• DonAlt predicts Bitcoin could reach $60,000 before a significant correction, based on historical price patterns and possible ETF approval.
• WhaleWire warns that Bitcoin’s recent rally is a manipulation and forecasts a drop below $40,000, defying the bullish narrative.

The popular X analyst, known only as DonAlt, has caused a stir with his prediction on Bitcoin. According to him, the leading cryptocurrency could reach an impressive $60,000. However, all is not rosy. DonAlt, who has more than 55,300 followers on his YouTube channel, TechnicalRoundup, warns that, despite this potential boom, a drastic adjustment could happen soon after.

Comparison to previous cycles is key in his analysis. The pattern of consolidation and decline seen in both 2018 and 2021 appears to be repeating itself in 2023, but at a slower rate. The potential approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the spot market in January could be the catalyst for this rise, followed by a fall to $35,000, before an even more impressive rally.

A Contrarian View: Bitcoin Still in a Bear Market

Contrary to DonAlt’s optimism, analyst WhaleWire offers a gloomier outlook. Despite Bitcoin’s recent rally back above $45,000, WhaleWire insists that the cryptocurrency is still in a bear market with a downward path ahead .

This analysis suggests that the recent rebound is a manipulated rally, aimed at attracting retail investors ahead of a larger sell-off. WhaleWire’s short-term projections even call for a drop below $40,000, and in the medium term, levels below $20,000 and $10,000.

Samson Mow: Betting High on Bitcoin

On another front, Samson Mow, former CSO of Blockstream, has made significant statements about Bitcoin and its Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC) infrastructure. Mow suggests that, despite the criticism, many will end up using the Liquid Bitcoin infrastructure indirectly, as various popular services are adopting it for settlements and rebalancing.

In addition, following his departure from Blockstream, Mow has focused on helping nations and states adopt Bitcoin, being a key player in the issuance of El Salvador’s “Volcano BTC Bonds.” His recent tweets point to an even more ambitious future for Bitcoin, predicting it will reach $1 million.

BTC price and bullish narrative

The Bitcoin versus Tether chart shows a recent upward trend, with the closing price near $41,447.74 on December 13, 2023, following a period of volatility and sustained growth. Trading volume on Binance reflected fluctuating interest, peaking at 19.054K BTC traded that day.

While the market displays signs of optimism, investors should stay vigilant to technical indicators and macroeconomic news that could impact future price trends.

Uncertainty and Speculation

The Bitcoin market is full of speculation and conflicting theories – will it rise to $60,000 as DonAlt predicts, or will it crash as WhaleWire suggests? Will Bitcoin become a mainstream currency across nations, as Samson Mow envisions? Only time will tell which of these predictions will come true, but one thing is certain: the world of cryptocurrencies remains as exciting as it is unpredictable.