Bitcoin could see one more slump before all-time highs: Peter Brandt
Bitcoin may soon reclaim its record high of $125,100, but veteran trader Peter Brandt warns another correction could come first.
“Either a huge shakeout, confirmed by a new ATH within days,” Brandt said, “or a break of the parabola — which in past cycles meant a 75% drop. Maybe not 80% this time, but possibly down to $50–60K.”
Volatility and long-term risk
Friday’s market crash followed President Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, triggering over $19B in liquidations. Bitcoin plunged from $121K to $102K, later rebounding to around $112,400 (CoinMarketCap).
“Leverage above 1.5x is dangerous,” warned Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments. He urged traders to think in “multi-year, long-term risk” terms, calling recent volatility “temporary” and the outlook for coming weeks simply “up.”
Optimism returns
Despite turbulence, analysts see bullish macro signals suggesting new capital could soon enter crypto markets.
“Buy everything,” says Arthur Hayes
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes posted on X that it’s time to buy after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the end of quantitative tightening. “Back up the truck and buy everything,” Hayes urged.
Quantitative easing, which encourages lending and lowers interest rates, is traditionally bullish for crypto.
Fundamentals favor Bitcoin
According to Swyftx analyst Pav Hundal, macro data is now Bitcoin’s biggest driver. “Inflation faces pressure from weaker oil and demand, while the US labor market softens,” he said. With inflation at 2.9% in August, the Fed may soon cut rates again — a “Goldilocks zone for Bitcoin.”
Macro strategist Lyn Alden added that the next quarter “will likely be favorable” for Bitcoin’s performance. $BTC #PowellRemarks
Bitcoin ‘bull market is not over’ as it recovers above $112K
Bitcoin briefly surged above $112,000 on Monday, easing fears after a week of sharp volatility. Analysts noted investor fatigue and two massive liquidation events that shook the wider crypto market. Despite the turbulence, some experts insist the bull run remains intact.
XWIN Research Japan argued that “on-chain data continues to suggest Bitcoin’s bull market is not over.” They point to long-term holder behavior and the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, which currently shows stability rather than panic. With the ratio at 2, investors still hold strong gains, and past cycles suggest this stage often precedes major growth phases.
XWIN noted that profit-taking by long-term investors has decreased, reducing supply and potentially fueling renewed demand. In their view, Bitcoin’s pullbacks resemble “digestion” rather than collapse, hinting at groundwork for the next upward leg.
The optimism comes after more than $4 billion in long positions were wiped out in just seven days. On Sept. 22, Bitcoin’s drop triggered nearly $3 billion in liquidations, followed by another $1 billion crash as BTC fell to $109,000. Bitcoin led the losses, but Ether longs also took a heavy hit.
Meanwhile, market sentiment is improving. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rebounded to a “Neutral” score of 50, climbing from 28 last Friday—the lowest since April, when Bitcoin briefly dropped to $80,000.
For now, Bitcoin is trading near $111,800, with analysts watching closely to see if consolidation will pave the way for the next expansion phase.
Bitcoin to test all-time high ‘quickly’ if bulls reclaim $118K: Trader
Bitcoin pushed to secure $117,000 as support on Thursday after the Fed’s 0.25% rate cut lifted crypto markets. BTC briefly dipped below $115,000 before rebounding, with over $100 million in liquidations across both longs and shorts.
Traders see $118,000 as the decisive barrier. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted it as the next resistance, suggesting that once Bitcoin stabilizes, altcoins could follow with strong breakouts.
Daan Crypto Trades echoed this view, stressing that $118K was a high-volume node during Powell’s dovish speech at Jackson Hole in August, making it a critical level for momentum. He argued that flipping it to support could open the way to all-time highs.
Order-book data confirmed heavy liquidity clustering between $116,500 and $119,000, creating a tight trading corridor. After the Fed-induced volatility, traders reinforced these “guardrails,” leaving the market poised for a breakout. $BTC #BitcoinETFMajorInflows
$XRP Can XRP keep outperforming Bitcoin this bull cycle?
XRP has surged nearly 300% against Bitcoin since Donald Trump’s reelection in November, powered by Ripple’s SEC settlement and speculation over a spot ETF. The pressing question: can XRP extend its lead, or will Bitcoin reclaim dominance as the bull cycle matures?
On the weekly XRP/BTC chart, analysts see a classic inverse head-and-shoulders — one of the market’s most reliable bullish reversal patterns. A decisive breakout above 3,145 satoshi could validate the setup and pave the way toward 5,700 satoshi by late 2025, more than doubling current levels. A “golden cross” in August, where the 50-week EMA crossed above the 200-week EMA, further strengthens the bullish case.
