<\/span><\/h2>\n\nFollowing the landmark approvals of Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024, there has been a surge in interest from both retail and institutional investors. This could be a game-changer for crypto.\r\n\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n\r\nHowever, the market has just experienced its biggest crash in history. On February 2nd and 3rd of 2025, over $2.3 billion was liquidated, marking the largest market wipeout in recent years. Following this, March was not kind to crypto either. This caused Bitcoin\\\\\\'s price to drop to the $80k range, while Ethereum plunged to around $1.5k. Other major altcoins like DOGE, XRP, and several top projects fell over 40%, creating the highest level of uncertainty in months.\r\n\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n\r\nDespite the turmoil, ETFs remain live and actively trading, showing continued institutional interest. However, analysts are deeply divided on the market\\'s next direction. Some believe the bull run is still intact, while others argue that Bitcoin already topped at $109K in January, signaling the start of a prolonged downtrend.\r\n\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n\r\nWith the regulatory landscape beginning to stabilize and provide clearer guidelines, crypto traders are hopeful that the market will recover. Still, macroeconomic factors such as Trump\u2019s economic tensions with major trade partners are creating additional volatility.\r\n\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n\r\nBitcoin ETF approvals in early January last year set a positive tone for the market, but now, the focus has shifted toward whether Bitcoin will reclaim its highs or enter a deeper correction. The BTC halving and ETH ETF approvals are already behind us, and Ripple was fined $125 million by the SEC in a recent ruling. While XRP supporters see this as another step forward, the market remains fragile.\r\n\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n\r\nThe majority of investors, traders, and influencers had hoped for the peak of the bull run to come in mid-2025, driven by ETF approvals, historical post-halving rallies, and typical 4-year cycles. However, the recent crash has thrown these expectations into doubt. Last year\u2019s hottest sectors\u2014memecoins, RWA, and AI projects\u2014must now navigate a more turbulent market environment.<\/p>
Below is a tabular overview of how will CEL develop in the short-term (for the next 90 days), according to our prediction model:
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