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Story: Bitcoin ‘Megaphone Pattern’ Signals Big Move—Is Now the Time to Buy

By Maheen Hernandez

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Bitcoin (BTC) has recently experienced a sharp price drop, falling below the crucial $80,000 level and reaching a low of $78,390 on Binance.

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Crypto trader Merlijn The Trader highlighted this pattern in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), explaining that Bitcoin’s price action is forming a series of higher highs and…

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The megaphone pattern, also called the broadening wedge, is a technical indicator that suggests increasing market volatility and uncertainty.

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According to historical data, Bitcoin has frequently broken to the upside from similar formations, with price surges following each breakout.

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However, there’s one key level to watch—$72,000. Analysts warn that BTC must stay above this level for the bullish breakout scenario to remain intact.

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Another factor reinforcing the bullish case is the MVRV Z-Score, a key metric that helps determine whether Bitcoin is overbought or undervalued.

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Currently, Bitcoin’s MVRV Z-Score stands at around 2. In previous bull cycles, Bitcoin has topped out when this score surpassed 4.

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Despite the technical indicators pointing toward a potential breakout, Bitcoin’s price has struggled to reflect recent positive developments in the crypto space.

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For instance, U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for a crypto-friendly regulatory environment and introduced a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), a move that…

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Analysts attribute Bitcoin’s sluggish performance to broader macroeconomic factors. Rising tariff tensions and concerns about a potential economic recession have weighed on…

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While Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains bullish, some analysts warn of short-term volatility.

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At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $78,500, down 4.5% in the past 24 hours.

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Bitcoin’s megaphone pattern suggests that a major breakout could be on the horizon. However, with market uncertainty still weighing on price action, traders need to watch key…

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For long-term investors, dips like these could present buying opportunities, especially given the historical tendency of BTC to surge after similar chart formations.

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With Bitcoin’s price at a crucial turning point, the next few weeks will be critical in determining whether BTC continues its bullish trajectory or faces further corrections.

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