Bitcoin Repeating 2017, Not 2021… $500,000 Target if Trendline Breaks

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Analysis suggests that Bitcoin’s (BTC) current price structure is closely replicating the pattern seen just before the explosive rally of 2017 rather than that of 2021, heightening expectations that an unprecedented surge could soon begin.

According to crypto media outlet Bitcoinist on March 3 (local time), Bitcoin’s recent price action has reached a highly intriguing point based on linear regression channel analysis using more than a decade of historical data. Analyst CW stated that Bitcoin is moving through its characteristic accumulation phase that precedes a full-fledged bull market and predicted that once it breaks above a key technical barrier—the regression trendline—suppressed price momentum could erupt violently.

Historically, Bitcoin’s most aggressive rallies have begun immediately after a decisive breakout above the regression trendline. During the 2017 cycle, Bitcoin consolidated below this line for an extended period, building momentum, and once it broke through, it soared from under $1,000 to nearly $20,000 within a single year. In contrast, the 2021 cycle saw a much faster breakout above resistance, leading to a peak of $69,000. However, the current pattern more closely resembles the systematic and solid base-building process observed in 2017.

Notably, although Bitcoin has already recorded a new all-time high of $126,000 on standard price charts, long-term linear regression analysis indicates that the asset still recognizes this trendline as a ceiling and is preparing for a breakout. This suggests that the true large-scale expansion phase has yet to begin, and only a complete move above this barrier would mark the start of a genuine rally.

From a structural standpoint, Bitcoin has been moving sideways below the green regression trendline for an extended period, appearing to approach the final stages of accumulation. It is also nearing the red support trendline, which has historically served as a strong support level across multiple cycles. This raises the likelihood of a significant rebound from this area. During past bear markets, this red support line consistently defined the lower boundary of price action and provided some of the most important buying opportunities.

If the 2017-style scenario unfolds once again, Bitcoin is expected to break above the green linear regression trendline and advance rapidly toward the purple resistance trendline. According to the projected chart model, the ultimate target for this move could reach as high as the $500,000 region. Should Bitcoin successfully bounce from current support and overcome resistance, it may usher in a new pricing era beyond simply setting another all-time high.

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