Bitcoin Fractal Suggests Next Cycle Bottom at $45K by October 2026

The price of Bitcoin is struggling to surpass the $90,000 level during the Christmas season, indicating a potential bear market. On-chain data suggests BTC might drop to around $41,500 in an extended downward trend.

BTC Price Projection

  • Joao Wedson, founder of Alphractal, predicts Bitcoin's next cycle bottom could occur in early October 2026.
  • This is based on the Repetition Fractal Cycle chart, which assesses market patterns and investor behavior over time.
  • The ideal accumulation phase is expected between October 6-16, 2026.
  • Bitcoin's price target for the start of this phase is between $41,500 and $45,000.
  • This could mean a 50% decline from the current price.

"This is not a fixed rule... Markets do not repeat exactly — but they rhyme with an uncomfortable frequency." - Joao Wedson

Current Bitcoin Price

As of now, the price of BTC is approximately $87,550, showing stability over the past 24 hours.