* Prediction of a Sideways Phase
The CEO of CryptoQuant suggests that $BTC may enter a "boring sideways phase" for the next few months. The reason cited is the drying up of new capital, with investors shifting their focus to traditional assets such as gold and stocks.
* Contradicting Historical Trends
A sideways movement in Q1 would contradict Bitcoin's historical trend, which typically sees significant average growth during the first months of the year.
* Correction Warnings
Several experts, including Peter Brandt and Jurrien Timmer, warn that BTC could face a deep correction to the $60,000 – $65,000 USD range. Current market sentiment is characterized by "fear."
* Positive ETF Inflows
Despite the overall negative sentiment, spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded large net inflows ($925.3 million USD over 3 sessions), indicating that institutional capital is quietly accumulating.
* Long-Term Optimism
Figures like Tim Draper remain highly optimistic, maintaining their prediction that BTC could reach $250,000 USD, believing that 2026 will be the year of mass Bitcoin adoption.
