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# JPMorgan Sees 10% Annual Bitcoin Returns, but Volatility Is a Major Hurdle JPMorgan Asset Management projects $BTC could return 10% annually over the next decade, but warns volatility may make gains hard to realize. Bitcoin has its own forecast in the firm’s long-term market assumptions for the first time, reflecting its potential and risks. ## Bitcoin’s 10% Return Scenario The base case projects annualized returns of 10% for Bitcoin, 7.5% for US large-cap stocks, 7.7% for small caps and 5.5% for gold. US bonds are forecast at 5.6%–6.6%. These are projections, not guarantees. ## The Biggest Risk: 55% Volatility Bitcoin’s projected annual volatility is 55%, versus 18% for US large-cap stocks and 17.2% for gold. Sharp swings erode compounded returns: after a 50% loss, an asset must rise 100% to recover. Results also depend on price moves and entry points. ## Why Bitcoin Is Excluded From Core Portfolios JPMorgan excludes Bitcoin from core portfolio models because of its volatility and unstable relationship with other assets. Though sometimes called “digital gold,” it can move with risk assets during market stress, limiting its value as a diversifier. The firm sees it mainly as a speculative asset and potential hedge against expected monetary easing. A broader diversification role would require more predictable price behavior and correlations. ## Bear and Bull Cases Diverge JPMorgan’s scenarios range from -9.7% annualized returns in the bearish case to 17% in the bullish case, versus 10% in the base case. This spread highlights uncertainty and the need to assess downside risk, not just average returns. ## What It Means Bitcoin’s inclusion in JPMorgan’s long-term forecasts signals its growing place in traditional financial analysis, but does not change its risk profile. Regulation, liquidity, adoption and global money supply may shape future performance. The key question: how much loss and volatility must investors tolerate to pursue potential returns.

# Switzerland Approves Landmark Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors FINMA approved Switzerland’s first locally domiciled ETF that invests directly in $BTC and is open to retail investors, expanding access through traditional financial products. The fund is classified as an alternative investment fund with special risks. FINMA exempted it from standard diversification rules, citing Bitcoin’s long trading history and high trading volume compared with other crypto assets. ## A New Investment Channel Crypto products already trade in Switzerland, but this fund directly invests in Bitcoin under local fund law. Some existing products are debt-based exchange-traded instruments. Approval does not mean trading has begun. ## Custody and Investor Protection FINMA allowed the fund to focus on Bitcoin, based on its trading history and liquidity, while retaining other investor-protection obligations. Managers must safeguard holdings, mitigate operational risks and disclose potential losses. Retail suitability rules also apply, adding safeguards compared with direct crypto purchases. ## Volatility Risk Remains Approval does not remove Bitcoin’s price risk. Volatility can sharply affect the fund’s value, and investors may lose a substantial part of their capital. Approval is not a return guarantee or a declaration that Bitcoin is safe; performance depends on its price. Risk tolerance, investment horizon and ability to absorb losses remain important. ## More Swiss Crypto Funds Possible FINMA says other providers have applied for Bitcoin ETFs or announced plans to develop products. The first approval may set a precedent, but future applications depend on each fund’s structure, custody arrangements and investor protections. The decision advances Bitcoin access through regulated funds. The launch date and other applications will be watched closely. Switzerland’s move could deepen crypto’s integration with traditional finance, but volatility and capital-loss risks remain.

$XRP is approaching the important $1.2468 support level, and the chart suggests that there is little support below it if this level breaks. A move toward $1.1231 or even $1.00 could be possible in the initial stage. For my previous $0.80 target, a break below $1.1231 is critically important. From a technical perspective, $0.80 must eventually be reached, and it will be.

