According to crypto analyst Ivan Liljeqvist, Bitcoin hasn’t hit its lowest point yet, and a major price drop is still likely.
Bitcoin is showing signs of further price increases after briefly reaching $76,000 on Tuesday. This rally was likely influenced by changes in global political feelings and an unexpected rise in US wholesale prices.
Analyst Warns the Bitcoin Bottom Is Not In
According to Liljeqvist, Bitcoin hasn’t hit its lowest point yet – what he refers to as a significant price drop. He believes the recent dip below $60,000 wasn’t the bottom, and the overall price trend is still heading down.
He believes the market hasn’t hit its lowest point yet, and that hoping for a recovery at $60,000 won’t change the overall downward trend. He notes that any small increases are insignificant when looking at the bigger picture.
The analyst also suggested that MicroStrategy’s regular dividend payments related to its STRC stock may be influencing the recent changes in Bitcoin’s price.
Demand for STRC stock usually increases around the 15th of each month. This lets Michael Saylor’s company sell more shares and get money to buy Bitcoin.
Bitcoin is still trending downwards. It hasn’t been able to break through key resistance levels, indicating the bearish trend is likely to continue. Additionally, Michael Saylor’s recent buying activity, which had been providing some support, is expected to slow down until mid-May. Today is also the ex-dividend date for $STRC, meaning anyone who held the stock before today will receive a dividend payment at the end of the month, which led to increased buying pressure.
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Liljeqvist believes MicroStrategy’s purchases aren’t enough to significantly raise Bitcoin’s price past current resistance levels. He notes that markets have been risk-averse since October and recommends prioritizing the safety of investments over making bold moves.
Institutional Demand May Limit the Drawdown
Even though the market is expected to decline, increased involvement from large institutions could lessen the severity of any price drops compared to previous downturns.
Earlier this month, Fidelity Digital Assets observed that the potential for significant price drops in 2026 appears lower than in previous years.
The company explained this increase is likely due to about 12% of all Bitcoins currently available being owned by publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Past drops in Bitcoin’s price, driven by regular investors, were much more severe. After reaching its peak in 2017, BTC fell 82%, and after the 2021 high, it dropped 77%. The current decline of around 40% from its recent peak hints that bear markets might be changing in how they behave.
The big question for Bitcoin traders as we move into the latter half of 2026 is whether large institutional investors will continue to support prices, or if selling pressure will drive them even lower.
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2026-04-15 14:56