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The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for Bitcoin investors. Fears of inflation and geopolitical tensions sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, dragging Bitcoin and its altcoin brethren down to depths not seen since early 2024. Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, plummeted to as low as $56,500 this week, a far cry from its record highs of over $70,000 in March. 
However, amidst the carnage, some analysts are seeing signs of a potential short-term recovery. This optimism stems from a confluence of factors, including renewed accumulation by major investors, favorable technical indicators, and historical price patterns. 
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One of the most interesting developments is the recent buying spree by Bitcoin whales. These large-scale investors, with wallets holding significant amounts of Bitcoin, have been accumulating the digital currency at a rapid pace. 
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 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bitcoin</a> whales accumulated 47K <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">$BTC</a> in the past 24 hours. We’re entering a new era. <a href="https://t.co/SXgzToN8GU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/SXgzToN8GU</a> 
 — Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) <a href="https://twitter.com/ki_young_ju/status/1786329424633516461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">May 3, 2024</a>
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According to Ki Young Ju, founder of crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, Bitcoin whales amassed a staggering 47,500 BTC tokens, worth over $2.8 billion, in just 24 hours. This aggressive buying behavior suggests that these whales view the current price slump as a buying opportunity, a sentiment often interpreted as bullish for the market. 
<h2 data-sourcepos="13:1-13:70" id="strong-technical-indicators-flash-green-strong">Technical Indicators Flash Green</h2> 
Technical analysts are also scrutinizing on-chain data for clues about Bitcoin’s future trajectory. Dan, another analyst at CryptoQuant, is focusing on the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) metric, which gauges the profitability of Bitcoin transactions. 
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When the SOPR dips to the lower Bollinger Band – a volatility indicator – it can signal oversold conditions and a potential price rebound. According to Dan, this is precisely the scenario playing out currently, suggesting that Bitcoin might be poised for an upswing. Investor Sentiment Cools: A Sign Of Things To Come? 
Another interesting observation comes from market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock (ITB). They’ve noted a significant decrease in positive sentiment among investors during the recent correction. While a bearish outlook might seem like a negative sign, ITB argues that this cooling-off period could be a precursor to a rebound. 
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 Bitcoin dropped below 57k this week, hitting the same levels of holders in loss as in similar drawbacks in the previous cycle. 
 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f7e2.png" alt="🟢" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">The main demand zone to watch sits around 58k currently. 
 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f534.png" alt="🔴" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">On a move to the upside, we could expect more sell pressure around $62k. <a href="https://t.co/uwKcrjhNee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/uwKcrjhNee</a> <a href="https://t.co/YKs42WtPWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/YKs42WtPWw</a> 
 — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) <a href="https://twitter.com/intotheblock/status/1786346261550915708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">May 3, 2024</a>
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Historically, periods of lowered investor enthusiasm have often been followed by renewed buying activity as the market finds its footing. Price Action Confirms Analyst Predictions? 
Interestingly, Bitcoin’s price action seems to be validating these analysts’ predictions. As of this writing, BTC is trading at around $63,309, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous day’s price point. While this doesn’t guarantee a sustained upward trend, it does suggest that a short-term recovery might be underway. 
Featured image from 15Five, chart from TradingView

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