Bitcoin ($BTC) is undergoing a crucial phase despite showing notable resilience over the recent geopolitical tensions. Particularly, the institutions are driving this market cycle, making a difference in the bottom dynamics in comparison with retail–led eras. As per the data from CryptoQuant, the flagship crypto asset may be within a “Value Bottom” territory suitable in the case of long-term dollar-cost averaging (DCA). A value bottom is a price level where an asset is considered undervalued based on historical or on-chain metrics, making it attractive for long-term accumulation.
Is BTC Bottom In? Not Quite.“We are at a ‘Value Bottom’ for long-term DCA, but a ‘Structural Bottom’ has yet to form. Expect volatility between $60k–$70k.” – By @chich1217 pic.twitter.com/eBwJbuSUkP
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 13, 2026
Bitcoin Stays Far from Structural Bottom Despite Entering Value Bottom Zone
The market data suggests that, irrespective of entering the “Value Bottom” zone, Bitcoin ($BTC) is going through a distinctive scenario. Specifically, though it has hit this bottom zone, showing suitability for long-term DCA, it has not hit the “Structural Bottom.” The respective distinction highlights the potential of extended volatility, while prices are anticipated to fluctuate within the $60K-$70K range in the near future.
At the moment, $BTC is trading notably below the $100K level, where there is a concentration of realized prices, while the 6-12 Month cohort is consistently underwater. In this scenario, mid-term Bitcoin holders face noteworthy unrealized losses. As per the historical data, the real actual market bottoms take place when the respective realized price bends turn straight. Nevertheless, the present upward slopes denote consistent overhead resistance.
Volatility in $60K-$70K Range Suggests Long Waiting Period Before True Bottom
According to CryptoQuant, the true Bitcoin market bottom has not materialized yet. Additionally, the institutional investors are making the situation more complex as these players rarely engage in panic selling. Nonetheless, redemption pressures and compliance rules can still lead to liquidations. Keeping this in view, if the top cryptocurrency continues to trade below the cost basis, it could witness forced exits, even among institutions with significant conviction
Thus, with volatility anticipated between $60K and $70K, investors need to brace for an extended period as Structural Floor may take time until this year’s end or the next year to form. Keeping this data in mind, it could be a good approach to keep capital in hand to buy BTC in near future.
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