Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022.

Crypto analysts are divided over whether markets will see a major Bitcoin sell-off in May, a pattern that has emerged in the last two bear markets during US mid-term election years. 

In May 2018, Bitcoin crashed from nearly $10,000 to about $7,000 by the end of the month. It happened again in May 2022, when Bitcoin fell nearly 30% from about $40,000 to $28,500 before falling further in June to $20,000. 

With 2026 also a bear market year coinciding with a US mid-term election, there are concerns it could happen again. 

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