The crypto market In the current cycle, the drawdown remains shallower compared to prior bear-market bottoms, suggesting the market may still be in a price-discovery and positioning phase rather than a confirmed bottoming process. Historically, bottoms have formed not at the first sharp drop, but after volatility compresses and drawdowns stop making new lows. This comparison suggests that while capital positioning is increasing, time and further stabilization, rather than a single event, have typically been required before durable market bottoms emerge. The data suggests the market is not in panic exit mode, but it may also not be done correcting. More than $350 billion has already been erased from total crypto market capitalization, yet stablecoin inflows have doubled to around $102 billion, showing capital is waiting rather than leaving. Historically, Bitcoin bear-market bottoms have formed after 60%–80% drawdowns. From the recent cycle high, BTC is currently down roughly 35%–45%, which places the market short of typical historical lows. Based on past drawdowns, a probable downside zone for the Bitcoin price lies between $48,000 and $42,000, where long-term demand has previously emerged. For the broader crypto market, a comparable move would imply total market capitalization falling toward the $1.6 trillion–$1.4 trillion range, down from recent highs near $2.3 trillion. In short, capital appears ready, but history suggests price may still need to probe lower levels or consolidate longerbefore a durable bottom is confirmed. Prices are falling due to liquidations, but stablecoin inflows suggest traders are staying active and preparing to buy, not exiting crypto. They usually signal sidelined capital. Traders move funds to exchanges to prepare for buying near potential market bottoms. Data suggests positioning, not panic. Capital is waiting on exchanges, indicating traders expect opportunities after volatility cools.
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