490 low. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $65,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $62,500 level. The first major support is near the $62,000 level. The next support is now near the $61,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $60,500 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $60,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $62,000, followed by $60,000. Major Resistance Levels – $64,000 and $65,000.
Bitcoin is once again at the center of a fierce debate. While many market participants have interpreted recent weakness as the beginning of a new bear market, crypto trader @CryptoFergani argues the opposite. According to his assessment, the market has already endured its bearish phase, and current conditions point to a different stage of the cycle altogether. Bitcoin’s Bear Phase May Already Be Behind It To understand his argument, it is important to look beyond daily price swings and focus on the larger structure of the market. @CryptoFergani’s chart presents Bitcoin moving within a long-term ascending channel that has guided price action across multiple cycles. Historically, the lower boundaries of this channel have acted as accumulation zones, while the upper boundaries have marked periods of optimism and cycle peaks. Related Reading: Ripple’s Growing Bank List: The Over 500 Institutions With XRP IDs The chart highlights several occasions where Bitcoin touched the lower sections of the channel before beginning substantial recoveries. In previous cycles, those moments coincided with widespread pessimism before being followed by powerful advances. The current position on the chart places Bitcoin near a similar region, leading the analyst to conclude that the market is emerging from a prolonged corrective period rather than entering a fresh bear market. Market psychology is central to this thesis. Many investors following the traditional four-year cycle have recently reduced exposure or exited positions. With fewer potential sellers, downward pressure weakens, and even small increases in demand can significantly move the price. This is why the analyst interprets recent weakness as exhaustion rather than collapse, suggesting the market is resetting ahead of another expansion phase. Bitcoin’s Next Chapter If the bear market is indeed over, the next question becomes where Bitcoin currently sits in the cycle. The answer, according to the analyst’s framework, is somewhere between accumulation and acceleration. Several factors support this view. Institutional participation in digital assets continues to expand, regulatory discussions in the United States are gaining importance, and expectations of future economic stimulus remain part of the broader outlook. @CryptoFergani also highlights business cycle shifts, US dollar movements, Federal Reserve policy changes, and commodity trends as parts of a larger setup that could favor risk assets. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Flags Biggest Institutional Unlock That The Market Has Ever Seen At the same time, Bitcoin’s short-term performance remains mixed. It is currently trading around $67,176 after a 4.3% decline over 24 hours. From @CryptoFergani’s perspective, these pullbacks are not a new bear market but turbulence within a broader transition. His long-term projection still anticipates a sharp upside move after the current consolidation, with a potential rise from the $60,000–$80,000 range to $320,000–$340,000 later in the cycle, provided Bitcoin stays within its long-term ascending channel. Whether that forecast ultimately materializes remains to be seen. However, the central message is clear: while much of the market is focused on recent declines, some analysts believe Bitcoin is no longer fighting a bear market at all. Instead, it may be laying the groundwork for the next major stage of the cycle. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin’s latest pullback has prompted renewed speculation about whether the market is witnessing a period of institutional accumulation rather than a fundamental shift in sentiment. While prices have trended lower in recent weeks, some analysts argue that the decline may be creating an attractive entry point for larger investors looking to build positions before the next major catalyst emerges. How Large Investors Typically Approach Bitcoin Volatile Markets Bitcoin’s recent weakness may be part of a broader accumulation phase rather than a sign of deteriorating long-term fundamentals. An analyst known as Ash Crypto on X stated that institutions are intentionally pushing the price lower to accumulate at a lower price before the Clarity Act is signed into law. Related Reading: Bitcoin Moves Into Accumulation Zone That Will Send It On Next All-Time High Run To $250,000 This perspective draws a similar pattern. In August 2022, BlackRock filed for a private BTC trust, and the BTC price later dropped by roughly 36% before forming a bottom. Less than a year ago, in June 2023, BlackRock filed for the first Spot BTC ETF, an event that preceded a powerful 95% rally. By January 2024, when spot ETFs were officially approved, BTC hit a new high of $126,000. While there is no public evidence proving that institutions are intentionally driving prices lower, the narrative highlights growing expectations that institutions are repeating the same strategy with the Clarity Act. BlackRock’s aggressive selling of Bitcoin highlights exactly what is happening behind the scenes in the market right now. Crypto trader and investor EliZ has noted that this is another demonstration of how the market is