Bitcoin Experiences Sharp Decline Amid Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin Plummets Below $60,000: Time to Buy Amid Market Turbulence?
Bitcoin’s value has dropped sharply, falling over 5% in recent trading and breaking through the $60,000 mark, a key psychological threshold. This decline follows a period of gains over the weekend. Despite the ongoing sell-off, one analyst suggests this could be an opportune time to buy, citing the Wyckoff re-accumulation model, which indicates Bitcoin might enter a "Spring" phase, potentially leading to a price surge.
The Wyckoff model, a tool used in technical analysis, identifies price movement phases. The "Spring" phase often precedes a breakout driven by rising trading volumes. Currently, Bitcoin’s price is consolidating, testing support levels around $56,500, with resistance between $72,000 and March 2024 highs.
However, not all analysts are optimistic. On-chain analyst Willy Woo attributes the sell-off to miner capitulation, exacerbated by the recent Bitcoin Halving, which reduced rewards and increased pressure on miners. Many inefficient miners are exiting the market, selling off BTC and contributing to the price decline.
Despite this, long-term holders, including institutions and whales, haven’t been selling since mid-January 2024, bolstered by the SEC’s approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETF. The Bitcoin "illiquid supply," representing coins held for over two years, is near an all-time high, suggesting a bullish long-term outlook.
In summary, while the market faces short-term volatility and miner-driven sell-offs, some analysts see potential for a rebound, especially if the Wyckoff model’s "Spring" phase comes to fruition.