{"id":383322,"date":"2025-03-19T04:55:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T23:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/cryptoquant-analysts-flags-827783-btc-sell-off-pattern-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T04:59:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T23:29:54","slug":"cryptoquant-analysts-flags-827783-btc-sell-off-pattern-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/cryptoquant-analysts-flags-827783-btc-sell-off-pattern-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"CryptoQuant Analysts Flags 827,783 BTC Sell-off Pattern &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bitcoin price tumbled 3% on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meeting. The sudden dip triggered widespread liquidations, erasing earlier bullish momentum that had kept BTC near $84,000.<\/p>\n<p>CryptoQuant analysts warn that continued selling pressure could extend Bitcoin\u2019s correction, with downside risks pointing toward $78,000.<\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled 3% as bearish speculations swirl ahead of US Fed Meeting<\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin (BTC) wobbled on Tuesday triggering cascading liquidation across the derivatives markets. Having held steady around the $84,000 level since the start of the week, supported by bullish tailwinds from positive events like Microstrategy listing $500 million worth of shares for sale to fund further BTC purchases.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_244688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-244688\" style=\"width: 2322px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-244688\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin price action | BTCUSD | Coinmarketcap\" width=\"2322\" height=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM.png 2322w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-1224x468.png 1224w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-1536x587.png 1536w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-2048x783.png 2048w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.32.13-PM-150x57.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2322px) 100vw, 2322px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-244688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitcoin price action | BTCUSD | Coinmarketcap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BTC price<\/a> succumbed to bearish pressure on Monday. However, bearish narrative overshadowed the market discourse Tuesday, especially with investors already leaning cautious\u00a0 ahead of the US Fed rate decision expected on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<h2>CryptoQuant analysts say Bitcoin bear market could last 6 to 12 months<\/h2>\n<p>CryptoQuant analysts warn that Bitcoin faces a potential bear market lasting six to twelve months, unsettling the cryptocurrency\u2019s community. The firm\u2019s CEO Ki Young Ju first alerted the community to a stern prediction.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>#Bitcoin bull cycle is over, expecting 6\u201312 months of bearish or sideways price action.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Ki Young Ju, CryptoQuant CEO, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ki_young_ju\/status\/1901776137715671191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In response to this comment, another Cryptoquant analyst Maartun flagged a previous past trading pattern where long-term holders dumped 827,783 BTC in December 2024.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_244691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-244691\" style=\"width: 358px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-244691\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"CryptoQuant analysts hint a Bitcoin bear market signals | March 18 | Source: X.com \n\" width=\"358\" height=\"411\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1.png 358w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1-150x172.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-244691\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1.png\" alt=\"CryptoQuant analysts hint a Bitcoin bear market signals | March 18 | Source: X.com \n\" width=\"358\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1.png 358w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/download-1-150x172.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-244691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CryptoQuant analysts hint a Bitcoin bear market signals | March 18 | Source: X.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This traction occurred just before the ongoing correction phase began after Trump\u2019s inauguration in January. A repeat of the pattern could see BTC struggle for momentum in the months ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Optimism from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/microstrategy-to-raise-another-500-million-to-buy-more-bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MicroStrategy\u2019s announcement<\/a> of a $500 million share sale to boost its BTC reserves, had kept Bitcoin prices near $84,000 until the sharp reversal on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>CryptoQuant\u2019s CEO Aarun states bluntly, \u201cMass sales by long-term holders signal a major shift, not a minor blip.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the US Federal Reserve\u2019s rate decision looming on Wednesday, uncertainty intensifies. Investors now confront the reality that this decline may mark the start of a prolonged bearish phase, not a brief dip.<\/p>\n<article class=\"group\/turn w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-197\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&#038;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bffb2e57-fbcc-4ed9-9845-7b83c9c79931\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC Risks Drop to $78,000 as Momentum Weakens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"410\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price-predictions\/bitcoin-btc-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitcoin price forecast<\/a> shows continued weakness, trading at $82,090 after a 2.28% drop, with downside risks increasing as BTC fails to break resistance at $84,217. The 50-day and 100-day SMAs at $92,215 and $95,582, respectively, indicate a bearish trend, while the green trend-line offers last support before a potential breakdown.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_244689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-244689\" style=\"width: 2708px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-244689 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Bitcoin Price Forecast\" width=\"2708\" height=\"1292\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM.png 2708w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-1224x584.png 1224w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-2048x977.png 2048w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-150x72.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2708px) 100vw, 2708px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-244689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin Price Forecast\" width=\"2708\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM.png 2708w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-1224x584.png 1224w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-2048x977.png 2048w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-9.31.35-PM-150x72.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2708px) 100vw, 2708px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-244689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitcoin Price Forecast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"753\">The negative Balance of Power (BBP) at -2,959 suggests sellers remain in control, with persistent selling pressure preventing a meaningful rebound. If BTC loses support at $80,000, the next key level to watch is $78,000, where bulls could attempt to regain momentum. A sustained drop below this level may accelerate losses towards $75,000.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1159\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">On the flip side, a break above $84,217 could signal a shift in sentiment, opening the door for a rally towards $88,000. However, with BTC trading below key SMAs and BBP deep in the red, the bearish outlook remains dominant unless a strong buying surge reverses the trend. The upcoming Fed rate decision will likely determine BTC\u2019s next major move, with volatility expected to increase in the short term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"accordion-content mt-4\" id=\"faq\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 h3 fw7\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \tBitcoin is under pressure as investors brace for the Fed\u2019s rate decision, which could impact liquidity and market sentiment.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \tBTC faces critical support at $80,000, with further downside risk toward $78,000 if selling pressure continues. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \tA breakout above $84,217 could trigger a short-term rally toward $88,000, but market uncertainty remains high.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>                                <!-- \n\n<div class=\"desktopPostEnd d-on\"><\/div>\n\n --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/bitcoin-price-analysis-cryptoquant-analysts-flags-827783-btc-sell-off-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: block\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/bitcoin-price-analysis-cryptoquant-analysts-flags-827783-btc-sell-off-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"authorBoxnew newauthordesign\">\n<div class=\"author_Ndata d-flex align-items-center mb-2\">\n<div class=\"author_Image\">\n                                           <img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=400&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=400&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/noscript>                                  <\/div>\n<p>ibrahim  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crypto analyst covering derivatives markets, macro trends, technical analysis, and DeFi. 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