often driven by liquidity rather than investor sentiment. If the selling pressure were to continue, the market could simply be experiencing a distribution phase aimed at pushing the price downward, raising cash, and creating fear in the market. These types of cycles are not new; they are dynamics that have played out before. According to EliZ, when market sentiment reaches an extreme bottom, and most traders have lost confidence, that is when big money returns to accumulate, driving the market towards new highs. For now, patience and disciplined risk management remain essential during these periods. Rather than rushing to anticipate every move, understanding that the broader market moves in phases, and this could be one of many. What Negative ETF Flows Could Mean For BTC’s Next Move May marked a notable shift in Bitcoin outflows from ETFs. Analyst Darkfost revealed this trend after examining the chart that compares the number of BTC held by ETFs between the beginning and end of the year, showing a sharp decline in net holdings growth. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still Following This Descending Channel Pattern And The Endgame Shows The Bottom Within a single month, net ETF holdings reportedly moved from more than 57,000 BTC earlier in the year to less than 6,940 BTC, pushing the metric back into negative territory compared to the start of the year. Currently, a correlation with the price can be observed, but ETF flow dynamics this year are starting to diverge from those of 2024 and 2025. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin price has suffered a significant crash, falling from above the psychological $70,000 this week. Crypto pundit Nobler cited why the leading crypto was crashing, while analyst Chiefy revealed what to expect next from BTC. Why The Bitcoin Price Is Crashing In an X post, Nobler revealed that the USDT issuer Tether was liquidating some of its BTC holdings, which was contributing to the Bitcoin price crash. He noted that this was the first time they had sold directly from their BTC reserve wallet. The pundit added that things were not looking good for crypto. Related Reading: Bitcoin Moves Into Accumulation Zone That Will Send It On Next All-Time High Run To $250,000 On-chain data showed that Tether moved 204 BTC from its wallet to the Bitfinex exchange, sparking concerns of a sell-off. Tether is among a host of entities believed to have dumped BTC recently, sparking the Bitcoin price crash. The defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox also transferred 10,422 BTC, worth almost $740 million. Furthermore, Bitcoin ETFs are contributing to the massive sell-off in BTC, with these funds on a 12-day streak of net outflows. They recorded a net outflow of $519 million yesterday, according to SoSoValue data. During these 12 days, these funds also recorded a net outflow of $733 million on May 27. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the Bitcoin price crash began earlier this week, as Michael Saylor’s Strategy revealed in its SEC filing that it had sold 32 BTC. This was the first time that the Bitcoin treasury firm had sold BTC since 2022. This has raised concerns about what this could mean and how much more BTC the company could sell moving forward. The Bitcoin price has also crashed due to macro factors such as the U.S.-Iran war, with a peace deal looking unlikely anytime soon. BTC is also battling for liquidity amid upcoming IPOs, such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which is expected to go public this year. What Is Next For BTC In an X post, crypto analyst Chiefy, who had predicted the Bitcoin price crash to $67,000, revealed what is next for BTC. He stated that a relief bounce would come next, giving market participants false hope before an even bigger leg down. The analyst added that structurally, this is one of the weakest setups that BTC has seen in this bear cycle. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could still crash to as low as $60,000, reaching its February low. Crypto analyst Tony echoed a similar sentiment, predicting that BTC could still drop to $60,000, although he expects a short-term relief bounce. Related Reading: Bitcoin Trend That Has Held For 15 Years Shows When To Expect The Bottom And When $400,000 Will Happen At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $66,700, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
A new form of digital gold inches closer to debut as NatGold Digital announced on June 2 that its NATG token is ready for European market availability across all 30 European Economic Area member states — following the filing of its MiCA White Paper with the Central Bank of Ireland in April and its subsequent publication under Article 9 of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation on May 7, 2026, per the company’s official press release. Related Reading: CoinShares Bull Case Sees Ethereum Hitting $14,135 By 2031 The announcement marks the most significant milestone yet for NatGold Digital, a Miami-based company pursuing what it calls “digital gold mining” — a patent-pending process that tokenizes the intrinsic value of verified, in-ground gold resources rather than physical gold held in a vault. The distinction is fundamental. Where conventional gold-backed tokens like PAX Gold represent title to stored bullion, NATG represents certified ownership of gold that has not yet been extracted — a structure NatGold positions with its own tagline: “Not Gold. Not Bitcoin. The Natural Evolution of Both.” BTC's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Digital Gold On The