Bitcoin Just Jumped Above $70K, But a Drop to $40K May Be Coming
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The post Bitcoin Just Jumped Above $70K, But a Drop to $40K May Be Coming appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin moved higher on Tuesday, rising about 3% after President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in planned strikes on Iran. The relief rally pushed Bitcoin above $70K. Despite this, the bitcoin price remains roughly 45% below its all-time high of $126,000. Meanwhile, top chart analyst Ali martinez predicit bitcoin price to drop to $40K by Oct 2026. Bitcoin Price Cycle Signals Drop Toward $40K According to a chart shared by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Bitcoin continues to follow a repeating four-year cycle seen since 2011. The structure shows that each bull run begins only after the price enters a final discount phase. The current setup places Bitcoin near that stage. However, the chart outlines a potential buy zone between $41,500 and $45,000. This range previously acted as a base before major upward moves. If the fractal holds, Bitcoin may decline toward the $40,000 region before forming a bottom. Martinez also pointed to a projected entry window between October 6 and October 16, 2026. This has been the secret to every major Bitcoin $BTC bull run since 2011. If history repeats itself, Bitcoin is approaching the “final discount” window before the next bull market. If the fractal holds, we are looking at a golden entry window between October 6 and October 16,… pic.twitter.com/EzEk8QgjbU — Ali Charts (@alicharts) March 23, 2026 Historically, similar timing marked the end of consolidation and the beginning of a new four-year cycle. Once Bitcoin exits this phase, price action has typically accelerated quickly. Retail Bitcoin Demand Collapses as Small Investors Exit Another warning comes from declining retail activity. Crypto analyst Crypto Tice noted that transactions below $10,000 are falling sharply, showing smaller investors are stepping…
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