Bearish Predictions: Expert Suggests Bitcoin Could Fall Far Below $10,000

As the Bitcoin (BTC) price stabilizes 5% below its all-time high of $111,800, which was reached last week, predictions of further price declines have emerged. More surprisingly, one expert claims that all of BTC’s history is a “staged illusion,” which could cause it to dip toward the $10,000 mark for the first time in nearly five years. Expert Alleges Bitcoin’s Rise As ‘Largest Bubble In History’ Jacob King, the CEO of the news aggregator Whale Whire, took to social media to assert that Bitcoin’s trajectory is a carefully constructed illusion, designed to convey a sense of institutional commitment and government endorsement, thereby fostering the illusion of a thriving market driven by authentic demand. King’s bold claim characterized Bitcoin’s current state as the “largest bubble in human history,” poised to unfold as a monumental financial scandal. Of course, this is only King’s opinion based on his analysis. Related Reading: XRP Sell-Off Rumors Swirl After Expert Questions Ripple’s War Chest The narrative King presented delves into the web of interconnected entities that allegedly manipulate the cryptocurrency market. Drawing attention to the case of El Salvador’s purported Bitcoin investment, King highlighted discrepancies in the narrative, alleging that a significant portion of the country’s Bitcoin reserves had not been acquired through legitimate means but rather transferred from Bitfinex and Tether. This alleged manipulation, according to King, extends to the very core of the industry, with entities like Tether orchestrating alleged schemes to bolster liquidity and fabricate a façade of institutional backing. Alleged Bitcoin Market Manipulations The unraveling of these alleged machinations, as per King’s assertions, casts doubt on the authenticity of Bitcoin’s growth and the legitimacy of the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. King’s narrative underscores a network of “intertwined interests,” where figures like Michael Saylor, founder of the Bitcoin proxy firm Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), are depicted as integral players perpetuating a cycle of “leverage and speculation” rather than genuine investment in BTC. Furthermore, King’s reflections extend to the role of stablecoins like Tether’s USDT in propping up the Bitcoin market, creating a “fragile ecosystem” wherein the value of stablecoins could potentially surpass that of traditional fiat currencies. Related Reading: Stablecoins Ignite Record-Breaking May, Supply Jumps To $244B – Data The intricate interplay between Tether’s activities and Bitcoin’s stability, according to King, forms a precarious foundation susceptible to collapse in the face of regulatory scrutiny and diminishing institutional interest. All around, King issued a stark warning about a potential nosedive in Bitcoin’s value, suggesting that the cryptocurrency might plunge towards the $10,000 threshold for the first time in almost half a decade. Expressing skepticism regarding the sustainability of Bitcoin’s current price levels, King portrayed a market on the verge of a substantial correction. If this ominous forecast materializes, it would signify a profound shift in Bitcoin’s valuation, departing from the lofty peaks it has recently scaled. As of this writing, the market’s leading cryptocurrency trades at $105,788, recording a 3% retrace in the weekly time frame. Still, Bitcoin holds to gains of over 52% in the year-to-date period. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

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