Bitcoin Facing an 80% Crash by 2026? Here’s Why the Bears Might Be Wrong

Bitcoin's next 13 months could be a rollercoaster—if doom-and-gloom predictions hold water. But crypto veterans know these 'sky is falling' forecasts often miss the bigger picture.

Market cycles vs. panic math: Every halving year brings volatility, yet BTC's long-term trajectory keeps defying 'expert' crash calls. Remember when Wall Street swore it'd never reclaim $20K?

The 80% doomsday scenario: Short-term traders see blood, while institutional players quietly accumulate. Classic buy-the-dip psychology—if history rhymes.

Meanwhile, traditional finance still can't decide if crypto is 'rat poison' or their next revenue stream. Spoiler: They'll flip bullish right after liquidating weak hands.

Can History Repeat and Will Bitcoin Lose 70% to 90% of Its Value Again?

In the previous cycles, Bitcoin was backed only by retail investors, with a few institutional clients taking entry positions. It barely had the support of trillion-dollar asset managers like VanEck, BlackRock, and Fidelity, among others. The cycle in 2025 is much different than the previous ones as institutional clients are heavily buying BTC.

If Bitcoin loses 70 to 90% of its value, its price could plunge to $24,000 to $30,000 in the next 12 to 18 months. The crash could occur only if all institutional clients pull out their ETF holdings at once. The chances of that happening are minimal, as even the WHITE House is showing support for BTC.