🔐 END-OF-DAY MARKET REPORT — OCT 19, 2026
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🌐 TOP STORIES
Fed blackout began; markets price ~84% odds of no change and ~15% for a hike Oct. 27–28. Trump eased some Russia restrictions; Brent fell near $108, WTI just above $100. U.S. 10Y yield: 5.06–5.11%; dollar index: 101.6–101.9; gold: ~$4,180.
Nasdaq fell 2.1%, S&P 500 1.1% Friday. China Q3 growth beat forecasts at 4.5%; U.S. NAHB index hit 29, lowest since 2012. Crypto ETFs lost ~$1.29B last week; BTC/ETH funds lost over $1B in October.
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₿ BITCOIN
BTC: $82,000–82,600 (+~1%/24h). Support: $80,750–81,000; resistance: $82,500–83,000, then $84,000 and $86,000–86,500. ETF outflows and 8,237 BTC net exchange inflows sustain pressure; a breakout needs stronger spot volume and renewed ETF buying. Range: $80K–86K.
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🔷 ETH & ALTS
$ETH : ~$2,400–2,425. Ether ETFs logged nine straight outflow sessions since Sept. 29 (~$700M); BlackRock ETHA accounted for $477M of weekly outflows. XRP near $1.30 (+~2%). Solana ETFs lost $25M, Zcash funds $30.8M and Hyperliquid products $9.4M. PEPE rose ~4% on an unconfirmed report.
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📋 CRYPTO HEADLINES
France approved a proposal to tax crypto-stablecoin conversions from 2027. Samsung Wallet plans USDC transfers to 60+ countries for U.S. Galaxy users. DTCC tokenization starts with 25 securities. Dormant wallets moved 416.69 BTC (~$33.8M).
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🔓 TOKEN UNLOCK
LayerZero (ZRO) — Oct. 20, ~03:00 Türkiye time: 23.28M ZRO (~$43.5M), estimated at 2.4–3.8% of circulating supply. Pressure: 🟡.
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🔭 OUTLOOK
$BTC compression, ETF outflows and chip weakness pressure crypto. Close below $80K puts $78K in focus; high-volume move above $83K–84K targets $86K. Calendar: Canada CPI today; U.S. ADP/housing Tuesday; UK CPI/tech earnings Wednesday; U.S. jobless claims Thursday; flash PMIs/Michigan sentiment Friday. FOMC: Oct. 28.

📅 WEEKLY MACRO & RISK CALENDAR | OCT 19–23, 2026 🎯 Main theme The Fed’s blackout runs Oct. 17–29, with no speeches or major U.S. data before the Oct. 28 FOMC decision. Focus shifts to Thursday’s CBRT decision, inflation in Canada, the UK and Japan, Friday’s flash PMIs, and Big Tech earnings. 🗓 Daily calendar (Türkiye time) Mon, Oct. 19 China Q3 GDP/September activity | 05:00 Canada CPI | 15:30 META, TSLA and NFLX report during the week. Tue, Oct. 20 China LPR decision | 04:00 Germany PPI / 🇬🇧 UK labor data | 09:00 ZEW survey | 12:00 Housing starts/building permits | 15:30 Wed, Oct. 21 Japan trade balance | 02:50 UK CPI | 09:00 No major data Thu, Oct. 22 Bank of Korea rate decision | 04:00 SNB September minutes CBRT rate decision | 14:00 Jobless claims | 15:30; KC Fed survey | 18:00 Fri, Oct. 23 Japan CPI | 02:30 UK retail sales | 09:00 Eurozone/UK flash PMIs | ~11:00 Bank of Russia rate decision S&P Global flash PMIs | 16:45; Michigan sentiment | 17:00 Moody’s reviews France’s rating ⚠️ Crypto impact & key risks During the Fed blackout, markets lack fresh rate guidance and rely on data and last week’s CPI/PPI. Tech stocks and Oct. 28 FOMC expectations may drive crypto volatility. UK CPI Wednesday and Japan CPI Friday are key inflation signals; Canada CPI could set Monday’s tone. Hot inflation may lift the dollar and yields, pressuring risk assets. A Japanese surprise could trigger yen-related unwinds. Thursday’s 14:00 CBRT decision is key for Türkiye. The bank held rates at 37% on Sept. 10, pledging tight policy until price stability. Its statement may affect local crypto volumes and TRY pairs. Friday’s PMIs and Michigan sentiment could fuel stagflation fears. Moody’s France review may move European bonds. Thin weekend liquidity may amplify Friday’s moves. Takeaway: inflation early week, CBRT Thursday, PMIs and France’s rating review Friday; Fed silence until Oct. 28. $BTC $XRP

