Bitcoin’s latest surge toward its all-time high of **$109,000** is raising concerns among analysts, with key indicators flashing warnings of a potential **double top pattern**—similar to the 2021 cycle that led to a brutal bear market.
Key Warning Signs
- Bearish RSI Divergence: The weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has shown weakening momentum since March 2024, December 2024, and now May 2025—a classic sign of fading bullish strength.
- Declining Volume:Trading volumes (both crypto-native and institutional) have dropped significantly compared to January’s rally, suggesting weakening demand.
- *Open Interest Lags Price: Despite $BTC being just 5.8% below its peak, futures open interest is 13% lower—mirroring the 2021 setup before the crash.
2021 vs. 2025: What’s Different?
Back in 2021, Bitcoin’s double top led to a 70%+ crash and a year-long bear market. But this cycle has key differences:
✅ Institutional Demand: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate buyers (like MicroStrategy) provide stronger support.
✅ Regulatory Clarity: Unlike 2021’s China mining ban, the U.S. is now more crypto-friendly.
✅ DeFi & Memecoin Liquidity: A $6.3B BTC DeFi ecosystem and memecoin mania could absorb some selling pressure.
What’s Next?
While Bitcoin could still push to new highs (especially with potential **Trump-era pro-crypto policies**), traders should watch for:
⚠️ A "sell-the-news" event** if bullish catalysts (like a U.S. Bitcoin treasury) fail to sustain momentum.
⚠️ Leveraged liquidations—MicroStrategy’s $25B+ BTC bet and DeFi positions could amplify volatility.
Bottom Line
History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. The market structure is stronger today, but **caution is warranted** as momentum slows. Will BTC break past $109K and hold, or are we setting up for a 2021-style correction?
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