Bitcoin Bounces Back: Analyst Predicts Bullish Rebound Despite Middle East Turmoil

Bitcoin takes a hit—but the crypto king isn't throwing in the towel just yet.

As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, one analyst spots the silver lining: a textbook recovery setup for BTC.

War, fear, and opportunistic buys

Market tremors from the conflict sent shockwaves through risk assets—yet Bitcoin's fundamentals remain unshaken. Traders who panic-sold are now scrambling to explain the 'temporary dip' narrative.

The institutional safety net

Whales and ETFs are quietly accumulating at these levels, betting that digital gold will outshine traditional safe havens. (Take that, goldbugs.)

Closing thought: When Wall Street finally admits this was a buying opportunity, they'll repackage it as a 'strategic entry point' and charge 2% management fees for the privilege.

Arthur Hayes Sees Temporary Weakness

According to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, the fall is only a short pause. On X, he wrote that “weakness shall pass” and predicted Bitcoin will “leave no doubt as to its safe haven status.”

He said fresh money printing by central banks will be the main force driving prices back up. His view suggests that big dips can turn into buying chances when broader liquidity is rising.

Do you hear that? … it’s the sound of the money printers revving up to do their patriotic duty. This weakness shall pass and $BTC will leave no doubt as to its SAFE haven status. pic.twitter.com/PTfZaAXFp7

— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) June 22, 2025

Market Dips On Geopolitical News

Based on reports, it was US strikes on Iran that triggered the initial slide. The price drop happened late Sunday, pushing bitcoin below six figures for the first time since early May.

Yet buyers stepped in quickly, snapping up coins and lifting the price back above $101,000 during the first hours of trading in Asia. That pattern shows how headline shocks can spark fast moves, but also how quickly sentiment can flip.

Meanwhile, over the past 12 hours, most altcoins fell about 1.4%, dragging total crypto market cap down by roughly $50 billion to $3.20 trillion, according to data. Experts expect that trend to reverse once major headlines calm down.

Market analysts pointed out that altcoins might start to outperform if macro risks ease. They said smaller tokens are already showing signs of strength, even as Bitcoin stalls.

Traders are watching two key lines: the short-term realized price at $98,000 and the trend support at $102,000. The realized price reflects the average breakeven point for holders, so it often acts like a floor.

The $102,000 has capped rallies over the past weeks. As long as Bitcoin stays in that $98,000–$102,000 range, there are chances for quick rallies. But a break below $98,000 could force more focus on cutting losses.

Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView