Death Cross Strikes Bitcoin: What’s Next for BTC Price?

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So, guess what? Bitcoin (BTC) has officially given us a dramatic plot twist: the infamous “death cross” has made its grand entrance. For those who don’t speak “crypto,” this means its short-term moving average just fell below the long-term one. Translation: it’s the market equivalent of breaking up with your favorite altcoin. Ouch. 😬

Now, before you start crying into your coffee, let’s talk about history. Over the past year, every time this death cross happened, Bitcoin bounced back like a boomerang. But wait-remember that time in 2022 when it led to a bear market? Yeah, that was fun… not. 😑

Bitcoin Falls Below $90K as Trend Shifts

As of now, Bitcoin is chilling around $90,500, down a cool 6% in the last 24 hours and 15% in the past week. That’s like your favorite coffee shop raising prices by 15%, but for Bitcoin. 🤦‍♀️

And let’s not forget its all-time high of $126,000. Remember that? We were all living the high life back on October 6, 2025. Now, it’s barely crawling under the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, completing the death cross like a sad, dramatic finale. Cue the violins. 🎻

But hold on, analyst Ali Martinez has some hope for us. Apparently, every death cross in the last year has been followed by a recovery. But in 2022, this very pattern signaled the beginning of a longer market slump. Is this déjà vu? 🤔

Now, the market is holding its breath to see if this drop will respect the support levels or if it’s just going to keep sliding. If it follows the 2022 script, we could be in for a long, painful downtrend. 😓

Here’s the thing-Bitcoin’s now chilling below the MVRV mean price of $98,650. What does this mean? Well, when Bitcoin drops below this level, it often signals that it’s in “undervalued” territory. Think of it like a clearance sale at your favorite store. Except instead of a cute jacket, you’re buying digital gold. 🤑

Below $98,650, the next key Bitcoin $BTC levels are:

• $75,740

• $56,160

• $52,820

– Ali (@ali_charts) November 17, 2025

If the price keeps dropping, Ali’s got some price targets for us: $75,740, $56,160, and $52,820. These are like those warning signs you ignore until you’re stuck in traffic, thinking, “Should’ve left earlier…” 😅

Past Cycles Suggest Bottom Could Come in Late 2026

Martinez took us on a little time-travel adventure, referencing past Bitcoin cycles. In 2017 and 2021, Bitcoin peaked and then crashed into bear markets that lasted around 364 days. The first one dropped by 84%. The second one? 77%.

If history repeats itself (because why wouldn’t it?), this could mean a bottom in October 2026. So, in case you’re wondering, mark your calendars for an ideal buying opportunity-if you’re feeling brave enough to catch the falling knife. 💸

Mixed Views on Bitcoin’s Next Move

Not everyone agrees on what comes next. Some analysts are calling it a broader bearish trend, with more Bitcoin heading to exchanges, possibly signaling that people are ready to sell. That’s like watching everyone rush to the exits during a fire drill. 🏃‍♂️💨

But then there’s Egrag Crypto, who basically said, “Chill, people. Fitting charts into a narrative is like trying to force your square peg into a round hole.” He’s not buying the doom and gloom and believes the market is still holding strong. His theory? Bitcoin is just testing long-term support. And as for the future? He’s eyeing a shiny $175,000. 🤑💰

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2025-11-18 12:01