Bitcoin's Price Faces Potential Decline Amid Bearish Market Sentiment

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin (BTC) is facing potential new long-term lows as recent price gains are dismissed by analysts as a bearish 'reset.' Traders are observing that Bitcoin bears seem to dominate both short and long-term timeframes, with little reason to alter their bearish outlooks. One forecast suggests that BTC's price may revisit last April's lows around $75,000, and a breakthrough at the 2026 open might be necessary for market consolidation. Bitcoin traders are finding it challenging to build a bullish case based on BTC's price behavior in 2026. Despite nearly reaching $95,000, BTC/USD has returned near its yearly open, threatening to drop below $90,000 on intraday timeframes. Keith Alan, cofounder of Material Indicators, noted that the first breakout attempt for BTC was met with rejection. He highlighted a cluster of technical support in the $87.5k - $89k range and warned of a macro Death Cross developing on the weekly chart later this month. Alan views any potential price increase as a 'sell the rip' event unless evidence suggests otherwise. Trader Roman, who previously warned of a macro breakdown for BTC/USD throughout 2025, maintains a near-term target of $76,000, a level last seen in April. He expressed skepticism about a reversal, stating that the current sideways movement is merely a reset to reach that target. Roman believes that the high timeframe remains very bearish, with no signs of a reversal. Other traders also express doubts about the January trading range holding steady, anticipating fresh volatility instead. Daan Crypto Trades, another trader, noted that it is unlikely the monthly low and high will remain intact. He pointed out that in the past two years, 100% of months have seen a larger wick below the monthly candle than the current one. Daan Crypto Trades suggested that breaking below January's low of just under $87,500 might be beneficial for BTC/USD to establish a firmer foundation for a long-term rebound. He added that taking out these lows could clear warnings and allow the price to find a floor, reducing the risk of a later reversal.