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Bitcoin (BTC) is showing technical warning signs that have caught the 
attention of market watchers, with one analyst now predicting a dramatic price 
collapse in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The analyst noted that a 
Bitcoin candlestick pattern that previously preceded a devastating crash to 
below $20,000 has reappeared on the weekly chart, reigniting fears that 
history may be repeating itself. If it does, it could completely rewrite the 
narrative of this entire market cycle. Historical Setup Signals Bitcoin 
Potential Crash To $19,000 Market analyst Tony Severino has issued a stark 
warning to Bitcoin investors and holders, sharing a technical analysis on X 
that draws a chilling comparison between current price action and a previous 
cycle crash. The analyst has projected that Bitcoin could decline as low as 
$19,000 in this bear market. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin $200,000 
Target Remains Open, But There’s A More Realistic Target The chart shared by 
Severino places two Bitcoin weekly candlestick patterns side by side, 
revealing a near-identical structural setup between the current market cycle 
and a previous bear phase. The left panel shows Bitcoin’s recent trajectory 
from late 2025 to early 2026, while the right panel displays a historical 
period that ultimately saw prices collapse below $20,000. Severino expressed 
his surprise at the chart patterns, noting that it was “absolutely wild” how 
similar the candlestick structures are between the two periods. He added that 
even the technical indicators are “almost exactly the same.” Both chart panels 
feature a prominent rectangular consolidation zone followed by a pink- 
highlighted rebound area. The visual symmetry between the two timeframes 
underpins the analyst’s bearish thesis, suggesting that the current rebound 
around the pink zone could be short-lived, followed by a potential crash below 
$19,000 if historical trends repeat. Notably, the analyst’s bearish forecast 
drew skepticism from some members of the crypto community. One member argued 
that a drop to such levels would not simply represent a routine cycle 
correction, but the largest retracement in Bitcoin’s history. Severino, 
however, stood firmly on his analysis and forecast, stating that a 74% 
correction was entirely possible and even normal within Bitcoin’s historical 
framework. Not backing down, he insisted again that the market may still have 
significant downside to navigate before any meaningful bottom is established. 
Update On BTC’s Price Action The Bitcoin price has recovered again from its 
previous level, trading back above $70,000. Last week, the cryptocurrency 
crashed to as low as $63,000 amid significant volatility and shifts in market 
sentiment. Related Reading: Bitcoin At The Bottom? The 23-Month Cycle That Has 
Never Failed However, CoinMarketCap data shows that Bitcoin has gained over 
4.8% in the last 24 hours, with its daily trading volume up by more than 
23.4%. The sudden price increase has been attributed to sustained inflows into 
Spot Bitcoin ETFs and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 
Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin Candlestick Structure That Led To Crash To Below $20,000 Last Cycle Just Appeared Again

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