The Case for a Bitcoin Bounce (And Why You Should Sell Into It)
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After weeks of relentless selling pressure, Bitcoin is finally showing some signs of life. The market just went through one of its most punishing periods in recent memory, with wave after wave of capitulation that culminated in a major selloff around November 21st.
The daily chart is now starting to show an uptrend structure, which has many people (myself included) anticipating a bigger bounce in the short term. But here’s the thing: anticipation isn’t the same as certainty. That’s why I’m not betting the farm on this move. Instead, the focus is on staying tactical and selling into resistance.
I do think we’ll eventually see a more substantial bounce that could push Bitcoin back to $100,000 or even higher. But I’m treating this as a likely lower high rather than the start of a new leg to all time highs.
What the Broader Market Is Telling Us
The S&P 500 just reclaimed its 10 week moving average after a four week slide and looks ready to make another run at all time highs. This matters more than you might think.
When stocks are healthy and climbing, they take a major source of pressure off Bitcoin. And with Bitcoin having badly underperformed equities for months now, any support from the stock market should provide a helpful tailwind. Add in the seasonally strong December period for equities, and the setup looks increasingly favorable for at least some relief in crypto.
Why a Bounce Makes Sense
The numbers tell the story: Bitcoin just fell 36% from its highs. Sentiment got completely crushed. The technical indicators are screaming oversold.
Look at the weekly Bollinger Bands. Four straight candles closed below the lower band before this recent bounce attempt. When something gets stretched that far, it usually snaps back like a rubber band. That’s true even in bear markets.
A countertrend move from the mid $80,000s back toward $110,000 is not unusual over the next several weeks. But probable doesn’t mean guaranteed, which is exactly why the tactical approach matters so much.
The next month and a half should offer opportunities to catch moves toward that $100,000 to $107,000 zone. This area saw heavy trading from July through early November, so it’s natural resistance.
But don’t expect a smooth ride. The recent volatility isn’t going anywhere. There will be false starts, sharp pullbacks, and plenty of moments that make you question everything. That’s just part of the process when a market is trying to find its footing.
Why MicroStrategy’s Pattern Matters
I don’t usually put much weight on comparisons to other assets, but the similarity between MicroStrategy’s current pattern and what it did in the last cycle is hard to ignore.
Last time around, the stock peaked very early in the four year cycle, well before Bitcoin topped. Right now, the patterns are tracking almost perfectly. That suggests we’re in a window where natural mean reversion could drive prices higher, even if the bigger picture trend is starting to point down.
These countertrend moves happen in every market. During bull markets, you get sharp corrections. During bear markets, you get sharp rallies. The current bounce attempt fits that pattern.
Ethereum Looks Relatively Strong
Most altcoins are still a mess, but Ethereum deserves attention. ETH has held up surprisingly well, with the ETH/BTC ratio maintaining support throughout November even as Bitcoin was getting hammered.
Some of that strength comes from institutional buying, but it also reflects genuine technical resilience. With ETH/BTC breaking its downtrend from the summer highs, Ethereum could meaningfully outperform during any relief rally.
The key is having a plan for Bitcoin. I’m not abandoning ship entirely, just taking some chips off the table ahead of what could be a larger cycle peak.
And if Bitcoin surprises everyone by breaking through to new all time highs and running into 2026? Then I add back exposure rather than sitting on the sidelines kicking myself.
Sentiment Can Flip Fast
Right now, fear still dominates. People are scarred from the recent selloff and skeptical of any bounce.
But watch what happens if Bitcoin reclaims $100,000 and holds it for a few weeks. That psychological level matters. Once we’re trading above it with some distance from those November lows, the whole narrative changes.
People who swore they’d sell any bounce suddenly start thinking “maybe this wasn’t the top after all.” That’s when late buying kicks in, usually right as the move is running out of steam.
The flip side is also true. Sharp pullbacks reignite all the fear and make people question whether any low is real.
Taking profits into strength and adding small positions into weakness keeps you balanced instead of getting swept up in the mood swings.
The Bottom Line
Bitcoin looks like it’s building a bottom after a brutal couple of months. The daily chart shows an uptrend forming, the market is deeply oversold, and conditions favor at least some relief over the next several weeks. But nothing is certain. That $85,000 level needs to hold.
The last couple of months were genuinely painful, especially for anyone holding altcoins. The current chop doesn’t make things easier. But by staying flexible, managing your position sizes, and respecting both support and resistance levels, there’s real opportunity in what’s developing.
Don’t try to force a particular outcome. Let the market show you what it wants to do, and adjust accordingly.
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Written by Timothy Assi, an Elite Popular Investor on eToro.
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