{"id":3028,"date":"2026-05-11T21:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:04:40","slug":"is-bitcoins-recovery-a-bull-trap-analyst-warns-of-major-downside-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/is-bitcoins-recovery-a-bull-trap-analyst-warns-of-major-downside-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bitcoin\u2019s Recovery a Bull Trap? Analyst Warns of Major Downside Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While some traders believe Bitcoin\u2019s recent rebound signals the start of a new expansion phase, others argue it could simply be exit liquidity before another sharp decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pseudonymous crypto analyst Doctor Profit believes Bitcoin could face a severe correction despite reclaiming the $82,000 level. According to the analyst, retail investors rushing back into the market may be falling into a carefully staged trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a detailed post shared on X, Doctor Profit outlined a bearish strategy focused on the $82,000 to $85,000 range, predicting Bitcoin could eventually crash to $50,000 or even lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor Profit\u2019s Bearish Thesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The analyst argued that Bitcoin\u2019s rebound from the $71,000 low does not mark the beginning of a fresh bull market. Instead, he described the move as \u201ca beautiful trap\u201d designed to lure retail traders back in before the next major selloff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor Profit explained that this outlook has remained unchanged since February, when he publicly forecasted a recovery toward the $79,000 to $85,000 range before another reversal. He expected the downturn to unfold sometime in May or June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost people forget my words from February,\u201d he stated. \u201cI gave the exact plan on what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The analyst also claimed to have used the same framework to successfully short Bitcoin near what he considers the 2025 cycle top between $115,000 and $125,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing market sentiment, Doctor Profit criticized the growing optimism across crypto social media, pointing to rising altcoin hype and renewed calls for Bitcoin to surpass $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, fear has largely disappeared from the market, with retail traders aggressively buying again since Bitcoin traded near $76,000. He warned that this wave of enthusiasm could provide the liquidity needed for large players to distribute positions before a major decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed Signals Across the Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all analysts agree with the bearish outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Saylor, cofounder of Strategy, posted \u201cNo More Bears\u201d on X on Sunday morning, signaling confidence in Bitcoin\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor Profit responded directly, claiming he previously warned Saylor to sell Bitcoin around $120,000 but was dismissed with a laughing emoji. He added that Bitcoin\u2019s time above $80,000 may be limited and suggested any move toward $85,000 could mark the beginning of the next crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ash Crypto highlighted several bullish technical developments. He noted that Bitcoin had just closed its first weekly candle above $82,000 since January 26. In addition, the weekly MACD reportedly flashed a bullish crossover while the RSI climbed to 52, returning to neutral to bullish territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ash Crypto also compared Bitcoin\u2019s current structure to Google stock behavior after its breakout above 2021 highs. According to his analysis, Bitcoin could be following a similar pattern, only one market cycle behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another market analyst, Ali Martinez, suggested that a sustained breakout above the 200 day simple moving average near $82,500 could pave the way for a rally toward $94,000. However, failure to maintain that level may send Bitcoin back toward $75,000, where the 50 day moving average currently sits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bitcoin briefly climbed to $82,500 early Monday before retreating below $81,000. The pullback came after Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran\u2019s latest nuclear proposal, calling it \u201ctotally unacceptable,\u201d which renewed geopolitical concerns across financial markets.#crypto#cryptonews https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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