Predictions of a Bitcoin plummet to $12,000 and another round of altcoin capitulation have been making the rounds, but my perspective differs. In this article, I’ll elucidate the reasons behind my dissenting view.
The faith of altcoin investors is waning as the markets remain stagnant. In fact, the majority of altcoins have been on a downward trajectory since May 2021, marking a bear market that has persisted for over two years.
This extended bear market isn’t unprecedented. In 2022, the blockchain ecosystem bore the brunt of numerous attacks, prompting governments to intervene with regulatory frameworks aimed at safeguarding investors. While this is understandable, it poses a potential threat to the entire crypto ecosystem. Notably, the SEC’s legal action against Binance and the DoJ’s investigation into the exchange, juxtaposed with Traditional Finance’s (TradFi) foray into the arena through ETF proposals and the launch of their own exchange, EDX, exemplify this dichotomy.
What insights can we glean from this landscape? Several conclusions can be drawn. Firstly, social media sentiment is heavily influenced by historical experience. Many outspoken individuals weathered their inaugural bear cycle and entered the market in 2021. For them, the gradual erosion of their investments is acutely distressing, leading them to anticipate a further decline in portfolio value. Why? Because their experience is anchored in past patterns, and human nature propels them to extrapolate these patterns into the future.
This phenomenon resembles the real estate market dynamics. If real estate prices have soared unabated for four decades, street talk and party conversations will likely extol the virtues of property ownership. However, this historical repetition doesn’t guarantee future outcomes. Each moment in time bequeaths new trade and investment prospects, each accompanied by its own set of risks and rewards. A forty-year streak of real estate appreciation doesn’t necessarily presage its perpetuation.
Analogously, the crypto and altcoin realm is governed by the same principle. A multitude of them has experienced a continuous downtrend spanning 18 to 24 months. Bitcoin pairs are languishing at cyclical lows, and market sentiment is at an ebb. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mandate an unswerving descent from here on out. Bitcoin’s value is gradually recovering from the tumultuous phase that saw it dip to $15,000, a nadir that followed a barrage of market attacks.
Taking cues from the Wall St. Cheat Sheet, price capitulation, exemplified by Luna’s downfall, occurred in May 2022. Since then, Bitcoin’s valuation has maintained a consolidation pattern in the $15,000 to $25,000 range for an entire year, a phase characterized by unparalleled accumulation. Despite the recent legal woes of Binance, a slew of major institutions—Blackrock, Valkyrie, Invesco, among others—filed applications for a Bitcoin ETF within days.
These financial behemoths adroitly capitalized on the period preceding their market entries. Rather than waiting for news to break, they preemptively positioned themselves. Could it be that they orchestrated FTX’s downfall to secure their market share?
In sum, we find ourselves in the second stage of capitulation, marked by time. This phase is less eventful, possibly inducing the inclination to explore alternative markets beyond crypto. Patience is paramount; revel in your continued participation, accumulate positions, and grasp the tenets of the Wall St. Cheat Sheet. The entry of these major players into the field should inform your strategy, aligning you with their astute moves.
The era of Disbelief typically follows Depression, a sentiment likely to germinate as people anticipate further market downturns, much like the anticipation of Bitcoin’s plunge to $2,000 in 2019.
