Bitcoin ($BTC) is experiencing a notable shift as per the latest weekly performance. Particularly, while Bitcoin’s ($BTC) price is hovering around $87,350, it is facing a looming correction risk. As per the data from Ali Martinez, the current technical setup could lead to significant price corrections, as the historical data suggests. Hence, the market members are keenly watching for the likely outcomes of the current outlook.
Historically, every Bitcoin $BTC death cross between the 10W and 50W SMA has led to a major correction:• Sep 2014: –67%• Jun 2018: –54%• Mar 2020: –53%• Jan 2022: –64% pic.twitter.com/CEGle2ExXd
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) January 2, 2026
Bitcoin’s Death Cross History Signals Looming Correction Risk
Based on the exclusive on-chain data, the present price progression indicates a death cross for Bitcoin ($BTC). Previously, each death crossing between the 10-week simple moving average (SMA) and 50-week simple moving average (SMA) has triggered massive corrections. While the past declines ranged between 53% and 67%, the latest instance also raises the probability of such a development in the near term.
Specifically, in September 2014, Bitcoin went through a 67% plunge, setting precedent for how extreme such corrections can be. Following that, in June 2018, another 54% dip took place. In the same vein, March 20220 saw a 53% drop when the market was experiencing a global turmoil. Subsequently, in January 2022, the flagship crypto coin experienced a 64% correction, reaffirming the pattern of noteworthy downturns following such technical signals. Keeping this in view, there is a high probability for Bitcoin to go through a major correction.
Technical Patterns Fuel Likely Downturn Concerns
According to Ali Martinez, while Bitcoin ($BTC) is undergoing a crucial juncture, it faces the question of whether another correction is to take place. The frequent past patterns raise the possibility of such an event, especially within the 10W-50W SMA range. Nonetheless, if $BTC holds above the current $87,350 mark or slides down remains to be seen in the coming days.
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