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In Brief

  • Two well-known crypto analysts used Elliott wave theory to predict the local top at $30,000 during the month of May.
  • Two other analysts noted a head and shoulders pattern to determine that the BTC price will break down towards $25,000.
  • Both the observed price movements and the Elliott Wave count indicate that a further downside is expected.
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In May, the Bitcoin (BTC) price experienced a minor decrease, fluctuating between $25,800 and $30,000. However, the monthly opening and closing prices were significantly closer, which brings us to the BTC price May prediction: even though the price action was contained, the future trajectory remains uncertain and intriguing

These four analysts employed different means to predict the market volatility but arrived at a similarly accurate result.

Elliott Wave Count Correctly Predicts Downturn

Elliott Wave theory involves the analysis of recurring long-term price patterns and investor psychology to determine the direction of a trend. In May, the trading method accurately predicted the local top and ensuing downturn.

At the beginning of May, Elliott Wave specialist @TheTradingHubb tweeted that the price would reach a local top near $30,000 before falling toward $26,500

The price did bounce on May 1 (green icon) and reached a local top near $30,000 (red icon) as predicted.

Afterward, well-known trader @Altstreetbet tweeted that the price will initiate another bounce (green circle) before the final capitulation towards $20,000. While the sharp capitulation has yet to occur, the weak bounce and a downturn (red circle) have already transpired.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Movement
BTC/USDT Daily Chart. Source: TradingView

Due to the descending parallel channel, a decrease to its support line at $25,000 is likely. However, a breakdown of it will be required in order for the price to fall to $20,000. 

A breakout from the channel will invalidate this bearish BTC price prediction. In that case, an upward movement to $30,000 could transpire.

Head And Shoulders Pattern Catalyzes Breakdown

Cryptocurrency trader @Anbessa100 tweeted a head and shoulders pattern. The pattern suggested that the BTC price will break down and fall towards $25,000. 

While the price did not reach the $25,000 target, it did break down (red icon), falling to a low of $25,800.

A similar outlook was given by @LomaCrypto, who simply used horizontal levels to determine the ensuing bottom.

The ensuing bounce was strong but insufficient to reclaim the pattern’s neckline. As long as BTC trades below the line, the trend is bearish. This outlook also fits with the previously outlined descending parallel channel.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction
BTC/USDT Daily Chart. Source: TradingView

A movement above the neckline would not confirm the bullish reversal since the price would still be below the channel’s resistance line. So, a close above $28,500 will confirm the bullish reversal.

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Valdrin Tahiri
Valdrin discovered cryptocurrencies while he was getting his MSc in Financial Markets from the Barcelona School of Economics. Shortly after graduating, he began writing for several different cryptocurrency related websites as a freelancer before eventually taking on the role of BeInCrypto's Senior Analyst. (I do not have a discord and will not contact you first there. Beware of scammers)
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