Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting various price patterns and chart formations. However, it appears that is not Opeyemi’s favorite part – in fact, far from it.

Being able to connect what happens on a price chart to on-chain movements and blockchain activities is what keeps Opeyemi ticking. “This emphasizes the intricacies of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market,” he would say. Most importantly, Opeyemi thinks of any market insights as the gospel, while recognizing that he is only a messenger.

When he is not clicking away at his keyboard, Opeyemi is most definitely listening to music, playing games, reading a book, or scrolling through X. He likes to think he is not loyal to a particular genre of music, which can be true on many days. However, the fast-rising Afrobeats genre is a staple in Opeyemi’s Spotify Daily Mix.

Meanwhile, Opeyemi is a voracious reader who enjoys a wide category of books – ranging from science fiction, fantasy, and historical, to even romance. He believes that authors like George R. R. Martin and J. K.
Rowling are the greatest of all time when it comes to putting pen to paper. Opeyemi believes his reading of the Harry Potter series twice is proof of that.

Indeed, Opeyemi enjoys spending most of his time within the four walls of his home. However, he also sometimes finds solace in the company of his friends at a bar, a restaurant, or even on a stroll. In essence, Opeyemi’s ambivert (haha! been searching for an opportunity to use the word to describe myself) nature makes him a social chameleon who is able to quickly adapt to different settings.

Opeyemi recognizes the need to constantly develop oneself in order to stay afloat in a competitive and ever-evolving market like crypto. For this reason, he is always in learning mode, ready to pick up the slightest lesson from every situation. Opeyemi is efficient and likes to deliver all that is required of him in time – he believes that “whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Hence, you will always find him striving to be better.

Ultimately, Opeyemi is a good writer and an even better person who is trying to shed light on an exciting world phenomenon – cryptocurrency. He goes to bed every day with a smile of satisfaction on his face, knowing that he has done his bit of the holy assignment – spreading the crypto gospel to the rest of the world.

Bitcoin has continued its downward trend despite briefly surging to $94,000 last week, a move that had initially fueled investor optimism. Since hitting that level, the cryptocurrency has steadily declined, now trading below $80,000 as of today.

While the short-term price action suggests a bearish outlook, some analysts remain confident about Bitcoin’s potential for long-term growth.

Bitcoin’s Price Outlook: $180K Within Reach?

One of CryptoQuant’s contributors to the QuickTake platform, ibrahimcosar, recently shared his perspective on Bitcoin’s price trajectory, offering a bold prediction for its next all-time high (ATH).

In his latest analysis, the analyst reiterated his long-term expectation that Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2026, citing historical price cycles and institutional projections that align with his forecast.

According to Ibrahim, Bitcoin’s price movements over the past year have followed a familiar pattern seen in previous bull cycles. The analyst pointed out that major financial institutions have recently begun making similar long-term projections, validating his earlier forecasts.

While Bitcoin currently trades below $80,000, he believes that the asset has the potential to more than double in value within the next two years.

If Bitcoin follows historical patterns, the $150K–$200K range could be achieved in the upcoming bull cycle. The analyst emphasized that investors who enter the market at current levels could see over 100% returns, provided Bitcoin reaches its predicted target by 2026.

However, he also noted that timing the market correctly is crucial, as buying at key support levels has historically presented the most favorable opportunities for long-term gains. Ibrahim wrote:

In summary, those investing in Bitcoin at these levels have the potential to gain over 100% in dollar terms without even waiting a year. Buying in the right regions and at the right times can present significant opportunities.

Short-Term Market Trends and Buying Opportunities

While long-term projections remain bullish, Bitcoin’s short-term price action continues to fluctuate. Another CryptoQuant analyst, BilalHuseynov, provided insights into open interest (OI) trends, which may indicate whether this is a favorable time to buy Bitcoin.

According to BilalHuseynov, the 7-day change in open interest has entered a “deleveraging” phase, a signal that has historically aligned with potential buying opportunities.

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The last time this occurred was in August 2024, when Bitcoin was trading between $58,000 and $60,000 before rallying to an all-time high of $106K. If historical trends repeat, the current market conditions could set the stage for a similar recovery. The CryptoQuant analyst noted:

When the OI ratio’s change for 7 days down to the section, that means we can define the time to buy. Since August 2024, we have been observing one of the deepest areas in the Crypto Market. To remember, at this time (2024 Aug), Bitcoin’s price was around 58 – 60k. After that, the price goes up to ~106k.

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