Bitcoin's Next Big Test: Will BTC Drop Below $100K by End of 2025?
Bitcoin Likely to Drop Below $100K This Year: In-Depth Analysis Market Sentiment & Prediction Market Odds Prediction market Polymarket has sharply raised its odds that Bitcoin will dip below $100K before the end of 2025. The probability currently floats around 62%, down somewhat from a high of 72% earlier in the week . Another source puts the likelihood at 61% . This rising bearish sentiment reflects investor caution and growing concerns about Bitcoin's near-term resilience. Whale Activity & Market Dynamics A noteworthy whale transaction, where 22,400 BTC was swapped for Ethereum , sent ripples through the market, shifting capital flows away from Bitcoin and putting pressure on its price . Meanwhile, perpetual futures markets show open interest has surged to a two-year high of over 310,000 BTC (around $34 billion), paired with funding rates spiking from 3% to nearly 11%. K33 Research flags this aggressive build-up of leverage as matching setups that preceded sharp ...