Is Bitcoin Capable of Dropping from $32 to $2 Again?

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#1May 11, 2023, 08:14 PM
Bitcoin is making waves lately. Some folks are overly hyped by wild predictions. Like, "it’s going up forever!" Seriously, though, my experience with Bitcoin and crypto is quite the opposite. Remember when it dropped from $32 to $2 on MtGox ages ago? That’s like saying it could go from $125k to around $7800 now. Can it happen again?
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0xHawkMember
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#2May 12, 2023, 08:53 AM
I think the outlook is bright, but let’s not forget the aftermath of Mt. Gox. After all that chaos, Bitcoin still managed to rise. It’s about having patience. Even if it dips to $60k today, it’ll hit new highs again eventually.
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#3May 12, 2023, 09:14 AM
So is it really possible? In crypto, anything can happen, but the odds are slim. We’re way more exposed now than back in 2014. Even if Binance got hacked, I doubt we’d see Bitcoin plummet from $85k to $7500. Just look at how it handled the Terra Luna crash!
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atlas100Senior Member
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#4May 12, 2023, 12:13 PM
I don’t see this happening again. The market cap and trading volume are way too different now. A drop like that is just too much for Bitcoin today. So I’m not expecting it.
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#5May 12, 2023, 12:24 PM
Nah, not gonna happen. Last bear market, the lowest Bitcoin went was about $15,400. I can’t see it dropping below $50,000 this time. Just my two cents.
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#6May 12, 2023, 04:10 PM
Comparing now to then is tough. Mt. Gox had 90% of the trading volume back then. Today, we’ve got countless exchanges and way more liquidity. Institutional money is flooding in, so a crash to around $7800 seems unlikely.
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chain365Legendary
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#7May 12, 2023, 08:26 PM
It would take more than just a MtGox issue to drag Bitcoin down to those levels again. Maybe if the US bans it and all exchanges collapse at once. But that’s just not the reality right now.
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#8May 13, 2023, 10:17 AM
Only a global ban on crypto could do it. Most governments aren’t against Bitcoin now. Plus, if quantum computers mess with cryptography, I bet developers will adapt. Some think the bottom is around $70k.
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#9May 14, 2023, 03:19 PM
Right? The Bitcoin market today is totally different. We have more exposure, more users, and a greater understanding of the market. A drop from $125k to $7800 just doesn’t seem realistic anymore. There’d be too much buying pressure.
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#10May 14, 2023, 04:12 PM
It’s impossible to go back to those prices. Bitcoin has evolved. More parties adopting it means stronger demand. I wouldn’t bet on it hitting those lows again.
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#11May 14, 2023, 09:08 PM
Technically, anything’s possible. But it’s really unlikely. Back when Bitcoin was $32, the market cap was tiny. Now it’s massive. A huge drop would need a severe black swan event.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#12May 14, 2023, 11:19 PM
Sure, anything can happen, but remember the bubble bursts? Look at 2017. Bitcoin was overpriced, and then it crashed. It’s not just about price points.
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#13May 15, 2023, 01:55 AM
Bitcoin is still speculative, but it’s matured a lot. Falling from $125k to $8k seems like a stretch, unless something catastrophic happens. The collapse of big exchanges isn’t likely to cause that.
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lord_hashMember
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#14May 15, 2023, 07:30 AM
Anything’s possible, but I trust the Bitcoin chart. There are good times to buy. If Bitcoin hits $45k again, I’m in. Many missed the 2022 low because they were waiting for below $10k.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#15May 16, 2023, 05:55 AM
Good advice. There’ll be a pump after this dip, just be patient. It’s all speculation, but holding through this bearish phase can pay off.
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wagmiNewbie
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#16May 16, 2023, 06:32 AM
Totally agree. Panic selling doesn’t do anyone any good. Just keep DCA-ing and take advantage of the lower prices.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#17May 16, 2023, 08:04 AM
Nah, I doubt we’ll see anything below $70k. For it to crash to $7800, everyone would have to sell. Most holders won’t take that loss.
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serHero Member
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#18May 16, 2023, 12:50 PM
It’s possible, but crypto is unpredictable. Prices can swing wildly. Some people are panicking now, thinking it’s all over for Bitcoin.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#19May 16, 2023, 05:50 PM
"Up forever" sounds risky. When everyone thinks the same way, bad things usually happen. The market’s ironic that way.
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alpha2020Senior Member
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#20May 16, 2023, 06:08 PM
Exactly! It’s all about sentiment, and it can shift fast. If everyone’s buying, it’s a sign to be cautious. Some companies are just hoarding BTC for show.
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