Bitcoin is currently consolidating in a narrow range, supported by the strong $58,000 level on the downside and facing resistance near the significant liquidity zone around $62,500. While some believe a short-term upward move could be in the works, several analysts warn that a deeper correction may be necessary for a lasting bottom to form.
Bitcoin trades between $58,000 support and $62,500 liquidity zone after limited pullback
Historic cycles point to deeper pullbacks
Analysts reviewing previous major Bitcoin declines highlight notable comparisons. In the 2015 cycle, Bitcoin dropped by 87.15%, followed by an 84.08% decrease in 2018, and a 78.07% correction in 2022. The current pullback is notably shallower, raising questions about whether the market has truly bottomed out this time.
After pulling back from its latest cycle high, Bitcoin is now trading near $60,100. One analyst suggests that the roughly 50% correction may not be sufficient for a definitive bottom, projecting that a deeper drop, possibly in the 60% to 65% range, could occur before a long-term base is established.
Compared to the sharp declines of previous bear markets, the limited extent of the present correction may indicate that Bitcoin’s lasting bottom has not been established yet.
However, each successive market cycle has seen a gradual decrease in the magnitude of price declines. If this trend continues, Bitcoin may not need to endure as severe a crash as it did in the past. A robust recovery from current levels could further weaken the case for a deeper correction.
| 2015 | 87.15% |
| 2018 | 84.08% |
| 2022 | 78.07% |
$58,000 provides support as $62,500 becomes focal liquidity
In the short term, Bitcoin continues to move sideways, repeatedly attempting—but failing—to break below the $58,000 support. According to analysts, these unsuccessful moves suggest that passive buyers remain active in the region, helping to sustain current price levels.
On the upside, the main target is identified as the $62,500 level, where the heatmap reveals dense trading volume and a concentration of liquidity. As long as Bitcoin remains compressed above key support, upside moves toward this region are seen as possible in the near future.
While $58,000 continues to hold as critical support, $62,500 is being monitored as the primary near-term liquidity target for Bitcoin’s price action.
Still, some analysts caution that any upward liquidity sweep may not be sustainable. After a move to $62,500, Bitcoin could once again weaken and revisit the $56,000 to $58,000 band shortly thereafter.
At this stage, key levels remain clearly defined. The $58,000 area is seen as primary support, while $62,500 stands out as the next major upward liquidity target to watch.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
This year, only tech billionaires are making money: the AI boom drives a $845 billion surge in net worth, with Elon Musk alone accounting for nearly 40%.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, out of the world's 500 richest people, approximately 100 technology industry billionaires saw their combined wealth increase by $845 billion in the first nine months of this year, setting a historical record for the period. Meanwhile, billionaires from non-technology sectors saw their collective wealth shrink by $62 billion during the same timeframe. Elon Musk alone added $310 billion to his wealth in the first nine months, accounting for about 40% of the total increase in the index.
Is Bitcoin Heading Toward $90,000? Bloomberg Legend Mike McGlone and Three Experts Weigh In

Solana lost ground to Ethereum in Q3 DEX volume – An early sign of SOL/ETH’s Q4 breakout?
