From the Current Downtrend, Can BTC Still Rise to $120K?

11/20/2025, 8:02:26 AM
Bitcoin has fallen from over 120,000 USD to about 90,000 USD. This article explores whether it has the potential and pitfalls to soar back to 120,000 USD through the latest data, technical analysis, and investor behavior.

Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) has quickly fallen from its high point a few months ago, once touching over $120,000, but has recently stabilized around $90,000. The BTC price is about $92,600. The magnitude of the pullback is significant, raising questions in the market about whether it can rise back again.

Retracement magnitude compared to history

This decline has slid from over $100,000 to around $90,000, with a drop of nearly 30%. Reports indicate that this adjustment is due to accelerated selling by “mid-cycle holders.” Compared to historical pullbacks at the end of bull markets, although this one is substantial, it has not yet entered a prolonged bear market phase.

Technical analysis: support, resistance, and trend reversal signals

From a technical perspective, the current key support level is around $78,000. If it falls below this level, it may enter a long-term consolidation phase. On the rebound path, resistance is concentrated in the range of $100,000 to $110,000; only a breakthrough above this range would suggest a potential move towards $120,000. The latest market analysis indicates that BTC is currently seeking a breakthrough between $94,000 and $100,000.

Revealing Investor Behavior and Capital Flows

Capital flows show that, although long-term holders are still accumulating, medium-term and even short-term holders are withdrawing. In addition, ETFs and other institutional channels also show signs of capital outflow pressure. These signals indicate that, although the market has not collapsed, confidence remains weak, and there is insufficient willingness to allocate.

“Rise back to 120,000 USD” Three key turning points

  • Net capital inflow: There must be a large amount of new funds (especially from institutions) re-entering the market to create strong buying pressure.
  • The macro environment is improving: such as declining interest rates, warming economic data, and a clearer regulatory environment, these will provide upward momentum for BTC.
  • Technical pattern change: If a higher low is formed, breaking through the resistance of 100,000 and stabilizing, then the path to “rise back to 120,000” will be opened.

At present, there is still significant uncertainty regarding these three points. If any link is lacking, the possibility of BTC hitting 120,000 USD will be further weakened.

Action recommendations for ordinary investors

  • Set the time perspective: If you are a short-term trader, the current pullback may carry higher risks; if you are a medium to long-term holder, it can be seen as an observation window.
  • Gradual allocation and risk diversification: Be sure to control your position and avoid putting all your capital in at once; consider buying in batches and paying attention to key support levels.
  • Pay attention to reversal signals: for example, an increase in trading volume, breaking through the 100,000 area, changes in institutional positions, etc., are all potential turning points.

Summary: BTC theoretically has the potential to return to 120,000 USD, but this is not an inevitability of “sooner or later.” Ordinary investors should approach this rationally, neither blindly chasing rises nor easily giving up. By understanding their own risk tolerance and time perspective, they can remain stable amid such fluctuations.

* The information is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice or any other recommendation of any sort offered or endorsed by Gate.