Could Bitcoin Plunge Below $50K Again?

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#1Jan 2, 2025, 01:40 PM
I've been pondering if Bitcoin might ever dip below $50K again. What do you all think? Personally, I can see it hitting around $70K, but dropping below $50K feels unlikely right now. I think 2025 is going to be a huge turning point with all the government interest.
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#2Jan 2, 2025, 03:25 PM
After that massive drop below $20K last winter, I wouldn't rule anything out. I guess we might see it go under $50K at some point, but I believe we need to hit $110K first before any major dips. Bad news would have to come out for it to drop like that anytime soon.
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#3Jan 2, 2025, 03:40 PM
I see your point, but look at the last cycle where it tanked from 67K to 18K, which is a massive ~73% drop. If this cycle goes up to 185K and then falls to 50K, that would mirror the same percentage drop. However, each cycle seems to have less volatility, so it might not drop as hard this time. Just be prepared!
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#4Jan 2, 2025, 03:46 PM
True, nothing’s impossible in this market. A drop to around $50K would mean losing about 45-50% from where we are now. We've seen drops of over 80% before, like when it plummeted from nearly $20K to just over $3K between 2017 and 2019. So sure, it can happen, but we’d need some serious market manipulation.
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#5Jan 2, 2025, 05:33 PM
Expect the unexpected! Remember the 2017 bull run? Bitcoin hit $20K, then crashed to $3K a year later. With the current hype, especially from institutional investors, I’d say brace for anything. Just because we’re riding high now doesn’t mean we won't see a plunge.
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#6Jan 3, 2025, 06:48 AM
I doubt we’ll see Bitcoin drop below $50K anytime soon. With so many governments and institutions now holding Bitcoin, a sharp drop is less likely. Plus, this year might be the peak of this current super cycle. Honestly, any price below $100K feels like a bargain if you’re in it for the long haul.
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#7Jan 3, 2025, 07:18 AM
We still don’t know what the exact ATH will be, which complicates predictions. If we enter a bear market, we could see $49K again, but right now, I think we’re leaning more towards growth than decline. Just gotta ride the wave.
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#8Jan 3, 2025, 04:05 PM
Yesterday, I was thinking we might hit $90K, but now we’re pushing towards $100K again. If a drop happens, I expect it to show itself around April. I don’t see it crashing to $50K, though. Anyone who saw the ATH would likely buy in if it did.
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#9Jan 3, 2025, 04:31 PM
Bitcoin will crash eventually, but who knows how low? The market’s wild, and while any drop might seem scary, it could be an opportunity for real investors to scoop up more. We could see a dip below $70K, but predicting the exact number is tricky.
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#10Jan 3, 2025, 04:36 PM
I agree that anything below $100K seems cheap, but timing is everything. You can’t predict the future, so it’s all about your own analysis. Bitcoin’s wild, and while it might go under $50K, that’s not a guarantee. Stick to your strategy.
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#11Jan 3, 2025, 04:55 PM
Long-term charts show it could drop below $50K, but that’s not definite. As Bitcoin stays above 70K, the long-term support is shifting up. If unforeseen events happen, we might see a quick dip, but it should bounce back pretty quickly.
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#12Jan 3, 2025, 05:10 PM
In business, there’s always unpredictability. With Bitcoin gaining traction as a fiscal reserve, the thought of it falling below $50K seems far-fetched. There’s just too much institutional interest for a major crash.
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#13Jan 4, 2025, 12:41 AM
We can’t predict exact figures now, but looking at past cycles, Bitcoin often corrects by 70-80%. If we know the ATH by 2025, then we can make educated guesses about potential lows in the following bear market. If the ATH is high, then a drop to $50K becomes even less likely.
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#14Jan 4, 2025, 01:01 AM
That $50K mark is like half of a potential move to $100K. Given Bitcoin's history of swings, it isn't out of the question to retrace back to that level after hitting a new ATH. But if we reach crazy highs, like $250K, then $50K seems way too low.
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#15Jan 4, 2025, 01:31 AM
Remember the buzz from late 2017? Everyone thought Bitcoin would hit $100K in 2018, but a year later, it was down to about $3.5K. Now, we’re seeing hints of $130K and beyond, but honestly, no one knows what 2025 will bring. As a long-term holder, I've learned to brace for all kinds of price fluctuations.
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#16Jan 4, 2025, 01:48 AM
Anything’s possible! As Bitcoin gets more widespread, its market cap and trading volume will grow, which should reduce volatility over time. I reckon the next correction could be less than 70%. If the ATH is around $110K, maybe we’re looking at a bottom in the $50-60K range.
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#17Jan 4, 2025, 08:41 AM
Bitcoin's price is full of surprises. If it hits $100K, there's always a chance it could fall to $50K again. Despite institutional backing, remember that these players are here for profit and can sell at any moment if it suits them.
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#18Jan 4, 2025, 06:27 PM
We've seen a ~73% drop before, but that doesn’t mean history will repeat itself exactly. It could be a different experience this time around. Regardless of the price action, Bitcoin's growth trajectory makes it hard to see it dropping below $50K.
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falconpro687Senior Member
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#19Jan 4, 2025, 06:58 PM
Speculating about price drops is interesting, but ultimately it all comes down to market dynamics and investor behavior. Whether we see Bitcoin dip below $50K or not is anyone’s guess. For me, anything below $100K in the future might still be considered a bargain.
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#20Jan 4, 2025, 07:22 PM
Just a heads up, Bitcoin’s 24-hour high is $97,400, which is pretty close to $100K, but let’s not jump to conclusions. Expect potential lows this January before any real movement comes through. As for falling to $50K, I’d say there’s a chance, but predicting when is a whole different ball game.
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