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Bitcoin death cross still present despite rally to K — Should BTC traders be afraid?
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Bitcoin death cross still present despite rally to $86K — Should BTC traders be afraid?

Coin TelegraphBy Coin TelegraphApril 15, 20250 ViewsNo Comments
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On April 6, Bitcoin price formed a death cross on a daily chart — a technical pattern where the 50-day moving average (MA) falls below the 200-day MA. Historically associated with trend reversals and long bearish trading periods, this ominous signal has sometimes preceded major market drawdowns.

The latest death cross comes amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Equities are reeling from what appears to be the early stages of a tariff war, volatility is rising, and fear continues to dominate investor sentiment. For some investors, Bitcoin’s death cross could be the final blow to hopes of a near-term rally. Early signs of capitulation from short-term holders may already be emerging.

Still, not everyone sees doom ahead.

Bitcoin death crosses history

By definition, a death cross confirms the end of a bullish phase. When the 50-day MA drops below the 200-day MA, it suggests recent price action has weakened relative to the longer-term trend. Its counterpart, the golden cross, occurs when the opposite happens — often heralding a new rally.

Since its inception, Bitcoin has experienced 10 such death crosses, with the 11th unfolding right now. Analyzing their dates and durations gives a major insight: every bear market included a death cross, but not every death cross has led to a bear market. This distinction is key to understanding the current setup.

BTC/USD 1-day death cross history (log). Source: Marie Poteriaieva, TradingView

Indeed, there are two types of death crosses: those that happen during bear markets and the rest. The three death crosses that formed during the bear markets of 2014-2015, 2018, and 2022 were long and painful. They lasted for 9 to 13 months and saw drawdowns between 55% and 68% from the day of the cross to the cycle bottom.

The remaining seven were far less severe. They lasted from 1.5 months to 3.5 months and saw Bitcoin decline anywhere from 27% to nothing at all. In many cases, these signals marked local bottoms and were followed by renewed rallies.

This brings us to the critical question: Is Bitcoin already in a bear market, or is this another bear trap?

A bearish signal?

If Bitcoin is indeed in bear territory, as CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes, the current death cross could signal 6 to 12 more months of downward price action. This outlook aligns with his observations of the difference between the current market cap and the realized cap (average cost basis for each wallet x amount of BTC held).

“If Realized Cap is growing, but Market Cap is stagnant or falling, it means capital is flowing in, but prices aren’t rising—a classic bearish signal.”

Current data clearly points to the latter, Ki Young Ju adds.

“Sell pressure could ease anytime, but historically, real reversals take at least six months—so a short-term rally seems unlikely.”

BTC growth rate difference. Source: CryptoQuant

Other market participants disregard the presence of the death cross. Crypto analyst Mister Crypto argued that the current death cross is a setup for a rally rather than a slide. “The trap is set again. This will be the most hated rally of 2025!” he posted alongside a chart showing previous false signals of this cycle.

Bitcoin death cross during the bull market. Source: Mister Crypto

CoinShares head of research James Butterfill also downplayed the signal’s significance. As he put it,

“For those of you that think the Bitcoin death cross means anything – empirically, it’s total nonsense, and in fact, often a good buying opportunity.” 

Butterfill’s data shows that, on average, Bitcoin prices are only slightly lower one month after a death cross (-3.2%) and often higher three months out.

Related: Trump tariffs reignite idea that Bitcoin could outlast US dollar

Interestingly, Bitcoin isn’t the only asset flashing warning signs. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 are both on the verge of forming their own death crosses, while individual tech stocks — including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Alphabet — have already triggered them or are close to doing so. 

Bitcoin’s recent move is part of a larger market reset, for better or for worse. At the moment, however, it leans more toward the “worse” side: as some analysts point out, what’s bad for the Nasdaq tends to be bad for Bitcoin, too. Unless, of course, Bitcoin fully claims its role as digital gold.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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