Bitcoin Plummets 7%, Analysts Warn of Potential Bear Market as Price Nears Critical Levels

April 7, 2025
Bitcoin Plummets 7%, Analysts Warn of Potential Bear Market as Price Nears Critical Levels
  • Market uncertainties, particularly surrounding geopolitical issues and trade disruptions, have led to warnings that Bitcoin could test the $70,000 level.

  • A drop below $70,000 could radically alter Bitcoin's market dynamics, increasing its volatility and correlation with traditional financial systems.

  • Some analysts view the current dip as a shakeout designed to eliminate weaker investors, with van de Poppe referring to it as 'a gift' for late buyers.

  • This decline marks a significant downturn, with Bitcoin dropping around 30% from its all-time high of $109,000 amid ongoing global market turmoil.

  • Despite large purchases by firms like MicroStrategy, the excessive sell pressure is preventing prices from rising, indicating a challenging market environment.

  • Analysts warn that Bitcoin is at a critical price level; if it fails to maintain above $68,000, it could drop to $65,000, and a further decline to $49,000 would indicate a bearish outlook.

  • CryptoQuant's CEO, Ki Young Ju, suggests that Bitcoin's current price behavior indicates its bull market may be over, as the market cap remains stagnant despite incoming capital.

  • Van de Poppe notes that Bitcoin's performance is closely tied to traditional market forces, particularly in light of fears stemming from American trade policies.

  • If Bitcoin loses its former trend line at $75,000, it may experience a drastic decline after already losing support around $83,000.

  • Van de Poppe also highlighted the potential for altcoins to gain traction as Bitcoin consolidates, noting that altcoins have had a disastrous quarter.

  • Investors are advised to closely monitor global market trends and trade policy changes, as Bitcoin's future hinges on its response to current economic instability.

  • As of April 7, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $77,000, having declined over 7% in the last 24 hours from a peak of $84,000 earlier in the week.

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