Bitcoin’s Unending Slide: A Historical Context

As of May 29, Bitcoin (BTC) was poised to break a historical precedent with its potential nine-week losing streak. It’s a bitter pill for BTC enthusiasts to swallow, as BTC/USD hovered in a rather dismal daily trading range, engraving its name in the hall of infamy for all the wrong reasons.

Divergence: The Disconnection from Stocks

In a puzzling twist, while major stock indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ managed to climb roughly 10% since the lows of May 20, Bitcoin and most altcoins sank further into despair. “This is not the direction of decoupling we were hoping for!” said QCP Capital, perfectly capturing the zeitgeist of a market that just can’t catch a break.

Bearish Signals Ahead

According to crypto analyst Il Capo, the storm isn’t over yet. He pointed out that the last time the S&P experienced a similar rally while BTC was showing weakness, a severe downturn ensued. The current resistance being faced by the SPX might just be setting up Bitcoin for another bout with the bears.

Bitcoin’s Monthly Blues

With projections showing BTC/USD ending the month down by approximately 22%, May 2022 is on track to be one of the worst in Bitcoin’s history—making it the second-worst May on record! Historical data from Coinglass paints a grim picture, revealing that the current downtrend has endured for 200 days, marking it as the fourth-longest ever recorded. Remember when we thought that Bitcoin’s worst days were behind it? Ah, sweet, naive optimism.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Bitcoin?

Market analysts suggest that while the downtrend paints a bleak picture, it may pave the way for a sideways trading phase before a significant capitulation event—a scenario that could ultimately lead to a macro bottom. As we ponder the future, all we can say is that Bitcoin’s roller coaster is far from over. Buckle up, fellow crypto adventurers!

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