Most people watch stocks to predict what Bitcoin will do next.

What if we've been looking at it the wrong way?

Since March 2024, Bitcoin has repeatedly topped out before the Nasdaq. Each time, stocks followed within a few weeks.

Now Bitcoin is down 16% from its May 6 peak, while many investors still believe traditional markets are strong.

Maybe BTC isn't lagging.

Maybe it's the first asset reacting to what comes next.

If this pattern plays out again, the coming weeks could get very interesting across all markets.