Still, XRP faces stiff resistance. The 2,440–3,570 satoshi zone has capped every rally since 2019, held back by regulatory uncertainty. Ripple’s partial settlement this year, however, has eased concerns and revived hopes for a breakout. Some chartists suggest clearing this range could send XRP/BTC as high as 9,000 satoshi — a potential 250% rally.
The timing could align with a broader altcoin rotation. Coinbase Institutional’s research chief David Duong noted in August that conditions point to a possible “altseason,” defined as 75% of the top 50 altcoins outperforming Bitcoin over 90 days. With Bitcoin dominance slipping to 57%, its lowest since January, the market appears to be shifting.
Still, the scale of XRP’s gains may depend on regulatory clarity and the approval of new crypto ETFs in the U.S., which could delay or accelerate capital flows into altcoins. For now, XRP sits at a critical juncture: either it confirms a breakout and extends its historic run, or it risks falling back into Bitcoin’s shadow once again. $XRP #BinanceAlphaAlert
Dogecoin has rallied from $0.205 to $0.224, fueled by the launch of its first official treasury by CleanCore Solutions. The Nebraska-based company is the first publicly traded firm to adopt DOGE as its main treasury reserve, supported by a $175 million private placement involving over 80 institutional and crypto-native investors.
Backed by the Dogecoin Foundation and the House of DOGE, this move aims to institutionalize DOGE. Analysts say regulated capital and the growing chance of a spot ETF approval in 2025—estimated at 79%—could push demand higher. A $1 target by late 2025 is seen as realistic, especially with the 21Shares Dogecoin ETP already trading in Europe.
On charts, Dogecoin trades within a bullish megaphone pattern, having rebounded strongly from $0.15 in June. Analysts note that past rallies inside this structure have grown larger each time, suggesting the next move could take DOGE to $1.15–$1.40—up to 550% above current levels.
Shorter-term, DOGE is consolidating in a symmetric triangle. A breakout above $0.225 and the 50-day SMA could trigger a move toward $0.37. Failing to do so risks a drop back to the $0.19–$0.16 zone. $DOGE
Bitcoin may have just weeks before the end of its four-year cycle, with risks of a sharp drop toward $50,000.
Joao Wedson, founder of Alphractal, suggests a bear market could start in October, even as he keeps a bold long-term target of $140,000. He points to his “Repetition Fractal Cycle” charts, showing Bitcoin approaching a historical turning point.
While Wedson warns against relying solely on charts, he sees room for BTC to test $100K before a possible surge higher. Unlike past cycles, this one includes heavy institutional involvement and ETF speculation, raising doubts about the fractal’s accuracy.
A broader U.S. market downturn could accelerate Bitcoin’s decline if it aligns with the cycle’s bear-market phase. The debate now centers on whether the four-year cycle still holds in 2025—or if Bitcoin has outgrown it.
Wedson admits he’s curious: will Bitcoin break free of history and rise endlessly, or face a deep correction, sinking below $50K by 2026?
For now, the $100,000 level is key. Traders see a retest as imminent, with one warning that failure to hold could mark the end of the bull run. BTC/USD is battling a downward trend line set since mid-August, which could decide whether the next move is a breakdown or new all-time highs. $BTC
ETH chart divergence flashes warning while onchain metric predicts rally to $4.5K
Ether remains stuck below the $4,000 resistance since December 2025, with traders eyeing a breakout. Despite the stagnation, bulls are targeting the +1σ active realized price band near $4,500 — a key level that historically triggered rapid upward moves when breached. However, it also risks heightened volatility.
Glassnode data shows this level capped previous rallies in March 2024 and during the 2020–21 cycle. A clear break could indicate strong momentum, but also overheating.
Futures market data adds to optimism: ETH perpetuals have overtaken Bitcoin in volume dominance for the first time since 2022, signaling massive trading interest. Trader Byzantine General admitted ETH is stronger than expected, calling current price action a potential “send it” moment.
Supporting this view, liquidation maps show nearly $930M in short positions just above $4,000. A breakout could trigger mass liquidations and fuel a swift push toward $4,500.
Still, caution remains.
ETH’s RSI has not confirmed recent local highs, creating bearish divergences on both 4-hour and daily charts. This hints at buyer exhaustion and possible short-term correction. The divergence has lingered since ETH crossed $3,500, suggesting fragility beneath the bullish surface.
Should the rally fail, support lies just below $3,700 in a narrow fair value gap. If bearish momentum persists, Ether could fall toward the long-term FVG between $3,200 and $3,300, risking a deeper structural break. #FOMCMeeting #BNBATH $BTC