This week kicked off with a big surprise for BTC fans. Many thought we'd see a break past 118k, but surprise surprise, we got a massive drop instead. Monday morning was wild, didn’t see that coming. Last week's news wasn't great for BTC, and it looks like it finally hit the market.
Unexpected Moves in the Crypto Market
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s4t0shi_viperMember
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#2May 19, 2025, 01:53 AM
Honestly, nobody knows what Bitcoin's gonna do next. It could go up or down, who can say? People can guess all they want, but that's all it is, just guesses. That's why so many were let down this week. Yet, I think there's still room for Bitcoin to do its thing.
I’m also shocked by the price drop. I’m not even a trader, but I was hoping for $120k. This just shows we gotta be ready for anything since predicting prices is a gamble. But hey, it’s just another chance to buy at a lower price.
kevin_coinNewbie
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#4May 19, 2025, 08:09 AM
Bitcoin is unpredictable, that’s for sure. It’s still a volatile asset, but I really hope we see a new ATH before the year wraps up. I’d love to see it hit $150k or even $200k. Right now, it’s just bouncing around between 112k and 118k, but I’m holding on to hope.
Wow, what a week! ETH’s drop was insane. I couldn’t believe it fell to $4k so fast. We saw a ton of liquidations, especially since the fed cut news. Stocks keep climbing while crypto just dumps.
bridge_2016Senior Member
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#6May 19, 2025, 02:17 PM
I doubt we’ll hit an ATH this month. This dip seems like a healthy correction after last month’s rally. If institutions start buying again, we could see a recovery in early October. But we need a strong catalyst for that to happen.
You must be new here. It could have been worse if there were more bad news or hacks. Bitcoin is known for its volatility, and alts are even crazier. I’m bullish for Q4, but I’m not rushing to say we’ll hit $150k or $200k.
A 2% drop isn’t that shocking, just look at the weekly data. It’s a normal decline. When BTC dips, traders often get liquidated since they’re focused on altcoins. Yeah, we might see an ATH, but we should wait until year-end.
Speculating is just wild in this market. Everyone, even pros, are just taking wild guesses. We react based on our feelings, and the FOMC news last week is a prime example. The market can be super unpredictable.
chris_maxiNewbie
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#10May 20, 2025, 02:21 AM
There's no way Bitcoin drops below 90k. The price action shows it’s ready to bounce back. Charts are looking like a cup and handle formation. We’ll see an ATH soon, just a matter of time.
noty0urkeysSenior Member
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#11May 22, 2025, 11:57 AM
It's been a correction since mid-August. Bitcoin hit 124k, and now it’s normal for it to pull back. August and September aren’t great months historically, but I’m not seeing any bad news lately.
News doesn’t always hit the market right away. It takes time for the market to process info. Negative news takes a while to show effects, same with positive news. I don’t think we’ll see 90k, though. It should stay above 100k.
Every week feels like a rollercoaster. We’ve been in this volatile pattern all year. If we analyze the rise and fall closely, we can see some patterns. It’s likely we’ll keep experiencing this.
AtomicForkFull Member
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#14May 22, 2025, 08:52 PM
Honestly, it’s only a shocking week for those who only trade for gains. If someone’s freaking out over a small dip, maybe they shouldn’t call themselves traders.
wildoracleMember
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#15May 23, 2025, 12:45 AM
Patience is key, even if this week is slow. Prices could dip below 110k, but it might jump back up. We just gotta be careful and prepare for anything. If you’re buying, don’t keep checking prices, it’ll stress you out.
It’s possible we drop below 90k, especially with all the uncertainty around economic policies. People are waiting to see what happens next, but we’re just spectators in this game.
greg.protoMember
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#17May 23, 2025, 04:16 AM
Nobody knows the market’s next move. Prices can swing up or down without warning. It’s all about demand and supply at the moment.
I was hoping for a bullish push too, but Bitcoin loves to keep us humble. If it dips to 90k, I wouldn’t freak out. It would just be a healthy pullback. Fundamentals are still strong.
raven_2020Member
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#19May 23, 2025, 11:58 AM
You’re right, without a timeframe, it’s hard to predict if we’ll hit an ATH. September is usually a rough month, and it’s looking red again. But who knows what October will bring.
Bitcoin dropped from 118k to 109k, and I’m still trying to figure out how that happened. It’s been closing with bears lately, but I still believe it’ll bounce back. Buying Bitcoin is just part of my strategy, regardless of price.