Bitcoin Drawdown Signals and On-Chain Levels for Cycle Risk

Summary

The report assesses Bitcoin’s sharp decline from its October 2025 high and argues that continued weakness could lead to tests of lower support zones. It combines historical drawdown behavior with technical levels, including the 50-week and 200-week moving averages, realized price, and an on-chain supply gap. It also examines ETF investor cost basis, the share of supply in profit or loss, and long-term holder selling to judge whether accumulation or capitulation is developing.

The evidence cited includes heavy futures liquidations, ETF outflows, Bitcoin trading below the ETFs’ average cost basis, and a lack of clear whale accumulation. The authors see the easing of long-term holder profit-taking as a tentative sign that a bottom may be approaching, while noting that macro narratives and limited catalysts remain unfavorable. The analysis is a market outlook based on historical patterns and on-chain indicators, not a confirmed forecast; the cited price levels can shift over time, and past cycle behavior does not ensure future support.

Key ideas

• Historical drawdowns near 40% have often deepened toward 50%, though the report notes an exception in 2017.
• The report identifies a supply gap around $70,000 to $80,000 and potential support near realized price and the 200-week moving average.
• ETF cost basis, supply in profit or loss, and long-term holder selling are used as indicators of market stress and possible bottom formation.
• Reduced long-term holder profit-taking may be constructive, but the authors see little evidence of significant accumulation.
• The outlook depends on historical analogies and changing on-chain metrics, so its projected levels are uncertain.

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