📰 AGENDA REPORT — OCTOBER 17, 2026

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🗺️ GLOBAL & GEOPOLITICAL
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- Iran war enters day 231; U.S. blockade continues, though tankers reportedly reach the Gulf of Oman.
- GFS Pride sank after a strike; Hormuz oil flows fell to 11.62M barrels/day vs. 17.15M benchmark, despite 40+ crossings in 24 hours.
- Houthi attacks in Aden killed five and injured 16+. IEA members will release 100M emergency-reserve barrels.
- Ukraine struck a Russian refinery; peace prospects remain unclear. Bulgaria seeks NATO help after Black Sea drone attacks.

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📈 MARKET NEWS
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- Oct. 27–28 Fed hike odds fell to ~17%; December tightening remains priced in.
- U.S. 10-year yield eased to 5.10–5.12% from ~5.37%; dollar index near 101.84.
- Friday: S&P 500 -1.1%, Nasdaq -2.1% (~4.5% weekly). Asian chips fell; Europe rose.
- Brent $109.86, WTI $101.41; gold ~$4,168/oz, silver $56.85.

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₿ CRYPTO NEWS
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- $BTC ended near $81,500, second weekly loss; crypto cap ~$2.84T, BTC dominance ~60%.
- BTC ETFs lost $82.4M Oct. 16; ETH ETFs lost ~$250M Mon–Thu. Prior-week BTC ETF outflows: ~$681M.
- U.S.-linked wallets moved seized BTC worth ~$1.8B; no sale confirmed. Strategy bought 250 BTC, holding 848,250.
- CLARITY Act stalled; ESMA stablecoin deadline Jan. 8, 2027. Thailand cleared BTC/ETH ETFs. Ledger probes a reseller device with an unauthorized implant.

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🔓 TOKEN UNLOCKS
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- Oct. 20: ZRO ~$43.8M (3.83%); $KAITO ~$5M (3.69%). Pressure: medium / low.
- Oct. 18–26: WLD/TRUMP vesting; estimated allocations ~$13.5M/$15.4M.

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🔭 NEXT WEEK
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- Oct. 19: China GDP; Oct. 20: ZRO/KAITO unlocks, Germany ZEW, UK jobs, U.S. housing.
- Oct. 21: UK CPI, Solana upgrade, Tesla/Meta earnings.
- Oct. 22–23: U.S. jobless claims, Japan CPI, UK retail sales, PMIs, Michigan sentiment.
- Key dates: Brazil vote Oct. 25; FOMC Oct. 27–28; ECB Oct. 29; BoJ/BTC options expiry (~$11.7B) Oct. 30; MSCI decision Nov. 11 may affect Strategy.

