{"id":4716,"date":"2026-07-14T22:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=4716"},"modified":"2026-07-14T22:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:20:21","slug":"bitcoin-approaches-historical-end-of-bear-phase-as-analysts-watch-for-recovery-signals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/bitcoin-approaches-historical-end-of-bear-phase-as-analysts-watch-for-recovery-signals\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Approaches Historical End of Bear Phase as Analysts Watch for Recovery Signals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"336\" data-id=\"4717\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_3222-19.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_3222-19.jpeg 588w, https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_3222-19-300x171.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin may be entering the final stretch of a historical bear market cycle, according to the latest <strong>Bitfinex Alpha<\/strong> report, although analysts caution that macroeconomic conditions will ultimately determine whether a sustained recovery takes hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, Bitcoin has spent <strong>five to six months<\/strong> trading below the <strong>Short Term Holder Realized Price<\/strong>, a period often associated with prolonged market weakness. Bitfinex noted that the fifth and sixth months have typically marked the closing stage of that cycle before a broader recovery begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With July representing the fifth month of the current downturn, analysts believe Bitcoin could be approaching an important turning point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recovery Depends on More Than Historical Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While seasonal patterns have historically favored Bitcoin in July, Bitfinex warned that favorable timing alone is unlikely to trigger a lasting rally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm said macroeconomic developments, particularly the June US Consumer Price Index report and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, remain the biggest variables influencing market direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the analysts, Bitcoin\u2019s recovery will require both supportive macroeconomic conditions and renewed demand rather than relying solely on historical cycle behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bitcoin Shows Resilience Despite Heavy Selling Pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout July, Bitcoin has demonstrated notable resilience despite facing several major headwinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cryptocurrency absorbed record corporate selling, including <strong>Strategy\u2019s<\/strong> largest Bitcoin sale to date, while navigating uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy and escalating geopolitical risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite those challenges, BTC has largely maintained a trading range between <strong>$61,300<\/strong> and <strong>$64,700<\/strong>, suggesting buyers have continued to defend key support levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Institutional sentiment also showed early signs of improvement after US spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds ended a <strong>nine week streak of net outflows<\/strong>, recording approximately <strong>$197.4 million<\/strong> in net inflows for the first time in more than two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ETF Trends Remain a Key Indicator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitfinex believes the pattern of ETF flows may be more important than the headline figures themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the report, most inflows occurred during relatively calm trading sessions and slowed whenever geopolitical tensions intensified, indicating that institutional demand has yet to establish a consistent foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm identified the <strong>30 day Simple Moving Average (SMA)<\/strong> of ETF net flows as one of the most important indicators to monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That metric currently continues to reflect a broader trend of <strong>net outflows<\/strong>, with daily ETF redemptions recently totaling <strong>$88.9 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the SMA begins to reverse in the weeks ahead may depend on whether Bitcoin\u2019s historically strong July performance can outweigh persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, analysts believe Bitcoin is approaching a historically favorable point in its market cycle, but a lasting recovery will likely require stronger institutional demand and a more supportive macroeconomic backdrop.#crypto#cryptonews <a href=\"https:\/\/coinsignals.net\">https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic\">https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin may be entering the final stretch of a historical bear market cycle, according to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, although analysts caution that macroeconomic 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