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Recently, I saw some differing opinions from experts about the market direction. On Twitter, Peter Brandt made a notable prediction — he believes the true bottom of Bitcoin may occur in October 2026, not now. Previously, Brandt said Bitcoin could test the $60,000 level in the third quarter of 2026, but in the short term, prices could still fluctuate upward and return to the $50,000 range this year.
It seems the market still has many conflicting views. Some, like Michaël van de Poppe, believe the current price is an attractive entry zone, especially as stablecoin volume has increased by about 200% over the past 18 months. According to market prediction data, the probability of Bitcoin returning to $75,000 is around 29%, while the chance of surpassing $150,000 is only 10% in 2026. Ethereum is currently trading around $2,320, up nearly 8% in the past month, and market forecasts suggest a 76% chance it will return to $1,500 in 2026.
Overall, I see that experts still disagree on the bottom timing, but it seems opportunities are gradually emerging. What’s certain is that we need to closely monitor market signals in the coming months.