Bitcoin, the crypto market, and U.S. equities have faced significant volatility and selling pressure in recent weeks as macroeconomic uncertainty and chaotic foreign policies from U.S. President Donald Trump continue to shake investor confidence. Rising tariffs and aggressive economic measures have added further instability, fueling speculation about a potential bear market in the coming months.
Many top analysts now believe that Bitcoin and the broader crypto market will either trade sideways or continue declining in the near future, as uncertainty dominates investor sentiment. Market conditions remain fragile, and BTC has struggled to reclaim key levels that would signal a recovery.
Top crypto analyst Jelle shared insights on X, noting that Bitcoin is back at the $83K-$84K resistance zone once again. He states that it feels like the market has found a new equilibrium—where bears cannot push prices much lower, but bulls fail to break out to higher levels.
Bitcoin Awaits a Major Catalyst as Bearish Pressure Mounts
Bitcoin is now firmly in bear market territory, and many analysts predict a deeper correction as fear grips global financial markets. The crypto and equity markets have been shaken by macroeconomic instability, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs and foreign policy decisions fueling speculation about an upcoming recession. This uncertainty has led investors to exit risk assets, pushing BTC down over 29% since its all-time high of $109K in January.
Despite the growing bearish sentiment, some analysts maintain an optimistic outlook, believing that Bitcoin and strong altcoins will recover once market conditions stabilize. BTC’s price action remains stuck in a tight range, with no clear direction for the coming weeks. Jelle’s insights on X state that Bitcoin has settled into a new equilibrium at the $83K-$84K level, where neither bears or bulls can take control.
According to Jelle, the market is waiting for a catalyst to trigger the next major move. That catalyst could come today, as the Federal Reserve’s meeting and interest rate decision may significantly impact risk assets like Bitcoin. If the FED signals higher rates for longer, BTC could face more downside. However, if the FED takes a dovish stance, Bitcoin could break above $85K and reclaim bullish momentum.
With market sentiment on edge, today’s interest rate decision could determine whether Bitcoin enters a deeper correction or begins a long-awaited recovery.
BTC Price Trades Below Key Moving Averages
Bitcoin is currently trading below the 200-day moving average (MA) and exponential moving average (EMA), signaling ongoing bearish pressure as bulls fail to reclaim the $86K level. This critical resistance zone has acted as a major barrier over the past few weeks, preventing BTC from regaining upward momentum.
If BTC remains below the $86K mark, it risks dropping further to find liquidity below $80K. A break below this key psychological level could trigger panic selling, intensifying the bearish trend and possibly pushing Bitcoin toward the mid-$70K range. Given the current macroeconomic uncertainty, including Federal Reserve policy decisions and rising trade war tensions, the market remains highly volatile, increasing the risk of further downside.
For bulls to regain control, Bitcoin must break and hold above $90K, which would invalidate the bearish structure and spark a strong recovery rally. Until then, Bitcoin remains at risk of extended consolidation or further declines, with $80K serving as the key short-term support level to watch.
Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