🔐 END-OF-DAY MARKET REPORT — OCTOBER 16, 2026 ━ 🌐 TOP NEWS U.S. CPI: 3.7% y/y; PPI: 6.3%, its fastest rise in nearly four years. October Fed hike odds eased to 27–32%. 10-year yields fell to 5.09%; S&P dropped ~0.7%. Kospi fell 7.6%, Nikkei over 5%. AI debt worries pressured stocks. Brent: 106 $. Iran tensions persist; CLARITY Act is stalled. ━ ₿ BITCOIN $BTC rebounded from ~79,800 $ to ~82,200 $. Support: 80,000–80,400 $, then 77,000–79,700 $. Resistance: 83,000–84,000 $. Liquidations neared 1B $, mostly longs. Spot BTC ETFs saw 5M $ inflows Thursday after 261M $ outflows Wednesday; two-week flows remain negative. Fear & Greed: 57. BTC is ~35% below its 126,000 $ peak. ━ 🔷 ETHEREUM & ALTCOINS $ETH recovered to ~2,455 $ after dipping to 2,325 $. Resistance: 2,494–2,500 $; support: 2,358 and 2,304 $. ETH ETFs saw 60M $ outflows Thursday, 129M $ Wednesday. XRP: 1.34 $; SOL: 102 $. INJ +22%, STRK +9%. Solana real-world assets rose from 700M $ to 4.3B $. ━ 📋 KEY CRYPTO NEWS Pirate Chain said an exploit minted ~39.8M ARRR, raising supply ~20%. An attacker stole 2M $ in DAI linked to Bofur Capital. Coinbase suspends NEON and SYND on Nov. 17. CoreWeave and Broadcom opposed OKX/ICE’s tokenized-stock plan. Network School will acquire Farcaster. Binance US reportedly seeks 100M $ at a ~1B $ valuation. OpenAI said a model used another account’s test ETH without permission. ━ 🔓 TOKEN UNLOCKS CRO — Oct. 17: 1.17B (~71M $), 2.33% of supply; Cronos Strategic Reserve. Pressure: 🟡 PENGU — Oct. 17, 03:00: ~5.8M $, ~1.1% of market cap. Pressure: 🟢 ZK — Oct. 17, 13:00: ~2.7M $, ~1.6% of market cap. Pressure: 🟢 BARD — Oct. 18, 03:00: ~2.4M $, ~5.4% of market cap; low liquidity may amplify impact. Pressure: 🟡 ━ 🔭 OUTLOOK BTC must hold 80,000 $ and retest 84,000 $; weekend volatility may rise. Tech earnings will test AI spending. Oct. 28 Fed decision is key: a hike could lift yields; a hold may support 85,000 $. Oil, Iran, midterms and CLARITY Act uncertainty remain in focus

How Will the U.S. Midterms Affect Markets? Key Period for Stocks and Sectors As the Nov. 3, 2026 midterms approach,investors are weighing political uncertainty alongside geopolitical tensions,inflation and Fed policy. Volatility may rise late in the year. Since 1931, the S&P 500 has gained an average 4.7% in midterm years,versus 9.5% in other years. It fell 18.1% in 2018 and 4.4% in 2022,with Fed tightening also a factor. Inflation,rates,growth and earnings remain key drivers. Stocks have often rebounded after elections. Since 1970, the S&P 500 averaged gains of 6.4% in post-election fourth quarters and 6.5% in the three months after midterms. Since 1962,it has never posted a negative return in the following 12 months, averaging 16.33%. Past performance guarantees nothing. All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships are contested. Republicans hold a 53–47 Senate majority, but their House edge is only five seats. A shift could affect taxes, spending and regulation. Maine,Michigan,Georgia,North Carolina,Texas,Ohio,Alaska and Iowa may be pivotal. Trump’s approval is 35% or lower in some polls. Democrats are favored to win the House, while the Senate race is less clear. Historically, healthcare gained an average 10.7% in midterm years and energy 8.9%. Consumer staples, healthcare, communication services and utilities may be defensive before elections. Afterward, cyclical consumer stocks, energy, financials, industrials, technology and materials may benefit as uncertainty eases. The Fed may matter more than the election. High rates raise financing costs and weigh on future earnings valuations, especially for tech stocks. Lower rate expectations could support equities. Trade and foreign policy may affect oil prices, the dollar and global risk appetite. Investors will watch congressional control, Fed decisions, inflation and earnings. Lower political uncertainty could lift stocks, but high rates or geopolitical risks may limit a recovery. $BTC $XRP

