Crypto Scenario Insights

Does Bitcoin’s 'Calm Top' Guarantee a Higher Floor, or Will Declining Spot Demand Force a Deeper Washout?

What happened

Analysis of Galaxy Research and CryptoQuant data indicates that while Bitcoin's muted October 2025 peak structurally points to a shallower cycle bottom, key bottoming indicators remain untriggered.

What we think

The most likely outcome is a slow, range-bound grind down to the base-case bottom of $40,000 to $46,000 over the next 3 to 4 months (55% probability), aligning with historical cycle bottom timelines.

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Does Bitcoin’s 'Calm Top' Guarantee a Higher Floor, or Will Declining Spot Demand Force a Deeper Washout?

We explain what happened and what could follow. We do not forecast prices.

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