Bitcoin to $200K by Xmas? Analysts’ Hilariously Optimistic Dream! 😂

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Oh, Bitcoin, you fickle beast. Your short-term mojo took a nosedive after that epic October 10 market meltdown. But hold onto your crypto socks-on-chain wizards at CryptoQuant say your long-term structural demand is still rock-solid, like that one ex who won’t let go. 🙄

In their Friday report, the firm cheekily warns it’s way too soon to call this the “season finale” of the bull run. Meanwhile, Tiger Research is projecting a jolly $200,000 target for Q4, pointing to relentless net market buying amid the chaos-because nothing says ‘fun’ like volatility, right? Oh, and a dash of that good old yin-yang contrast. 🤑

The Dolphin Cohort: A Key Indicator of Structural Demand (Because Sharks Are Overrated)

CryptoQuant’s brainy bunch reckons the next few weeks are make-or-break-does accumulation speed up or are we stuck in traffic? They dub this phase the “late-stage maturity segment” of the uptrend cycle, not the bitter end. Spoiler: It’s all about the ‘dolphin’ cohort, wallets hoarding 100 to 1,000 BTC. Think ETFs, corps, and those awkward emerging big spenders.

These playful marine mammals currently grip the biggest chunk of Bitcoin supply-about 5.16 million BTC, or 26%. Historically, their holding changes have been the most reliable crystal ball for price swings. Ooh, predictive dolphins! 🐬

Accumulation Drives the Cycle (Or Is It Just Hoarding?)

Way back in 2025-wait, is that a typo? Anyway, the dolphin squad was the only group boosting their stash year-over-year, snagging over 681,000 BTC. The other five? Net losers, sobbing into their empty wallets. How the tables turn. 😏

CryptoQuant cheekily notes the cohort’s annual growth rate is still positive-bull cycle? Alive and kicking. Their current 9.07 million BTC holdings even outstrip the 365-day average by a whopping 730,000 BTC. Plot twist: We’re not done yet. 🎢

Near-Term Challenges and Price Targets (Because Nothing’s Easy)

But don’t get too smug, lads. That October 10 crash zapped short-term momentum, and we need a fresh accumulation boost to poke through $126,000. To hit new highs, monthly buying gotta rev up-else, we’re stuck in neutral. 🚦

CryptoQuant flags $115,000 as short-term resistance and $100,000 as that oh-so-supportive buddy. But break under $100,000? Cue the dramatic correction slide to $75,000. Drama queen Bitcoin strikes again. 📉

Institutional Support Fuels Optimism (Or Is It Just Hot Air?)

Over at Tiger Research, same day, same vibe-they’ve unleashed a sunnier outlook. They claim the October crash and ensuing liquidations signal a shift from retail amateurs freaking out to institutional bigwigs taking charge. No 2021 panic vomit here; it was contained, like a good reality TV edit.

Institutional types kept buying post-crash, and with more of them piling in during this consolidation lull, we might have a wholesome bull market sequel. Plus, Fed rate cuts incoming? That’s their secret sauce for a Q4 rally, cranking up the target to a dizzying $200,000. Fingers crossed it doesn’t rain on the parade! ☂️

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2025-10-24 19:37