Bitcoin’s Next Peak: When Will This Cycle’s Price Top Out? Analysts Weigh In

Bitcoin’s bull run has everyone asking: When does the music stop? Top analysts are placing their bets—and the predictions are wilder than a DeFi rug pull.

### The Countdown to Crypto’s ATH

Market cycles don’t last forever, but Bitcoin’s current rally is flexing staying power. Traders are scrambling for clues—halving events, ETF inflows, even Elon’s tweets—to pinpoint the peak. Spoiler: Nobody actually knows.

### The Bull Case (With a Side of Skepticism)

Institutional demand could push BTC past $200K… or Wall Street might just dump bags on retail (again). One thing’s certain: The ‘number go up’ crowd isn’t checking the macroeconomic fine print.

### The Verdict: Buckle Up

Whether it’s Q4 2025 or tomorrow, prepare for volatility. After all, in crypto, ‘top’ is just another word for ‘next buying opportunity’—until the SEC crashes the party.

LTH Profits Slide

The realized price for long-term holders now stands at $39,000, which means that significant gains are still present despite the decline in unrealized profits. Moreover, the current profit levels are similar to those last seen during the October 2024 correction, which further indicates that while BTC remains strong, the market has yet to reach peak profit extremes.

To match previous cycle tops, CryptoQuant said that bitcoin would need to climb toward $140,000, a level many are anticipating.

As Bitcoin trades near $107,000, market participants are preparing for a period that has historically brought slower activity and new narratives. According to crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades, the cryptocurrency has entered the third quarter of 2025, a period historically known for slow price action and lower volumes. Summer months typically bring reduced liquidity for both BTC and ETH, which makes Q3 the quietest quarter of the year.

However, Daan noted that this slower period often sets the stage for new narratives to emerge, which could present new opportunities ahead for traders. This aligns with Bitfinex experts, who said that the bull run is intact, but expect Q3 to be slower

Weaker Momentum?

While seasonal patterns are in play, one concerning factor is Bitcoin’s Bull Score, which has moved into neutral territory at 50.

The metric gauges market conditions needed to continue a rally, and requires a reading of 60 or higher for upward momentum to continue. As such, a reading of 40 WOULD indicate a bearish environment.

The current neutral level suggests that the leading crypto asset lacks sufficient bullish strength to support a sustained price rally at this stage.