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TLDR: CryptoQuant CEO states Bitcoin won’t crash 70% unless MicroStrategy’s Saylor liquidates his holdings significantly.  MicroStrategy holds $2.2 billion cash reserves with no short-term debt pressure forcing Bitcoin sales near $76K basis.  Bitcoin’s Realized Cap has flatlined indicating no fresh capital inflows while early holders continue profit-taking.  Current bear market likely to form wide sideways consolidation rather than sharp decline seen in previous cycles.   Bitcoin appears protected from severe 70% crashes characteristic of previous bear markets unless MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor liquidates his holdings, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. The analyst’s assessment challenges traditional cycle expectations while acknowledging persistent selling pressure in the current market environment. The cryptocurrency faces downward momentum as fresh capital inflows have ceased, yet structural differences suggest this downturn may unfold differently than historical precedents. Early holders continue distributing profits accumulated during the ETF-driven rally, but MicroStrategy’s position remains a critical stabilizing factor. CryptoQuant Analysis Points to Different Cycle Dynamics Ki Young Ju emphasized that MicroStrategy’s involvement fundamentally alters this cycle’s potential outcomes. The company served as a major driver of Bitcoin’s rally toward $100,000, accumulating substantial holdings that now influence market structure. In his analysis, the CryptoQuant CEO stated that “MSTR was a major driver of this rally. Unless Saylor significantly dumps his stack, we won’t see a -70% crash like previous cycles.” This observation reflects MicroStrategy’s unique position as a publicly-traded entity with long-term conviction rather than a speculative trader. Bitcoin is dropping as selling pressure persists, with no fresh capital coming in. Realized Cap has flatlined, meaning no fresh capital. When market cap falls in that environment, it’s not a bull market. Early holders are sitting on big unrealized gains thanks to ETFs and MSTR… https://t.co/OnnzQMy6Ra pic.twitter.com/J0yTtCTQjr — Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) February 1, 2026 Traditional bear markets witnessed 70% declines…

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