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Bitcoin bear market could unfold if THESE levels break

With key investor cohorts sitting on profits, a break below THESE levels could trigger a bear market. Watch closely!

Bitcoin bear
  • Bitcoin bear market could commence if BTC breaks below key support levels.
  • With BTC bouncing from $94K to $96,200, volatility is high.

With Bitcoin [BTC] briefly dipping under $94K before rebounding to $97,200, volatility remains high. 

In this climate, a potential Bitcoin bear market risk lingers if key investor groups, currently sitting on unrealized profits, start selling.

Key levels to watch

If BTC loses momentum, a drop below $89,300 could trigger profit-taking among short-term holders (1,000+ BTC, held <155 days) whales, increasing sell pressure.

However, the key level to watch remains $58,000 – the realized price of miner whales (wallets of mining companies that hold over 1,000 BTC).

Bitcoin bear levels
Source: CryptoQuant

Historically, breaking below this mark has confirmed Bitcoin bear market cycles, making it a critical long-term support.

While BTC holds a safe margin for now, sustained volatility could test these levels. Holding above them is crucial to maintaining bullish market structure.

Will bulls prevent a Bitcoin bear market?

Despite a hawkish macro backdrop in the U.S., bulls have avoided a Bitcoin bear market by defending the $90K level for over a month, signaling strong demand.

BTC price
Source: TradingView (BTC/USDT)

However, prolonged consolidation near resistance suggests a potential liquidity trap.

If BTC breaches $99K without strong spot demand, leveraged long positions could close down, triggering liquidation cascades.

A drop back to $90K would then be a key test. Losing this level could push BTC toward $89,300, where STH whales may begin offloading, increasing downside pressure.

While a Bitcoin bear market isn’t confirmed, weak ETF inflows, fading FOMO, and declining network activity could trigger a sharp reversal, wiping out billions in leverage. 

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Ritika Gupta

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Ritika Gupta is a coin-based journalist at AMBCrypto who focuses on how economic and political trends impact cryptocurrencies. A social sciences graduate from Gargi College, she reports on AI, DeFi, Web3, and blockchain, using her hands-on experience to turn complex crypto developments into clear, practical insights for readers.

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