Is this price range a opportunity or a trap?

[liasbaa]

Don't be fooled if the market situation is not consistent with the past history. Your guess will not work most of the time. You can miss the real entry point when searching for dips. Those newcomers enter the investment late due to their doubts about Bitcoin. To get what you are looking for from the Bitcoin market, you have to buy regularly at every price. In terms of investment long term Bitcoin accumulation are better than buying by searching for dip prices. The duration of deep corrections is always irrelevant for smart investors. Because you can never be satisfied with the buying and selling prices in the one of each market.

[YOSHIE]

Is this price range a opportunity or a trap?

As far as I remember, in the crypto world it is rarely called a trap, because in the crypto market the price development of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin is very much determined by the factors of buyers and sellers. meaning that where there are more buyers the price will rise and vice versa, meaning that in the current situation I am speculating more selling than buying.

If a situation like this continues for the next few months, I speculate this will be a good correction for Bitcoin prices in the future, most likely a good opportunity to invest.

[Awaklara]

I have read that at the current price of $80k-$90k, this should be the accumulate range.

But others are pointing out that this could be just the start of the first leg as we can see the price going on deeper correction next year?

Where are the majority siding here? The former or the latter?

A deeper price drop may occur, but will that be a reason for us to sell the Bitcoin we own when prices fall? Just set the profit target you want to achieve, without worrying about the falling prices. We have gone through this before, and the market has recovered in the future. Don’t regret selling when the price drops and then buying in a panic when the price starts to rise.

[allthebitandbobs]

To give you my personal recommendation, I will say you can wait for further dip because as of now I do not see any signs of trend reversal. In fact, the bears are growing stronger day by day and they are just crushing the buy orders being places which clearly indicates for me that the market might continue to drop for sometime. But I do not really want you to blindly trust this. You can start accumulating bitcoins in smaller portions by setting a strict DCA strategy just to make sure you do not miss this opportunity.

For situations like this, DCA is a life saver. No one can accurately predict the future of bitcoins so it is always better to have a backup plan and start accumulating smaller portions because the current price is really much discounted and we surely do not want to miss these discounts.

[Bushdark]

Don't be fooled if the market situation is not consistent with the past history. Your guess will not work most of the time. You can miss the real entry point when searching for dips. Those newcomers enter the investment late due to their doubts about Bitcoin. To get what you are looking for from the Bitcoin market, you have to buy regularly at every price. In terms of investment long term Bitcoin accumulation are better than buying by searching for dip prices. The duration of deep corrections is always irrelevant for smart investors. Because you can never be satisfied with the buying and selling prices in the one of each market.

Making guesses in the market is part of the speculations that are being made to check how the price of Bitcoin is going to react with price. I have seen different prices people are attributing to Bitcoin but this might not really do anything because Bitcoin will move to any direct it intend to go without any moving trying to control the market. Price will eventually go back to the upward side and this is a good time for us to make decisions about whether buying the dip or waiting for the price of Bitcoin to continue with the bull before anything.

[Padi24]

Well some folks are ongoingly proclaiming that we are in bear season, to me I feel that this dip that is happening in the market is just a price correction so therefore it can only be a trap to those who are proclaiming that we are in bear season where by they might decide to chill a little bit to trace the market so as to get the perfect entry point, so in the process of tracing to get the perfect entry point they will be surprise to see the market going back to normal and that's when they will realize their mistakes. So it's better we start taking advantage from now and forget about getting the perfect entry point because dip is dip even though we buy at $87k today and tomorrow we buy at $86k it's not bad because when the price fall back it will still compound.

[TheUltraElite]

Well some folks are ongoingly proclaiming that we are in bear season, to me I feel that this dip that is happening in the market is just a price correction

It is ultimately the buyer's choice as to what they want to buy at. They should not have buyer's remorse after that.

The correction is happening and we can take advantage of that to buy at a discounted price. Definitely it is possible that the market might move in the opposite direction and go down, in which case you can wait or buy at another lower point. This points are saved to be sold at the bounce back. This basic concept needs to be understood carefully by every trader.

[STT]

Its always an opportunity but the time line may be far further out then you intended.   The rough guide is just how many people are caught up on leverage because I feel thats oil and water for Bitcoin and leads to inevitable sell offs.
   Seemingly this happens every time, too much confidence and too many expectations and they think borrowing money is smart not recognizing the clear clash with the back bone of BTC being non fractional and limited.

BTC acts like commodity but its not really the same as any other asset that I can think.  Almost every other market, when the price goes up the supply will expand to fill that demand but here that doesn't happen and we even see active measures to prevent greater supply; this is unusual perhaps unique.  Never mix BTC with FIAT in any kind of dependant outcome, I think BTC was always meant to stay exclusive.


