Bitcoin Could Plunge Further: Michael Terpin Predicts $43,500
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Veteran crypto investor and Transform Ventures founder Michael Terpin predicts Bitcoin could fall another 30% from its current price before hitting a bottom. He warns that markets haven't seen true ca
In an interview with Cointelegraph, veteran crypto investor Michael Terpin has issued a stark warning to the market: Bitcoin is set for further decline and could reach as low as $43,500 before finding its bottom. This prediction comes after Bitcoin has already erased half of its market capitalization from its all-time high in October 2025.
Terpin believes that Bitcoin's ultimate fall will be a staggering 66% from the previous peak at $126,100, which would bring it down to around $43,500. This price level hasn't been seen since early February 2024 and marks a significant drop for an asset that has experienced volatility but also periods of rapid growth.
Terpin emphasizes the importance of recognizing market bottoms by noting that true capitulation is yet to be witnessed. He highlights greed as one of the primary reasons why traders often fail to time cycles correctly, using Bitcoin's previous peak in November 2021 as an example where prices failed to reach anticipated levels due to macroeconomic factors.
The seasoned investor also discusses the impact of poor economic conditions on crypto markets and suggests that two consecutive cycles with negative macro environments have affected market dynamics. Despite predictions from some quarters about institutional adoption changing traditional cycles, Terpin maintains faith in Bitcoin’s four-year cycle pattern.
While acknowledging Michael Saylor's success at Strategy and his aggressive accumulation strategy, Terpin advises investors to consider the risks of investing in corporate structures versus owning the underlying asset directly. He argues that historically, buying into companies like Strategy could be riskier than holding onto Bitcoin itself.
Terpin concludes by recommending a low-maintenance approach for investors who prefer not to actively manage their portfolios. He suggests monitoring market cycles and making strategic buy or sell decisions during specific times within these four-year periods.
Source: Cointelegraph. Summarized and rewritten by the Vexoda Newsroom. This is market news, not financial advice.