X @Ash Crypto

Market Analysis & Prediction - The analysis suggests a pattern mirroring 2024, where rate cuts initially cause a market flush due to retail panic selling [1][2] - Crypto assets experience a shakeout first, leading to a capitulation phase [2] - Initial market reactions include Bitcoin pumping above $60,000 and Ethereum/altcoins rallying by 15%-20%, followed by a subsequent drop of ~11% in Bitcoin and a larger drop in Ethereum [3] - Market makers clear leverage built up in Bitcoin and altcoins during the euphoric phase after rate cuts [3] - The analysis indicates that this shakeout phase sets the stage for a significant rally, similar to the +58% Bitcoin rally and doubling of Ethereum seen in weeks after the 2024 shakeout [3][4] Investment Strategy - Smart money reloads at the bottom during the shakeout, anticipating the subsequent rally [3] - The report suggests that the current dump may be setting up the next big leg of the cycle, presenting a potential investment opportunity [4] - The strategy involves recognizing that rate cuts are bullish, but the market experiences a shakeout before the rally [5] Comparative Analysis - The analysis draws a parallel between the 2024 "Pump ➝ Dump ➝ Final rally (+58%)" pattern and the current 2025 "Pump ➝ Dump ongoing" scenario [5] - Gold pushes higher and stocks hit new highs during the shakeout phase [3]