I heard Tom Lee say he expects a new ATH and I tend to agree with that prediction but it is high risk already in that consideration so no way should you expect or require that outcome near term or even in these 12 months.  Keep it as a nice surprise and you wont ever build up a need to sell and that's where you need to be.

[bounceback]

I have read that at the current price of $80k-$90k, this should be the accumulate range.

But others are pointing out that this could be just the start of the first leg as we can see the price going on deeper correction next year?

Where are the majority siding here? The former or the latter?

A deeper price drop may occur, but will that be a reason for us to sell the Bitcoin we own when prices fall? Just set the profit target you want to achieve, without worrying about the falling prices. We have gone through this before, and the market has recovered in the future. Don’t regret selling when the price drops and then buying in a panic when the price starts to rise.

We can't predict exactly where the market will move next, but today we have seen an increase in the price of bitcoin to the $92k area after yesterday falling to $86k which became the lowest point for bitcoin, it seems that even if the current increase continues, I think it will only be able to bring bitcoin to a price of $95k because if we look at the price movement chart, the increase that occurred today is moving slowly which indicates that there is not enough impetus for bitcoin to rise higher in the next few days, this increase indicates that bitcoin is able to recover its price every time there is a correction.

[Dave1]

Well some folks are ongoingly proclaiming that we are in bear season, to me I feel that this dip that is happening in the market is just a price correction

It is ultimately the buyer's choice as to what they want to buy at. They should not have buyer's remorse after that.

The correction is happening and we can take advantage of that to buy at a discounted price. Definitely it is possible that the market might move in the opposite direction and go down, in which case you can wait or buy at another lower point. This points are saved to be sold at the bounce back. This basic concept needs to be understood carefully by every trader.

It could be that buyers are waiting for the price to decline even further so that they can maximized by buying at a discount. I think it's fair for those who tell that we might be in the bear market as we haven't seen 6 digits again.

As we thought that this price is the best indication that we are in bullish sentiment. That is if the price doesn't go down around $100k. But we have seen that it reeled to lowest of $85k-$87k and it's way below the all time high of $126k, like -20% or higher.

So that is the basic concept right now and it's very clear. Unless there will be a break out run this December.

[Oasisman]

I have read that at the current price of $80k-$90k, this should be the accumulate range.

But others are pointing out that this could be just the start of the first leg as we can see the price going on deeper correction next year?

As we speak, Bitcoin is 26% down from the ATH. That's enough percentage to accumulate. If you're hesitant about it's current price range because you think Bitcoin's value could further go down, you should accumulate slowly as the value gradually goes down just to be on the safer side by not being able to miss the dip. This has been the accumulation technique that won't go wrong as long as your hands aren't weak to sell during further dip.
Those who bought at $84k, that's more than 30% from the ATH, is considered lucky because Bitcoin maybe in the gradual upward movement now, or it can just stick around $90k to $100k region until early next year.
If you think Bitcoin would test below $80k level, then you should start accumulating when the value hits $85k if you want to maximize that opportunity.

[zaim7413]

I will stand in the first party's position, every time a price drop occurs it will always be the best time to accumulate investment amounts, moreover I also target long-term investments. Market volatility must be faced with patience, calm and high confidence in the next phase of growth. The ongoing correction is also an important part of Bitcoin's price movement, I also see it as a good starting point because it is the beginning of future price changes. FUD is often what can trigger price drops, but I will prepare myself to face it.

[NewRanger]

Don't be fooled if the market situation is not consistent with the past history. Your guess will not work most of the time. You can miss the real entry point when searching for dips. Those newcomers enter the investment late due to their doubts about Bitcoin. To get what you are looking for from the Bitcoin market, you have to buy regularly at every price. In terms of investment long term Bitcoin accumulation are better than buying by searching for dip prices. The duration of deep corrections is always irrelevant for smart investors. Because you can never be satisfied with the buying and selling prices in the one of each market.

This is relevant and appropriate, as you stated above. Never be fooled by market conditions, but the reality is that sometimes we have to face the unpleasant reality of buying Altcoins. After we buy some Altcoins, the price doesn't immediately rise or even drops again, which ultimately causes us stress, even though we could have started buying them and held them for a long period. But, if we want to maintain our portfolio in the long term, Bitcoin might be our primary choice. So, let's think objectively whatever the situation and conditions.

[As-Soon-As]

I have read that at the current price of $80k-$90k, this should be the accumulate range.

But others are pointing out that this could be just the start of the first leg as we can see the price going on deeper correction next year?

Where are the majority siding here? The former or the latter?

Edit: added a poll as per @Fivestar4everMVP.

