Bitcoin is holding steady within a descending range, showing little 
directional conviction, while several altcoins are quietly building strength. 
As the market consolidates, these smaller assets could hint at early upside 
moves before BTC breaks out. Key Resistance In Focus: $90,588 And The 
Descending Trendline According to a recent update by Kamile Uray, there are no 
changes in the key levels being tracked on the daily chart, as the focus 
remains on the $90,588 level and the descending blue trendline. Unless BTC can 
close above these levels, the current decline may continue. Any upward moves 
below the blue descending trend are considered corrective rather than a trend 
reversal. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Bull And Bear Cases That Crypto Traders 
Should Know About The first support zone to monitor during the decline is 
between $83,822 and $82,477. A daily close below $82,477 would signal a 
continuation of the downtrend and could open the door toward the 
$74,496–$71,237 zone, marked by the blue box. This lower zone is viewed as a 
strong support area where buyers may step in. Thus, a clear reversal 
confirmation is key before considering any significant upward move. Once 
confirmed, a rally toward the blue descending trendline could follow, testing 
resistance levels along the way. For the uptrend to resume decisively, BTC 
would need to close above $90,588 and break the descending resistance. 
Meanwhile, a daily close above $94,130 would confirm that the blue descending 
trend has been broken, potentially signaling a shift to sustained bullish 
momentum. LTF Moves Show Less Impulse, But Structure Holds Crypto analyst The 
Penguin noted that the lower time frame (LTF) is showing slightly less 
impulsive action, though the overall count remains unchanged. The recent moves 
on the LTF appear more like noise and do not affect the broader wave count, 
and confidence in a leading diagonal for wave 1 remains intact. Related 
Reading: Bitcoin’s Make-or-Break Phase Begins: Weekly Support Holds, Momentum 
Fades Putting Elliott Wave analysis aside for a moment and leaning on standard 
technical analysis, BTC is clearly respecting a defined range. As a result, a 
minor deviation toward the 0.886 level marked on the chart is being closely 
watched as a potential entry point. Bullish confirmation will come if BTC 
manages to close and hold above $90,500, which would invalidate the current 
bearish scenario and signal the potential for a more sustained upward trend. 
Until then, the short-term fluctuations are considered normal noise, 
especially with the yearly open approaching. On the altcoin side, momentum 
appears to be holding, suggesting potential upside. Outperformance is already 
visible in altcoins like XPL, indicating that while BTC consolidates, some 
alts are starting to push higher. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from 
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According to a well-known crypto analyst, Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-standing four- 
year cycle can no longer dictate the direction of the crypto market. For 
months, both Bitcoin and major altcoins have struggled to regain their 
previous highs, while traditional markets have flourished. This difference in 
performance has sparked discussions about whether the old cycle rule still 
applies and what could come next for the broader market. Analyst Declares 
Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Dead A popular crypto analyst with over 227,000 followers 
on X, @theunipcs, has announced that the Bitcoin four-year cycle is dead. He 
stated that this market cycle is now unable to determine the behavior of BTC 
and many major altcoins. Related Reading: Ethereum’s 2026 Overhaul Aims To Cut 
Costs, Boost Speed, Limit Censorship Traditionally, crypto’s four-year cycles 
have relied on the Bitcoin halving to reduce supply and trigger price surges. 
However, based on Unipcs&#8217; analysis, these mechanisms no longer govern the 
market, especially as factors such as monetary policy, Spot ETFs, liquidity 
flows, macroeconomic factors, and dramatic liquidation events have 
significantly altered it. Unipcs emphasized that the market has been in a long 
phase of consolidation and accumulation, showing little of the explosive 
activity historically expected after halving events. He pointed out that the 
price of Bitcoin and leading altcoins have remained depressed for months, 
trading roughly 30% or more below their all-time highs. This decline stands in 
stark contrast to other major asset classes, which continue to climb. The 
analyst noted that Silver has been hitting record levels almost daily, while 
Gold continues to climb to new peaks. Additionally, major US stock indexes, 
such as the S&amp;P 500, are hitting fresh highs, while crypto remains stagnant 
and underperforming. Notably, this extended period of weakness is highlighted 
by Bitcoin’s crash below $85,000 earlier this month after peaking above 
$126,000 during the first week of October. Many altcoins, including Ethereum, 
Solana, XRP, and others, have followed a similar trajectory, surging 
explosively before plunging to new lows. Technical indicators, such as the 
Fear &amp; Greed Index, indicate that investor sentiment remains deeply negative, 
while analyst insights point to a bearish market structure. Overall, Unipcs’ 
analysis signals the possible end of the historically repetitive 4-year cycle, 
though he suggests it could mark the beginning of a new bullish phase for 
crypto. What’s Next For BTC And The Crypto Market? Despite the prolonged 
slump, Unipcs believes that the ongoing accumulation trend could end soon, 
triggering an aggressive rally in the crypto market. He believes that once 
this happens, Bitcoin and major altcoins could surge explosively to new all- 
time highs once the dormant market transitions into a new bullish phase. 
Related Reading: Could XRP Make Trillionaires? Tech Firm Founder Thinks It’s 
Possible While the timing of his optimistic outlook remains uncertain, the 
analyst is confident in the market’s potential for a decisive breakout and 
recovery. Unipcs has stated that the crypto market will eventually catch up 
and potentially outperform all asset classes soon. Featured image from Pexels, 
chart from TradingView

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