Crypto News: Bitcoin Correction is ‘Normal,’ Cycle Peak Yet to Come, Say Analysts

Bitcoin’s recent pullback from its January peak is a typical cycle correction, not a sign of the bull run’s end, according to crypto analysts. While macroeconomic conditions have slowed momentum, experts believe the cycle peak is still ahead.Key Insights:Bitcoin is down 24% from its all-time high of $109,000 in January, currently trading around $82,824.Analysts compare the current correction to previous cycles, noting that Bitcoin has only seen three to four 25% pullbacks this cycle, compared to 12 during the last bull run.Macroeconomic uncertainties, including Trump’s tariffs and US interest rate policy, have contributed to the correctionMarket Experts Weigh InBen Simpson, CEO of Collective Shift, stated:“I don’t think the bull run is over; the cycle peak has likely been delayed due to macro conditions and tightening liquidity.”Nick Forster, founder of Derive, echoed this sentiment:“Historically, Bitcoin experiences these types of corrections before reaching new highs.”Is Bitcoin's Bull Cycle Over?While CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju recently suggested that the bull cycle is over, analysts like Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments see a 50:50 probability:“If the Fed begins easing monetary policy in the second half of the year, Bitcoin could quickly rebound.”What’s Next?The next major narrative for Bitcoin could revolve around US rate cuts and increasing global liquidity. If the Federal Reserve halts quantitative tightening and injects liquidity, Bitcoin’s upward trajectory may resume sooner than expected.For now, investors are watching key macroeconomic signals, with Bitcoin poised for its next move in the coming months, according to Cointelegraph.