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A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin<\/a> is back in focus after market analyst Aaron Dishner warned<\/a> that the asset appears structurally close to capitulation. Based on cycle timing, historical drawdowns, and converging technical signals, he argues the market may be nearing its last downside move before a longer-term bottom forms<\/a>. He urges investors to brace for volatility as this \u201cbottom year\u201d unfolds.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin\u2019s Past Fractal Points To One More Flush<\/h2>\n

Dishner\u2019s framework centers on a structural comparison to May 2022. On the weekly BTC\/USDT chart<\/a>, he outlines a sequence mirroring prior bear market endings: a major high, a liquidation-driven drop<\/a>, a failed relief rally forming a bear flag, and a breakdown into new lows. After that breakdown, the price typically moves sideways before a final aggressive sell-off<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He projects a downside target around $35,000\u2013$40,000, aligning with historical drawdowns of 70% to 75% from all-time highs. Previous cycles support this range: the 2013\u20132015 decline lasted about 59 weeks with an 87% drawdown; the 2017\u20132018 cycle spanned roughly a year with an 84% decline; and the 2021\u20132022 bear phase retraced around 77% over 54 weeks. Based on this pattern, he expects the current cycle to extend at least 52 weeks from its peak, placing a potential bottom near October 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Moreover, weekly RSI has reached deeply oversold territory<\/a>, levels historically associated with capitulation<\/a> events such as late 2018 and the COVID crash. While not at the most extreme historical lows, RSI is within the zone that previously preceded large downside wicks and sharp sell-offs.<\/p>\n

Volume metrics also show deterioration. On-balance volume across major exchanges reflects persistent distribution, resembling conditions seen before prior cycle lows. The broader takeaway is that price structure, momentum, and volume are converging toward what Dishner describes as a final flush.<\/p>\n

Stablecoin Dominance And S&P Risk Add Pressure<\/h2>\n

Dishner also highlights combined stablecoin dominance<\/a>, specifically USDT and USDC. Historically, sharp increases in stablecoin dominance have coincided with heavy Bitcoin sell-offs. He notes dominance is approaching resistance near 13%, and previous breakout clusters preceded steep downside moves in BTC.<\/p>\n

RSI behavior on the dominance chart mirrors pre-capitulation setups from 2022. In that cycle, a spike in dominance aligned with Bitcoin\u2019s June decline, followed by weeks of choppy consolidation before recovery attempts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Macro risk compounds the outlook. Dishner points to bearish divergence signals on the S&P 500, referencing clusters of downside momentum warnings seen near prior equity tops. An 8% pullback is viewed as plausible, with a deeper 20%\u201325% correction representing a high-impact scenario. In his assessment, a significant equity drawdown would transmit stress into digital assets, intensifying margin pressure and accelerating Bitcoin\u2019s decline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Even after capitulation, history suggests the market may not immediately reverse. Prior cycles required 19 to 40 weeks of sideways or unstable price action before sustained recovery began.<\/p>\n

If the pattern holds, Bitcoin may be entering its final sell-off phase<\/a>, potentially bottoming around October. Until then, Dishner maintains conditions remain structurally bearish, with elevated risk across crypto and traditional markets.<\/p>\n

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