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- Bitcoin may dip to the low $80Ks again, but analysts expect the level to hold.
- Liquidity improves as QT ends and U.S. bank lending rises in November.
- ETF inflows and easing retail pressure signal early market stabilization.
Bitcoin is likely to stay volatile below $90,000 in the coming days, with analysts expecting at least one more decline into the low $80,000 range. However, analysts also see improving liquidity and early signs of market strength. These conditions suggest the recent correction may be nearing its end, even as price swings continue. The short-term outlook remains cautious, but the broader trend appears more stable.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, said he expects one more push toward the low $80Ks before Bitcoin finds firmer footing. He noted that dollar liquidity is showing minor but important improvements. According to Hayes, the U.S. Federal Reserve will halt its quantitative tightening program on December 1. This move will stop the steady drain of liquidity that has pressured risk assets for months.
Liquidity Boost and Renewed ETF Demand Signal Early Stabilization
Hayes also pointed to an increase in US bank lending in November. Lending growth had slowed sharply earlier in the quarter, adding stress to equity and crypto markets. He said the recent uptick reduces liquidity pressure and supports a more stable environment. Hayes believes the $80,000 zone will hold and said he may begin taking small positions. However, he plans to wait until the new year before committing larger capital.
Similar signals are being perceived by other analysts. According to Jamie Elkaleh, CMO at Bitget Wallet, ETF inflows came back last week after various consecutive outflows. He said that a shift in investor sentiment is frequently signaled at the beginning by renewed inflows. Ekelaleh also added that retail selling is cool. Retail capitulation is generally highest around local bottoms, and hence this slackness might be important.
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Bitcoin Shows Strength as Institutions Return and Altcoins Recover
Elkaleh also noted that Bitcoin holding in the mid $80,000s still, even with interest-rate uncertainty, proves intrinsic strength. He added that institutional demand is also becoming better. MicroStrategy proceeded with its accumulation, and both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs closed the week with net inflows.
There is also a recovery in the altcoins. Ethereum rebounded and occupied the position above $2,800. Elkaleh noted that expectations of upgrades like Fusaka are assisting in enhancing market confidence. These upgrades facilitate Ethereum in DeFi, scaling, and development of the network.
Analysts predict volatility to extend into December. Despite this, better liquidity, the rebounding ETF demand, less retail pressure, and the continuing network development is noted by both Hayes and Elkaleh as strong indications that stabilization is developing. They concur that the anticipated slumping into the low $80Ks will probably be a larger reset than an indicator of further falling.
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