Питер Брандт предсказывает биткоин на уровне $185 000 в случае неожиданного роста цены Headline: Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $185,000 if unexpected price surge occurs

The first cryptocurrency might venture into «uncharted price territory» if it doesn’t reach the peak of the current cycle in the upcoming days. This viewpoint was shared by technical analyst Peter Brandt during a conversation with Cointelegraph.

*“It is entirely reasonable to anticipate that the peak of the bullish phase could be reached at any moment,”* he remarked, referring to the classic cycle theory.

The expert elaborated that since the lowest point of the current Bitcoin cycle on November 9, 2022, 533 days have passed until the upcoming halving on April 20, 2024.

*“If we add those 533 days to the halving date [which halves the rewards for miners], it brings us to just last week,”* he emphasized.

That specific date fell on October 5. The following day, the digital gold *surpassed* its previous price record, achieving over $126,000. However, there’s a caveat: according to Brandt, the most powerful trends are born when the market extends beyond familiar cycles.

The analyst assessed the likelihood of a classic scenario materializing at 50%. Meanwhile, he maintains a bullish stance and anticipates counter-cyclical movements, projecting Bitcoin to rise «well beyond $150,000 and potentially reaching $185,000.»

*“Sooner or later, everything changes. However, betting against a cycle with an impeccable 3:0 track record should be done with extreme caution,”* Brandt cautioned.

In 2025, debates regarding the relevance of Bitcoin’s cycle theory reignited with renewed vigor. In July, an analyst going by the name Rekt Capital *suggested* that, similar to 2020, the peak might occur in October.

Not everyone concurs with this perspective. Over the summer, CryptoQuant’s CEO Ki Young Ju *stated* that the traditional model has lost its validity, citing the growing influence of institutional players in the crypto market.

Later, the «death» of Bitcoin cycles was *confirmed* by Bitwise’s chief investment officer. Analysts from K33 hold a similar view, asserting that Bitcoin’s movement currently hinges on major investors and macro-level politics rather than the patterns historically associated with halvings.

At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency trades around $123,000. Over the last 24 hours, the asset’s price increased by 0.1%, and over the week by 3.5%, according to CoinGecko.

Trader Tony Severino noted that the classic volatility indicator—*Bollinger Bands*—has reached a record «squeeze» on weekly charts. Traditionally, this precedes a significant price movement.

The expert indicated that the defining moment will be a breakthrough through either the upper or lower boundary of the channel.

*“Past consolidation experiences show that a genuine breakthrough (or crash) can take more than 100 days. A clear breakout on a long candle is the key signal,”* he warned.

Severino also added that exiting the «squeeze» phase often comes with false signals. He suggested that the spike of Bitcoin to $126,000 could have been one such instance.

*“Another false breakout downward is not out of the question before the trend fully reverses upwards. This scenario could either launch a parabolic rise in the cryptocurrency or mark the end of a three-year bullish trend,”* the trader concluded.

Analysts from Glassnode *noted* that following the recent rally, 97% of Bitcoin’s supply is now “in profit.”

The realized gains remain subdued. According to experts, this indicates «an organized rotation rather than selling pressure.» Such dynamics are characteristic of a healthy bull market, where realization of profits is balanced by new demand.

They do not rule out a possible correction to the support level of $117,000, where investors acquired around 190,000 BTC. However, following a pullback, a new wave of growth may ensue.

*“While venturing into uncharted price territories always carries the risk of a correction, a pullback to $117,000 could serve as a catalyst for a rally. Investors who bought in this zone will actively protect their profitable positions, creating a robust foundation for resuming the upward trend,”* the Glassnode analysts explained.

Let’s not forget that CryptoQuant analysts *stated* that Bitcoin retains its growth potential, as the market is not yet overheated.