Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in a ‘sell in May’ bear market setup
Analysts are divided on whether Bitcoin will experience a significant sell-off in May, a trend observed in previous bear markets during US mid-term election years. Some believe that the current institutional buyer base may mitigate the risk of a repeat of past declines. Others caution that if Bitcoin falls below key support levels, a more substantial downturn could occur.
- ▪Bitcoin has historically seen significant declines in May during mid-term election years, with notable drops in 2018 and 2022.
- ▪Analysts suggest that the current market structure, including institutional adoption, may prevent severe drawdowns seen in previous cycles.
- ▪Key support for Bitcoin is currently around $76,000, and losing this level could lead to further declines.
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Written by Martin Young, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Felix Ng, Staff Editor. Written by Martin Young, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Felix Ng, Staff Editor. Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in a ‘sell in May’ bear market setupLatest NewsPublishedMay 18, 2026Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat of the drawdowns seen in May 2018 and May 2022. Crypto analysts are divided over whether markets will see a major Bitcoin sell-off in May, a pattern that has emerged in the last two bear markets during US mid-term election years. In May 2018, Bitcoin crashed from nearly $10,000 to about $7,000 by the end of the month.
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