Bitcoin Price: Top Analyst Predicts BTC Rally To $85K Despite Liquidation Warning

The ascent in Bitcoin price prompts optimism towards BTC's run towards $85,000, despite warnings of a massive liquidation near $71,000 mark.
By Rupam Roy
Updated April 9, 2024
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Highlights

  • Bitcoin regained its momentum and now looks strong for $85K, as evidenced by the upward momentum in its price.
  • Amid the surge in BTC price, a top crypto analyst has warned of massive liquidation near $71K.
  • Despite the warning, another crypto market analyst has provided a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.

As the Bitcoin price continues its upward trajectory, anticipation builds within the crypto community. Notably, with key U.S. inflation data and FOMC minutes on the horizon, market sentiment seems to have remained positive to start the week.

However, amid the optimism, a prominent analyst cautioned against potential volatility, particularly when Bitcoin trades at the $71,000 level, but a anticipation towards $85 builds up.

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Analyst Warns Massive Liquidation

The regaining momentum in the Bitcoin price has fuelled the market today, with experts anticipating an increasing risk-bet appetite of the investors. However, despite the rally, the recent warning from a popular crypto market analyst has weighed on the sentiment.

In other words, despite the recent uptick in the Bitcoin price, warnings loom over the potential for significant liquidation if BTC surpasses $71,000, with $72,000 as strong resistance. Notably, prominent crypto market analyst Ali Martinez highlighted the risk, stating that approximately $72 million in liquidation could occur at this price point. This cautionary note underscores the fragility of the market and the need for investors to tread carefully as Bitcoin approaches critical levels.

In a recent X post, Ali Martinez stated:

“A lot of sellers in this recent downswing. Now, nearly $72 million will be liquidated if Bitcoin rebounds to $70,875!”

BTC Liquidation
Source: Ali Martinez, X

Meanwhile, this warning serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of rapid price movements in the crypto market, urging traders to remain vigilant.

However, despite this warning, Ali Martinez, in another X post, set $85,000 as the next target for the Bitcoin price. In his post, he said that if Bitcoin can “hold above” $70,800, the next target for the flagship crypto will be $85K. This bullish forecast, despite the warning, has fuelled market sentiment.

Bitcoin Analysis
Source: Ali Martinez, X

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Bullish Forecast For Bitcoin Price

Despite the warning from Ali Martinez, another market expert has maintained a bullish outlook for Bitcoin price potential. Captain Faibik, a prominent figure in the crypto space, has predicted a new all-time high for Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, pointing to a bullish pennant formation on the daily timeframe chart, Faibik suggests that overcoming the $70,000 resistance level could propel Bitcoin to unprecedented heights. Notably, this optimistic perspective offers a counterbalance to the cautionary tone expressed by Martinez, reflecting the diverse range of opinions within the crypto community.

Bitcoin price analysis
Source: Captain Faibik, X

However, as investors navigate these contrasting perspectives, careful consideration of market dynamics and risk management strategies is essential to navigate the ever-evolving crypto landscape. Notably, the Bitcoin price traded at $69,743.67, up 0.64% over the last 24 hours, while its trading volume rose 3.55% to $20.87 billion.

Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin Price

Over the last seven days, the BTC price has jumped 7% amid high anticipation ahead of Bitcoin halving. Notably, over the last 24 hours, the Bitcoin price has touched a high of $72,715 and a low of $69,654.

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Rupam Roy
Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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