It is difficult to predict the price of Bitcoin, at present we are seeing the direction of correction in the price of Bitcoin. Since it is towards the end of 2025 and this was the boundary of the bull market, we are going to enter 2026 later and we can say that we are moving towards a bear market. So it is normal for the price of Bitcoin to correct in the future i.e. around January 2026, but the good news for Bitcoin holders who have been holding for a long time is that the Bitcoin market is currently following this correction direction, and Bitcoin has certainly created an opportunity.

[minairia3]

Where are the majority siding here? The former or the latter?

Every investor has different goals, plans and capital so the strategy will also be different. So whether to accumulate now after the price has dropped more than 20% since ATH or continue to wait for the price to drop further will depend on you, each investor.

For example, if someone bought bitcoin years ago and bought when the price of bitcoin was below $20k. They are making huge profits and are waiting to take profits, they will definitely not buy more. However, those who plan to hold for another five or ten years will take advantage of any market downturn.


What type of investor are you? Every investor has a different strategy.

Like me, I am looking to buy more at lower prices, so I am expecting and hoping the market will drop further.

[Fredomago]

I will stand in the first party's position, every time a price drop occurs it will always be the best time to accumulate investment amounts, moreover I also target long-term investments. Market volatility must be faced with patience, calm and high confidence in the next phase of growth. The ongoing correction is also an important part of Bitcoin's price movement, I also see it as a good starting point because it is the beginning of future price changes. FUD is often what can trigger price drops, but I will prepare myself to face it.

That kind of attitude will allow you to accumulate and possibly to earn in the long run, though it's really tough to continue being patience when seeing the market is moving to ucertain direction, those experience traders and investors who allocate decent amount of money for long term investment they are the one that mostly earned decently when the market start to pump high, it's a matter of better understanding and good trust with the way you deal with your research before placing your money and collect those drop price assets.

[Nathrixxx]

Before we can invest and go into the market, we have to do some personal research about what is happening and what to expect next from the market, we can't just invest like that without doing the necessary things that should have been done before that.

There's nothing like a market trap in some cases, because that is why the indicators are there to see the market performance, and that we should choose from a coin that has consistent market performance, know the kind of investor we are, and also apply the most suitable strategy that minimizes risk level after investment has been made.

[aylabadia05]

Before we can invest and go into the market, we have to do some personal research about what is happening and what to expect next from the market, we can't just invest like that without doing the necessary things that should have been done before that.

With Bitcoin, there are still people on this forum with the understanding that they have to do more personal research if the goal is not short term. Stop this.
Invest in long-term buying actions. If you do your research, it could make sense for trading not for investing.
When the market experiences a decline, it is a blessing for investors to be able to accumulate Bitcoin in a different amount than usual with the same money.

It's okay and not wrong for people to do research before investing, but it's best if altcoins don't turn into trash after they're bought. It's just you, bro.

[colinistheman]

I will stand in the first party's position, every time a price drop occurs it will always be the best time to accumulate investment amounts, moreover I also target long-term investments. Market volatility must be faced with patience, calm and high confidence in the next phase of growth. The ongoing correction is also an important part of Bitcoin's price movement, I also see it as a good starting point because it is the beginning of future price changes. FUD is often what can trigger price drops, but I will prepare myself to face it.

If given a choice, I believe everyone would choose the first option because every time the price drops, it is always an opportunity and I believe everyone knows that. it's not a secret. But the problem is that not everyone is financially well off and always has spare money in the bank to buy whenever the price drops. Most of us don't have high incomes and are investing our hard-earned money. That is why everyone knows price drops are an opportunity, but in reality, not many people get excited every time bitcoin corrects, or with a bear market.

If people had already taken profits and sold all their bitcoins when the price hit $126k, I believe people would have expected bitcoin to fall further, not hoped for it to recover to $100k like it is now.

[letteredhub]

Before we can invest and go into the market, we have to do some personal research about what is happening and what to expect next from the market, we can't just invest like that without doing the necessary things that should have been done before that.

There's nothing like a market trap in some cases, because that is why the indicators are there to see the market performance, and that we should choose from a coin that has consistent market performance, know the kind of investor we are, and also apply the most suitable strategy that minimizes risk level after investment has been made.

We are all freely entitled to buy bitcoin at what price we by personal analysis done decides to buy and whatever expectations we place on the market it should be objective since a lot can change from what we expects based on the market demands and supply.

Where some persons sees a trap it can viewed as opportunity for some others. The market indicators are there to assist us to make informed decision for the trader who has vast knowledge on how to maximise their functions but in the current market trend I wouldn't be depending much on the technical indicators since much of the price movements lately has being dictated by global economic events. By large, the target to minimide risk should be a long term perspective for any bitcoin investor to see a buying opportunity in every price level than viewing it as a trap.