Summary
- Michaël van de Poppe said expectations for Bitcoin (BTC) to form a bottom in October have become too widespread and are unlikely to materialize.
- He said the current BTC price base is very solid and that the market environment is completely different from the 2022 bear market.
- He cited the Nasdaq's record highs, the possibility of a CLARITY Act vote, and a White House strategic Bitcoin reserve plan as bullish factors for BTC.
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe expressed skepticism about bearish calls on Bitcoin, arguing that current market conditions differ from past cycles.
In a post on X on May 11, van de Poppe said the most overextended narrative in the market is the view that Bitcoin will form a bear flag and then bottom in October.
When too many people expect the same outcome, the chances of that scenario playing out tend to decline, he wrote.
He also described the price base Bitcoin is currently building as very solid.
The current market backdrop is completely different from the 2022 bear market, making a repeat of that pattern less likely, he added.
Van de Poppe cited several bullish factors for Bitcoin, including the Nasdaq's record highs, the possibility of a vote on the CLARITY Act and the potential for the White House to announce a strategic Bitcoin reserve plan.
Market participants are closely watching how changes in the U.S. regulatory environment and broader macroeconomic trends could affect Bitcoin prices. Future policy announcements and whether institutional funds continue to flow into the market remain key variables.
JH Kim
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