Blockchain: The MiCA Filing And What It Means The NATG MiCA White Paper was notified to the Central Bank of Ireland on April 3, 2026 — NatGold’s chosen EU regulatory anchor — and published in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on May 7. Per the press release, acceptance of the filing does not constitute approval or endorsement of NATG by any competent authority, nor should it be interpreted as a recommendation or assessment of the token’s merits — standard MiCA disclosure language that applies to all asset-referenced token issuers operating under the regulation’s notification framework. The specific date of NATG’s European market availability will be announced separately, per the announcement. Under MiCA’s asset-referenced token framework, NATG would be accessible to eligible market participants across all EEA member states under the passporting provisions that allow a single national filing to unlock EU-wide distribution. Andrés Fernández, CEO of NatGold Digital Ltd., said in the press release that NATG was designed from the beginning as a globally relevant digital asset, and that the international response to the company’s pre-market reservation program reinforced that the NatGold model speaks to audiences well beyond any single country or market. The Demand Already Documented The pre-market figures provide context for the European ambition. NatGold’s reservation program, which closed to new participants on February 25, 2026, attracted 17,466 individuals across 162 countries reserving a combined 133,518 NATG tokens — representing more than $469 million in gross demand at the prevailing Baseline Intrinsic Value of $3,518 per token at time of closing, per NatGold’s official website. The institutional infrastructure supporting the launch was completed on May 22, when NatGold announced the engagement of High Ridge Trust as independent custodian — the final component of the NATG tokenization ecosystem ahead of market launch, per an earlier PR Newswire announcement. Karen J. Wendel, President of High Ridge Trust, described the custody structure as designed to support operational integrity and institutional confidence across the ecosystem, per the May 22 release. Related Reading: The End Of An Era? Shiba Inu Burns Slow To A Crawl As Investors Lose Interest This development marks a pivotal moment for the nascent sector’s approach to commodity-backed digital assets in Europe, such as Gold. A MiCA-compliant gold token backed by certified in-ground resources — rather than vaulted bullion — entering 30 markets simultaneously represents a genuinely novel financial product test within the EU’s new regulatory framework, one that could expand how institutional and retail investors access gold exposure in the digital economy. Cover image from Grok, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $70,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might continue to move down if it dips below $66,000. Bitcoin failed to stay above $70,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $68,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $67,500 and $68,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Nosedives Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $72,000 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $70,500 level. There was a move below the $70,000 level. The price even dipped below $67,200. A low was formed at $66,111 and the price is now consolidating losses with a bearish angle below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $66,111 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $66,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $68,000 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance near $68,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $68,500 level. A close above the $68,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,070 swing high to the $66,111 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000. Downside Acceleration In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $70,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $66,200 level. The first major support is near the $66,000 level. The next support is now near the $65,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $64,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $63,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $66,000, followed by $65,000. Major Resistance Levels – $68,000 and $70,000.
Bitcoin has slipped below $72,000, triggering fresh concerns across the market after Strategy reported its first BTC sale in years. The development quickly attracted attention across the crypto market, as the company led by Michael Saylor has long been viewed as one of BTC’s most committed corporate holders. Strategy’s Massive Bitcoin Stockpile Continues To Dominate Headlines Bitcoin has dropped below the $72,000 level after confirmation that Michael Saylor’s Strategy has executed its first BTC sale in over three and a half years. An analyst known as Bull Theory on X highlighted that the reported sale involved just 32 BTC, valued at approximately $2.5 million, a relatively small transaction compared to Strategy’s massive holdings. Related Reading: Strategy Sells Bitcoin For First Time Since 2022 Tax-Loss Trade Historically, the company has demonstrated a similar approach. In December 2022, Strategy sold 704 BTC to realize a tax loss, only to repurchase 810 BTC just two days later. Earlier last month, Saylor stated that Strategy could sell portions of its BTC holdings to fund dividends. However, he emphasized a net accumulation model, mentioning that the firm intends to buy 20 BTC for