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Trader Peter Brandt says $250K Bitcoin price in 2026 is unlikely due to technical chart patterns.

Technical Signals
28 Apr 2026
UToday
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Bearish
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt cautions Bitcoin investors against expecting a $250,000 price in 2026, highlighting that current price action forms an ascending channel rather than a bullish bottoming pattern. This channel suggests a slow, controlled price rise that could precede further downside, not a strong bull market surge. Bitcoin is trading around $76,000-$78,000 within this channel, and a true parabolic rally would require a breakout with high volume. Investors should temper expectations and watch for a decisive breakout before anticipating major gains.

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