Market Outlook: Bitcoin Stability Is the Key to Recovery Risks and Scenarios Ahead
I have been holding Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) for a considerable time, starting from levels around $130 for SOL and $3,200 for ETH. Since then, the broader crypto market has entered a sharp downside phase, driven largely by liquidity sweeps and weakening risk sentiment.
Recently, Bitcoin liquidity was concentrated around the $74,000 zone, which has already been tapped. Last night, BTC traded as low as $72,900, confirming that a major liquidity pocket has been cleared. This move has increased short-term uncertainty but also brings clarity to the next critical phase for the market.
Key Scenario: Bitcoin Holding $75K–$78K
If Bitcoin can stabilize and hold within the $75,000 to $78,000 range for the next few days, there is a strong chance that the broader market could see a relief recovery. Such consolidation would allow ETH and SOL to regain strength gradually, as panic selling eases and sidelined capital begins to re-enter selectively. In this scenario, a full and healthier recovery may be possible around June or July, potentially aligned with expectations of a rate cut under a new Federal Reserve leadership, which could improve overall liquidity conditions across risk assets.
Risk Scenario: Breakdown Below Key Levels
However, if Bitcoin fails to remain stable in this range, the downside risks increase significantly. In that case, Bitcoin could revisit the $60,000 region, which would likely put heavy pressure on altcoins. Under this scenario:
Ethereum could retrace toward the $1,840 to $1,700 range
Solana could decline further, potentially testing levels near $50
This bearish outcome is not guaranteed, but based on current market structure, liquidity behavior, and momentum, there is an estimated 65% probability of such a move if BTC loses structural support. Daniel BNB Thoughts
At this stage, Bitcoin’s ability to hold and stabilize remains the single most important factor for the entire market. Short-term volatility is expected, and patience is critical. Long-term holders should closely monitor BTC’s behavior around key ranges rather than reacting emotionally to intraday moves.
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Aave Records Over $450M in Liquidations in One Week, Showing Strong Protocol Resilience
The Aave protocol has processed more than $450 million in liquidations over the past seven days, according to comments shared by Aave founder Stani Kulechov. While the number may sound large, it represents only around 0.9% of total deposits, as Aave currently secures over $50 billion in user funds. Liquidations are a core risk-management feature of decentralized lending platforms. When collateral values fall below required thresholds during market volatility, positions are automatically liquidated to protect lenders and maintain protocol solvency. During the recent market stress, Aave’s liquidation mechanisms operated smoothly without any protocol disruption. The data highlights Aave’s scale and robustness. Despite heavy volatility across crypto markets, the protocol absorbed hundreds of millions in liquidations while continuing normal operations. This reinforces Aave’s position as one of the most battle-tested DeFi infrastructures in the industry. Stani also pointed toward future improvements, noting that upcoming upgrades — including enhancements planned for Aave V4 — aim to further optimize liquidation efficiency and risk handling. Overall, the event demonstrates that large liquidation numbers do not necessarily signal weakness. In Aave’s case, they reflect a system functioning exactly as designed, protecting users and maintaining stability even under extreme market conditions.
$BTC is sitting right on a major higher-timeframe demand zone after that sharp breakdown. These are the next key levels to watch:
Holding above 65K keeps a relief bounce toward 70K–75K alive. Clean loss of this zone opens the door for another sweep into 62K and potentially the high-50Ks next.
This is still a high-volatility reaction area—expect sharp wicks and fakeouts before direction fully commits.
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Rising Concerns Over Possible Market Manipulation Amid Bitcoin Dump
The recent sharp dump in Bitcoin appears to be more than just normal market volatility. There are growing concerns around possible market manipulation, especially as Binance Earn tables are currently inaccessible while other sections of the platform remain fully functional. This situation has raised serious questions among traders, as a significant amount of capital is already locked in Earn products. The timing suggests that many participants may not be given a fair opportunity to react, rebalance, or take advantage of buy and sell opportunities during extreme market conditions. Whether this issue is the result of a technical glitch or intentional exchange-side restrictions, the impact remains the same: limited access during periods of high volatility. Such conditions weaken market transparency and erode trader confidence.
Under these circumstances, it is reasonable to question whether the current price action is entirely organic or partially influenced by structural limitations within centralized exchanges.
According to analysts at Bernstein, Bitcoin could form its macro bottom sometime during 2026. Their expectation is that in the first half of the year, price may drop close to the $60,000 level, where a strong support base could develop and later become the foundation for recovery. At present, Bitcoin is trading around $75,000, nearly 40% below its all-time high, clearly reflecting weakness across the broader market. Bearish sentiment is also becoming more visible in prediction markets. Data from Polymarket shows that the probability of Bitcoin falling below $65,000 in 2026 has risen to over 60%. At the same time, there are notable probabilities for a move below $55,000, as well as a scenario where Bitcoin could reclaim $100,000 by year-end, highlighting the extreme uncertainty currently dominating the market. Bitcoin’s market capitalization has now dropped to roughly 4% of gold’s total market cap, close to the lowest level seen in the past two years. Central banks in China and India significantly increased gold purchases by the end of 2025, pushing gold’s share of global reserves to around 29%. During this period, Bitcoin has continued to underperform relative to gold. Bernstein notes that the current phase appears to be a short-term bear market, different from previous long-term downturns. This cycle is marked by strong institutional participation, with large capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and major corporations already holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets. On the other hand, CryptoQuant argues that a formal bear market began after Bitcoin fell below its long-term average in November 2025. They caution that investors should not rush to identify a bottom immediately after a sharp decline, as bear markets typically take several months to form a sustainable bottom. #bitcoin #CryptoMarketAlert #BearMarketOpportunity #Gold
The market is not in my favor right now, and many traders have already been liquidated. But trading should always be done with proper risk management. I am completely safe here even if the market crashes, which realistically won’t take Bitcoin to zero. Bitcoin is approaching its real bottom zone around $60K–$58K, which I see as a strong potential bounce area. $BTC $ETH $SOL
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ALTCOIN PHASE IS STARTING
Something important is happening in the market right now. Altcoins are slowly taking strength while Bitcoin is no longer moving alone. What looked boring and quiet before is now turning into a clear early expansion phase for altcoins.
This kind of move does not start with noise. It starts with time, patience, and smart accumulation. That phase is already behind us. Now momentum is waking up. Money flow is changing direction. Bitcoin dominance is losing control, and capital is beginning to spread into stronger altcoins. This shift usually happens before wide market expansion, not after it. At the same time, traditional safe assets already made their move. Gold and silver ran first, which often signals that the next wave looks for higher returns. Crypto usually benefits when that transition begins. Liquidity conditions are also improving. The chance of easier monetary policy is increasing, and every time fresh money enters the system, risk assets react strongly. Crypto has always been one of the fastest markets to respond.
Regulation is no longer a headwind. Clear rules around stablecoins are already in place, and broader crypto laws are moving forward. This removes fear, confusion, and hesitation for large players. When rules are clear, big capital feels safe to enter. All these pieces coming together is not random. This is how major cycles start — quietly, then suddenly. The altcoin move is not crowded yet. Most people are still watching, not positioned. That is why this phase matters. Early positioning creates the biggest reward. This is not excitement. This is experience. When structure, liquidity, and sentiment align, price moves faster than expected. The rotation is not finished. In reality, it has only just begun.