every 1 BTC sold. Despite the recent sale, Strategy still holds 843,706 BTC on its balance sheet, representing roughly 4% of BTC’s total supply acquired at a total cost of $63,86 billion. Bitcoin’s recent price action continues to show signs of underlying weakness despite persistent optimism in the derivatives market. Crypto analyst Max Trades has noted that while BTC has been unable to establish a convincing recovery, funding rates remain highly positive, indicating that many perpetual futures traders are still positioning for upside. At the same time, open interest has begun to rise significantly as soon as the markets reopened, signaling that new leveraged positions are entering the market despite the recent sell-off. What adds further pressure to the current setup is that spot has started selling after briefly stabilizing over the weekend. While BTC spot pressure is trending downward, perpetual futures traders continue to lean aggressively long. In the current environment, the market still appears increasingly dependent on perpetual while spot demand remains absent. As long as the setup continues reliance on leveraged long exposure, a stronger recovery case will likely require a return of consistent spot demand. Market Structure Weakens As Bitcoin Loses A Major Support Zone Bitcoin has delivered a technically significant signal by closing the month below its 2024 all-time high level. According to crypto investor Rekt Capital, on the first day of June, price action has already shown initial signs of turning 2024 into a new resistance year. Related Reading: Bitcoin Recovery Rally Or Bull Trap? These Key Levels Hold The Answer Rekt Capital argues that unless BTC reclaims the 2024 all-time high, the sequence of technical events will increase the chance of BTC revisiting the 2021 all-time highs for a retest. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin’s latest price action has given bearish analysts more reason to argue that the cryptocurrency is still moving through a deeper correction. Bitcoin has fallen back to $70,000, and selling pressure is building after another failed attempt to hold higher levels. Crypto analyst Crypto Lens has warned that Bitcoin may still need one final move lower to $42,000 before a new bull run back to new all-time highs above $126,000 can begin. Bitcoin Is Still Inside A Bull Trap Technical analysis of Bitcoin’s price action is predicting a bearish outlook during a tense moment for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has already corrected by over 15% since it reached $82,850 in early May, but technical analysis from crypto analyst Crypto Lens suggests that the downtrend might not end until Bitcoin breaks below $50,000. Related Reading: Ripple’s Growing Bank List: The Over 500 Institutions With XRP IDs Notably, Crypto Lens’ chart presents the current Bitcoin setup as a cycle transition. The analyst’s roadmap begins from the idea that Bitcoin has already printed its major top near $126,199 in October 2025 and has since been moving through a series of failed recovery attempts. The first major rejection on the chart is labeled as “Bull Trap #1,” which appeared after Bitcoin failed to hold the upper distribution zone close to the all-time high area between November 2025 and January 2026. From there, the price collapsed into a lower red range in February 2026. Bitcoin then attempted another bounce in May, but Crypto Lens’ chart marks that move as “Bull Trap #2.” The analyst’s view is that this second trap is now close to completion, with the next expected move being a decline into a lower accumulation zone before the market can begin building toward the next major cycle. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @crypto_lens_ On X The $42,000 Crash Before The $126,000 Bull Run The most interesting part of Crypto Lens’ analysis is that the bearish target does not cancel the bullish endgame. The chart shows Bitcoin falling into a blue accumulation range around $42,000 before gradually entering a re-accumulation phase and then a markup stage. Therefore, the analysis is effectively arguing that Bitcoin must go lower first because the current structure still lacks a proper bottom. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Flags Biggest Institutional Unlock That The Market Has Ever Seen The roadmap also gives the move a longer time horizon that extends outside 2026. The accumulation range around $42,000 is expected to stretch through the middle of 2026, and the re-accumulation box extends into early 2027. The markup phase then points to a recovery across 2027, with the final target breaking above the current all-time high line at $126,100. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $69,920, down 3.9% over the past 24 hours after slipping below $70,000 from an intraday high of $72,929. The decline also comes amid news that Strategy sold a small portion of its Bitcoin holdings for the first time since December 2022. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Aralez has revealed that Bitcoin is entering an accumulation zone that could propel it to a new all-time high (ATH). The analyst signaled that BTC could rally to as high as $250,000 in the next bull market. Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Entering Major Accumulation Zone In an X post, Aralez stated that Bitcoin is near a major accumulation zone, with BTC following a similar script to past bear market cycles. He noted that the leading crypto saw losses of 87%, 84%, and 77.5% from its cycle highs in 2013, 2017, and 2021, respectively. Now, Bitcoin is down around 42% from its October 2025 high of $126,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still Following This Descending Channel Pattern And The Endgame Shows The Bottom The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that Bitcoin could bottom around $40,000 in this bear market before it then rallies to a new all-time high in the next bull run. The bottom is expected to happen between now and the start of next year. Meanwhile, the chart also showed that BTC could rally to as high as $250,000 by 2029. Aralez’s analysis comes amid Bitcoin’s recent decline, with the leading crypto dropping below $71,000 and now at risk of dropping below the psychological $70,000 level. The latest decline came as Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced that they sold 32 BTC. This was the first time that the largest Bitcoin treasury firm has sold BTC since 2022, when it sold for a tax-loss harvesting transaction. At the same time, a U.S.-Iran peace deal is looking unlikely anytime soon, which is also bearish for Bitcoin. Iran had suspended negotiations with the U.S. over ceasefire violations, which caused BTC to drop below $71,000. The leading crypto also failed to record any notable bounce, even as U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations were still ongoing. BTC Breaks 4-Month Ascending Channel In another X post, Aralez revealed that Bitcoin had just broken a 4-month ascending channel and that it had lost a key support after testing the $70,000 zone. The analyst then outlined what he expects next from BTC’s price action, with an acceptance below $73,000 happening and then a liquidity sweep around $70,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Previously Led To A 660% And 1,700% Rally The analyst further stated that a relief bounce could follow, with a retest near $74,000, then a move lower towards $65,000, $60,000, and finally $58,000. He also warned that a mini rally is likely over and that the broader trend still points toward new local lows. Aralez added that there may be short-term bounces, but expecting a fresh push above $83,000 could be costly. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $70,500, down over 3%, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Robinhood Markets has closed its acquisition of WonderFi, a Canadian leader in digital asset products and services, marking the US trading platform’s formal entry into Canada and pushing its total international funded customer base past 1 million for the first time, per the company’s official announcement on June 1, 2026. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Retracement Rally And The Resistance Level That Could End It All WonderFi operates two of Canada’s longest-standing regulated crypto platforms — Bitbuy and Coinsquare — both of which will now carry the Robinhood brand. The approximately 300,000 funded customers already using those platforms transfer directly into Robinhood’s ecosystem, per the announcement, representing one of the more meaningful immediate user acquisitions any crypto-facing platform has made through an M&A transaction in recent memory. BTC's price trends to the downside on the daily chart, Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview What Canadian Users Get For Canadian customers, the Robinhood acquisition delivers a concrete upgrade on cost and experience. Under the new structure, users will be invited to download the Robinhood app, gaining access to a flat 0.5% fee per CAD trade — a pricing model Robinhood describes as lower than existing market rates — alongside Robinhood’s consumer interface and its globally scaled platform infrastructure, per the official announcement. WonderFi’s existing institutional relationships in Canada will be maintained under Robinhood’s ownership, with the company stating it will continue building on those partnerships alongside the institutional business it has already established through Bitstamp, the European exchange Robinhood acquired in 2023, per the press release. Johann Kerbrat, SVP and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto and International, said in the announcement that WonderFi’s extensive experience operating regulated crypto platforms — serving both beginner and advanced users — made it an ideal partner to accelerate Robinhood’s mission in Canada. A Global Expansion Play With Real Infrastructure The WonderFi deal is not Robinhood’s first international move but it is among its most structurally complete. Rather than building a Canadian regulatory presence from scratch, Robinhood acquired two established licensed platforms with existing user bases, compliance frameworks, and institutional relationships — a considerably faster path to meaningful market presence than organic entry would have allowed. Related Reading: Binance Unveils Trading Access To Over 7,000 US Stocks, ETFs—And Adds A New Tokenization Plan The Canadian headquarters Robinhood established in Toronto in 2024 as an engineering hub now sits alongside more than 240 employees based in the country — a workforce that, combined with WonderFi staff, gives Robinhood a substantial operational footprint north of the border from day one, per the announcement. This development marks a pivotal moment for the nascent sector’s consolidation phase in North America. Robinhood entering Canada through a regulated acquisition — not a gray-area expansion — reflects the same institutional playbook reshaping crypto exchange ownership in South Korea and Europe simultaneously: established financial platforms acquiring regulated local infrastructure rather than testing regulatory limits from the outside. