Article Summary

  • A traditional finance analyst predicts a potential 50% decline in Bitcoin's price if the current downward trend continues.
  • Glassnode suggests the decline might not be as severe as some anticipate.
  • Several indicators suggest Bitcoin may have already bottomed out.
  • Comparison of the current market to past mid-cycle corrections.
  • Review of ARK Invest's revised long-term Bitcoin price forecast.

Technical Analysis of Bitcoin's Price

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone cautioned that hitting $100,000 could be just a “Speed Bump Toward $56,000.” He pointed to the 48-month moving average, currently around $56,000, as a potential reversion point.

Indicators Suggesting a Potential Bottom

Despite these bearish predictions, several key metrics suggest that the drop to $98,000 might represent a local bottom. Notably, this was the first time in over four months that Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 level.

Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio

The MVRV ratio, an indicator measuring whether an asset is overvalued, has dropped to historical levels that have signaled local bottoms, according to analysts at XWIN Research Japan.

Relative Unrealized Loss

Glassnode pointed out that the Relative Unrealized Loss, which measures total unrealized losses in USD relative to market capitalization, suggests the current correction may be a normal one within the ongoing cycle.

Comparison to Past Mid-Cycle Corrections

Glassnode explained that the current market resembles mid-cycle corrections in Q3–Q4 2024 and Q2 2025, where unrealized losses remained below 5%. They concluded that as long as unrealized losses stay within this range, the market can be classified as a mild bear phase characterized by orderly revaluation rather than panic.

Revised Long-Term Forecast

While many analysts are debating Bitcoin's short-term trajectory, others are revising their long-term forecasts. Cathie Wood of ARK Invest cut her long-term Bitcoin price projection by $300,000, warning that stablecoins are eroding Bitcoin's role as a store of value in emerging markets. Wood had previously forecast Bitcoin to reach $1.5 million by 2030.


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