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Prices for bitcoin skyrocketed to the $97,000 level today, increasing more than 2% and closing in on the symbolic $100,000 level. The cryptocurrency is in its continuing surge that has gotten investors enthusiastic so far in 2025.
Market Old Timer Forecasts Significant Price Target
According to trading analyst Peter Brandt, Bitcoin may rise to $125,000 to $150,000 come late summer or early autumn. His forecast, made in social media posts a few hours prior to this report, is that the increase may occur in August or September 2025.
This is based on Bitcoin successfully re-taking what Brandt refers to as its “parabolic trendline” – a technical chart pattern which demarcated earlier price cycles.
The prospective move from the present levels near $96,000 to Brandt’s higher target of $150,000 would amount to a 56% return for buyers at today’s prices.
Hey @scottmelker
If Bitcoin can regain the broken parabolic slope then $BTC is on target to reach the bull market cycle top in the $125k to $150K level by Aug/Sep 2025, then a 50%+ correction pic.twitter.com/WUUzxl0ckn— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) May 1, 2025
Technical Analysis Indicates Multiple Patterns
According to Brandt’s weekly chart analysis, Bitcoin is presently rising within what he sees as a bullish wedge formation. The cryptocurrency is also still within a long-term rising channel that has been holding price in check over the past few years.
His chart also shows certain technical patterns that preceded Bitcoin price movements in history such as Head and Shoulders, Channels, and Expanding Triangles-all basic trends among technical traders.
Timing In Accordance With Historical Halving Cycles
The predicted high peak for Bitcoin in 2025 from August to September is in accordance with what has taken place after these past halving events. Those halvings – reducing the rate of new Bitcoins created – were always followed by price highs 12-18 months later.
With the last halving occurring in April 2024, Brandt’s prediction is well within this likely timeframe. This association with Bitcoin’s supply dynamics makes some traders believe the forecast.
Warning Of Severe Correction Following Peak
Interestingly, the market expert has not merely predicted a high. Brandt believes Bitcoin could plunge dramatically, by more than 50%, after the top of its cycle, possibly taking prices all the way back down to $60,000-$75,000.
While Bitcoin’s current price actions show strong upward momentum, seasoned investors know the market can change direction pretty quickly; 24/7 trading and worldwide participation has sometimes contributed to speed of execution and rapid price changes that would take unprepared traders by surprise.
For the moment, however, Bitcoin’s race toward $100,000 is still attracting attention from longer-term believers and first-timers alike, hoping to cash in on what could be yet another historic run in cryptocurrency markets.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.
Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).
Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling – right up his alley!
So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he’s one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).
Think Christian’s all work and no play? Not a chance! When he’s not at his computer, you’ll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.
Speaking of chill, Christian’s got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.
Here’s the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day – and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.
Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors – and bosses – he deeply respects.
So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.
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