As Bitcoin (BTC) stabilizes above the critical $80,000 support level after a significant downturn of over 25% from its January peak, market analyst Doctor Profit has released a compelling report that raises a pivotal question: is the market witnessing the onset of a bear market, or is the bullish sentiment still intact?
M2 Money Supply And Bitcoin Price
Doctor Profit emphasizes the crucial role of liquidity in the current market landscape. While many celebrate the increase in the M2 Money Supply—a key economic indicator—there’s a vital need to understand the timing of its effects.
Historically, M2 has shown a strong correlation with Bitcoin’s price movements. Unlike stock markets, which typically react to M2 expansions after a lag of about six months, Bitcoin tends to respond more rapidly, though not instantaneously.
According to the analyst, the “misconception” that money printing leads to immediate market upswings is addressed, as there are multiple factors at play, including macroeconomic conditions.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decisions regarding interest rates are particularly influential. Although official data suggests inflation is declining, underlying realities, such as OPEC’s influence on oil prices, complicate the outlook.
In the context of rising M2, Doctor Profit predicts that Bitcoin’s bullish trend could resume around May or June, but anticipates a period of sideways movement and potential short-term bearish pressure leading up to that point. He warns that many who are currently bullish may shift to a bearish stance as the market evolves.
In the report, Doctor Profit highlights the significance of the weekly EMA50—a critical moving average he refers to as the “Golden Line”—which Bitcoin has respected in recent price action. After bouncing off this line at $76,000, the cryptocurrency reached the anticipated $87.4K, triggering several short positions.
Long-Term Bullish Outlook With Short-Term Caution
Looking ahead, Doctor Profit’s strategy involves targeting a potential drop to the $70,000 to $74,000 zone. This region is crucial; if Bitcoin merely wicks into it but then closes strongly above the Golden Line, he plans to take long positions.
Doctor Profit maintains a bullish long-term outlook, expecting a resumption of the bull run by mid-2024, with price targets ranging from $120,000 to $140,000. He remains cautious, holding significant cash reserves and expanding short positions in anticipation of market fluctuations.
Doctor Profit outlines two bearish scenarios that traders should consider: a manageable drop to the $70,000 to $74,000 range and the more severe “Black Swan” event that could push prices down to the $50,000 region. While he is confident in a bounce at the higher target, he advises preparedness for both scenarios.
At the time of writing, BTC is hovering around $84,000, recording losses of 3.5% and 12% in the fourteen and thirty days time frame respectively.
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