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Real Vision Analyst Says Bitcoin Bear Market Nearing Its Later Phases

A prominent crypto analyst believes Bitcoin's current downturn is moving toward conclusion, while projecting potential gains ahead.

Priya Nair· Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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According to Cointelegraph, Jamie Coutts, chief crypto analyst at Real Vision, has assessed Bitcoin's current market position as approaching "the second half of the bear market," suggesting the prolonged downturn may be entering its final stages.

Coutts expressed caution about longer-term forecasts, stating it remains premature to project Bitcoin reaching $1 million by 2030. However, he indicated a more optimistic near-term outlook, suggesting the cryptocurrency could potentially reach $250,000 within the next couple of years.

The analyst's comments reflect ongoing debate within the cryptocurrency community about the timing and trajectory of Bitcoin's market cycles. His assessment positions the current bear phase as progressing toward resolution, though without specifying an exact timeline for when conditions might shift.

Coutts' price projections represent a significant appreciation from current levels but fall considerably short of some bullish long-term forecasts circulating in the industry. His differentiation between near-term and extended timeframe targets underscores the uncertainty inherent in cryptocurrency price prediction.

For the full analysis and additional context, see the original reporting at Cointelegraph.

*Source: [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/features/bitcoin-is-approaching-the-second-half-of-the-bear-market-jamie-coutts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound). Summary by Quantority.*

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Percentile 90dWhere current funding sits within the coin's own last 90 days (0–100).
Open interestTotal USD value of outstanding perpetual contracts.
OI change 24h / 7dHow fast leverage is entering (+) or unwinding (−) over the period.
Liquidation skewImbalance of forced closures (−1…1): + = more longs liquidated, − = more shorts.
Leverage risk0–100 composite of funding extremity, OI momentum, liquidations and volatility.

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