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin saw its price retrace after initially moving upwards and clearing the resistance at $80,000. Eventually, though, the price ended up hitting major resistance at $82,000 and falling back downward. Now, the Bitcoin price seems to be stuck in a sideways movement that threatens to be the end of the recovery. However, this might not be the end of the bullish trend that is being flagged on the chart. Why The Bitcoin Price Could Recover Quickly In a recent post, a pseudonymous crypto analyst who goes by HAMED_AZ highlighted three clear signals that could show that the bitcoin price is on the verge of a bullish reversal. The first of these is that the cryptocurrency has now entered a major demand zone. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters Buy Zone That Previously Led To A 660% And 1,700% Rally This demand zone lies between $70,000 and $73,000, showing the levels where there has been the most support for the Bitcoin price in recent times. According to the crypto analyst, this demand zone has previously been a strong reaction zone and could continue in the same way. Next on the line is the ascending trendline that has appeared on the Bitcoin chart. This ascending trendline has held recently and has supported the uptrend previously. If this trend continues to hold, then it is likely that the Bitcoin price will continue to rise. Then, last but not least on the list is the fact that the 50% Fibonacci retracement. With the 0.5 Fibonacci level sitting just around $71,302, it means that the BTC price has not fallen toward the general area of this level, creating alignment. Where Is The Price Headed? Following the analysis, the Bitcoin price could be looking at another upward recovery soon. However, just like before, there is still a lot of resistance lying in wait at the $82,000 level, meaning that this is the level to beat if bulls want to maintain the uptrend. Related Reading: Analyst Says This Dogecoin Chart Is Too Dangerous To Ignore – Here’s Why For the bearish case, the Bitcoin price would need to first break below the ascending trendline. This puts it below $71,000 at the current level, and if this happens, the crypto analyst says it would open the door for an even deeper correction for the cryptocurrency. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin’s derivatives market has yet to fully heal from a violent shakeout last October, when roughly 71,000 BTC worth around $11 billion was wiped from open interest across major exchanges. Total open interest has not recovered to pre-event levels, leaving a gap of more than 24,000 BTC that signals many traders are still sitting on the sidelines. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Prolonged Downtrend Through 2027, Analyst Warns Derivatives Damage Still Visible That cautious positioning sits at the center of growing concern about where Bitcoin heads next. The world’s largest cryptocurrency closed May at $73,560, down 3.40% for the month, and at least two closely watched analysts say the slide may not be over. Prominent on-chain analyst PlanB framed the debate plainly. He said the market is roughly split on whether the February low near $60,000 marked the bottom of this cycle or whether a steeper drop is still ahead, and based on his reading of the data, he leans toward more downside. Bitcoin closed May at $73,568 Market is 50/50 on if Febryary $60k was the bottom, or the bear will continue. IMO data is telling us that we have not seen bottom formation yet, and that there is a >50% probablility that we go lower (below 200wma $61k or realized price $53k). pic.twitter.com/4uxdxH5oGA — PlanB (@100trillionUSD) June 1, 2026 PlanB’s view rests on a chart tracking how much of the total Bitcoin supply is currently sitting in profit. In past bear market cycles, major bottoms typically formed when only a small share of holders were in the green and fear was widespread. Right now, data shows a higher proportion of holders still in profit compared to those historical trough periods, which PlanB says means the market has not yet hit the kind of full panic, or capitulation, that usually marks a true bottom. Two Levels Now In Focus He puts the odds of prices moving lower above 50%, with two long-term indicators as potential landing zones. The 200-week moving average sits near $61,000 and has held as strong support in previous downturns. The realized price, which reflects the average cost basis across the entire Bitcoin supply, is near $53,000. Trader Ted Pillow flagged a nearer-term threshold. He said a daily close below $70,000 could trigger a fresh wave of selling, noting that the level has absorbed repeated pressure in recent weeks and that losing it would likely shake short-term trader confidence. Related Reading: Could XRP Hit $10 This Bull Run? World’s Highest IQ Holder Thinks So What Needs To Happen For A Bottom The picture that emerges from both analysts is one of a market waiting for a cleaner flush before conditions line up for a sustained recovery. Open interest on the derivatives side remains depressed, sentiment is fragile, and the percentage of holders in profit has not fallen to the lows that have historically coincided with cycle bottoms. PlanB said prices could fall below $61,000, with the 200-week moving average offering the first major test and the realized price near $53,000 representing a deeper level of potential support. Bitcoin would need to move toward either of those levels for the current setup to more closely resemble the bottoming patterns seen in prior cycles. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView