Bitcoin: A Bear Market State of Mind

Overview

Into the Cryptoverse analyzes Bitcoin's behavior in midterm years (2014, 2018, 2022), noting a pattern of lower highs and lower lows, and recommends adopting a "bare market state of mind." He suggests that while counter-trend rallies may occur, the overall trend points to further drops, particularly in late March to June, and that 2026 is currently underperforming the average of prior midterm years.

Key takeaways

In midterm years, Bitcoin typically experiences lower highs and lower lows, making a "bare market state of mind" a prudent approach.
Historically, Bitcoin tends to find resistance in early March around the 21-week EMA or 20-week SMA, but the current rally is notably weaker.
The next significant drop in Bitcoin's price often bottoms out in the April to June timeframe during midterm years.
Bitcoin's year-to-date ROI in 2026 is currently underperforming the average of prior midterm years.
While Bitcoin's ROI after the peak is outperforming prior bear markets, this is likely due to a non-euphoric market top.
The S&P 500's potential correction could negatively impact Bitcoin, as Bitcoin tends to sell off first due to its higher risk profile.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Bitcoin's Bare Market State of Mind

The analysis focuses on Bitcoin's historical performance in midterm years to anticipate future trends.
Into the Cryptoverse advocates for a "bare market state of mind," expecting lower highs and lower lows, especially in early midterm years.

2:03 Historical Analysis of Bitcoin's Performance in Midterm Years

Bitcoin experienced a series of lower lows in 2014 (December 2013, February, April, September 2014, January 2015) and 2018 (December 2017, February, June, December 2018).
2022 also showed a pattern of lower lows and lower highs, with major lower lows in November 2021, June, and November 2022.
In March of midterm years, Bitcoin often finds resistance around the 21-week EMA or 20-week SMA, but the current rally is significantly weaker.

8:41 Navigating Counter-Trend Rallies and Potential Market Drops

Into the Cryptoverse advises against trying to time every counter-trend rally, as it often proves unsuccessful.
Historical data indicates that Bitcoin often finds resistance in early March, followed by a potential drop in late March to April.
In 2014, 2018, and 2022, the next large drop tended to bottom out in the April to June timeframe.

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