🔐 END-OF-DAY MARKET REPORT — OCTOBER 14, 2026 ━ 🌐 TOP NEWS U.S. September CPI: 3.7% y/y (3.6% expected; August 3.4%), 0.6% m/m; core 2.6% y/y, 0.3% m/m. 10-year yields hit 5.33%; Fed hike odds rose from 22% to ~44%. Stocks: S&P 500 -0.7%, Nasdaq -0.9%, Russell 2000 -1.4%. Brent topped 106 $, WTI 95.8 $ amid Hormuz attacks. Gold fell below 4,100 $. BlackRock saw 7.9B $ digital-asset inflows; AUM reached 79.6B $. ━ ₿ BITCOIN $BTC fell from 84,000 $ to 81,500–81,900 $ after CPI, down ~2%; 250M $+ liquidated in 24h, mostly longs. Spot BTC ETFs received 175.6M $ on Oct. 13 after 680M $ weekly outflows. Support: 81,000 $, then 80,000–80,300 $; below, 75,000 $. Resistance: 84,000 $. ━ 🔷 ETHEREUM & ALTCOINS $ETH fell ~3% to 2,440 $; resistance 2,500 $. Spot ETH ETFs saw 24.8M $ inflows. SOL: 104.6 $, XRP: 1.34 $, HYPE: 80–81 $. Altcoin Season Index fell from 60 to 55. Starknet -4.5%, Optimism -4.2%, Kaia -3.8%, Celestia -3.7%; Pyth and Kite outperformed. ━ 📋 KEY CRYPTO NEWS Payward, Kraken’s parent, agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, pending approval; closing expected in 2027. Dutch regulators licensed Qivalis, a 37-bank consortium preparing a MiCA euro stablecoin. Strive bought 2,822 BTC for 235M $, bringing holdings to 35,595 BTC. MediaMarkt and Saturn halted Ledger sales after a reported implant stole recovery phrases via eSIM; losses above 86M $ remain unconfirmed. EasyA announced a 2027 IPO at 1.1B $ valuation. ━ 🔓 TOKEN UNLOCKS STRK — Oct. 15: 127M (~10M $), ~1.7% of circulating supply; early contributors. Pressure: 🟡 SEI — Oct. 15: ~3.4M $, ~0.84% of supply; ecosystem reserve. Pressure: 🟢 ARB — Oct. 16: 92.65M (~16.9M $), ~1.56% of circulating supply; team/investors. Pressure: 🟡 ━ 🔭 OUTLOOK U.S. PPI tomorrow could lift hike odds and yields above 5.3%, threatening BTC’s 80,000–84,000 $ range. Key dates: Oct. 27–28 FOMC; Oct. 29 PCE; Nov. 3 midterms. Hormuz attacks and Trump’s possible end to the pause remain oil/inflation risks. Watch STRK/ARB unlocks.

AI BOOM PUSHES COMPUTER PRICES HIGHER: U.S. TECH INFLATION HITS 20-YEAR HIGH Massive AI infrastructure investment is coinciding with rising U.S. consumer technology prices. September data showed one of the sharpest annual increases in computer and hardware prices in two decades. COMPUTER PRICES UP 9.7% In September, prices for computers, peripherals and smart home assistants rose 9.7% year over year, the highest annual increase since at least 2006. Software and accessories prices climbed 28.4%, showing cost pressures extend beyond hardware. AI INVESTMENT RAISES COSTS Tech companies are spending more on data centers, advanced chips and high-performance servers, boosting hardware demand. Strong demand for processors, including Nvidia’s, is increasing pressure on supply and production capacity. When component supplies cannot keep pace, AI infrastructure spending can push prices higher. The impact on consumer products will be watched in coming months. A NEW INFLATION RISK FOR THE FED Rising technology prices could complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to return inflation to its 2% target. If AI investment raises costs beyond energy and housing, price pressures could spread more widely. U.S. annual inflation reached 3.7% in September. Persistent technology price increases alongside higher energy costs could make the Fed more cautious on rates. AI GROWTH COULD FUEL INFLATION AI may eventually boost productivity and lower production costs. Before those benefits emerge, infrastructure spending, chip demand and energy use may add short-term inflationary pressure. The key question is whether these cost increases are temporary or will spread to consumer prices and become persistent. If AI investment supports growth while pushing prices higher, the Fed may face a tougher balance between economic expansion and inflation control. $BTC $XRP

$BTC has once again circled back to the 82,500 pivot level I’ve been highlighting for days. If it breaks below this level this time, even $80,000 may not hold. The inflation data is having an impact, so I’d say longs should be careful this time...

U.S. INFLATION IS HOTTER THAN HEADLINE FIGURES SUGGEST September U.S. CPI exceeded forecasts in headline and core CPI. Rounded figures looked close to expectations, but unrounded data showed stronger pressure. The dollar rose as rate-hike bets increased. UNROUNDED FIGURES CHANGE THE PICTURE Headline CPI rose 0.649% monthly versus 0.58% expected. Rounded to 0.6%, it looked close to forecast, but the actual figure was notably higher. Core CPI rose 0.335% monthly versus 0.21% expected, beating forecasts for a second straight month. August core CPI was also 0.3% versus 0.2% expected. ANNUAL INFLATION ROSE TO 3.7% Headline CPI increased from 3.4% to 3.738% year over year. Core inflation ended a three-month decline, rising from 2.446% to 2.564%. ENERGY DRIVES HEADLINE CPI U.S. gasoline reached 4.41 $ per gallon in early October, a record for the month and about 40% higher year over year. Core CPI’s upside surprise suggests price pressure is spreading into services. A RARE UPSIDE SURPRISE Across 23 CPI reports since October 2024, monthly core inflation beat expectations four times and missed 11 times. September marked the fifth beat, with two consecutive upside surprises. DOLLAR RISES, RATE-HIKE BETS GROW Bloomberg’s Dollar Spot Index hit its highest since November. Markets priced a 17%–20% chance of an Oct. 27–28 hike and about an 85% chance of at least one hike by December. The Fed rate remains 3.75%–4.00%. University of Michigan inflation expectations rose to 4.7% over one year and 3.5% over five years, potentially encouraging a firmer Fed stance. MARKET OUTLOOK Hotter CPI revives the possibility of an October hike. A stronger dollar and higher rate expectations could pressure crypto and equities. Gold faces a balance between inflation-hedge demand and rising real yields. Markets await the Fed Beige Book at 21:00 Türkiye time, Thursday’s PPI and retail sales, and the Oct. 28 Fed decision. The key question is whether core inflation momentum persists. $BTC

$ETH continues to hold above the 2,386 support level. Tomorrow’s inflation data could determine the short-term direction of crypto

$LUNC looks the same, with nothing changing. It followed the decline in the evening but has now climbed back above the 5,000 level for the time being. As long as 4,750 holds, it will continue moving sideways within the range. It's in the same situation as its sibling, USTC

$XRP triggered a sell signal after breaking below the $1.3650 support level. Buyers pushed the price up to $1.40 with a relief bounce, but they are nearing exhaustion.

If $1.3650 breaks, the price could fall to $1.2468. If that level also breaks, it should touch the $1.1231 level.

$BTC is doing its chart justice 👌

After the $80,300 level, it is now testing $82,500, which was the previous support and has now become resistance. If it breaks through this level, it could climb as high as $87,000, but honestly, I don't think that's likely.

The path from here to $76,500 looks as though it has been paved with $82,500 stones. If $82,500 is broken to the upside, the chart will be invalidated.

Let's wait and see... I added to my existing short position at $82,500.

One of the least exciting coins of the year, ustc, has been moving within a narrow range for a long time. As long as it remains between 660 on the upside and 465 on the downside, we can consider the movement sideways.

For more than four years, validators have made promise after promise, claiming that $USTC would be stabilized at $1. At this point, even the validators can no longer tell stories to people because they have lost all credibility. They already had none, but at least it seems they are finally ashamed.

What they have learned is that hyping people up does not change anything. You need to build, work, and produce.

$BTC has "for now" managed to hold above the $82,500 level. A break below this level could open the way toward $80,000, which is why buyers are putting up resistance here.

As I mentioned in the video I published earlier today, a break below this level could hurt long positions.

As you know, I have also been bearish on $BTC for a long time. The significant selling during the Asian session, which occurred for the first time in a long while, gave the bears some hope. However, as long as Bitcoin remains above $82,500, talking about a decline would simply be fantasy.

But if it breaks that level on the daily timeframe, the fantasy that bears have been dreaming of could become reality.

We need to keep a close eye on that level.