Bitcoin Rally May Be a Bull Trap, Analyst Warns

Short-term upside before potential reversal

According to a commentary by crypto analyst Doctor Profit shared on April 26, the $83,000 to $85,500 range is emerging as a key resistance area where short positions are expected to cluster. The analysis suggests Bitcoin could still push higher into that zone before momentum fades.

The view builds on recent price action, with $BTC recovering from around $71,000 and now trading in the upper $70,000 range. The rally has been supported by improving sentiment, but also rising leverage, which tends to amplify both upside and downside volatility.

A technical level near $87,700 is also a potential extension target, though not seen as essential for the broader setup. The focus remains on how price reacts once it reaches the main resistance band.

At the time of publication on April 27, $BTC was trading at the price of $77,937.91, which indicates no change on the day, a 3.8% gain across the past week, and an accumulated advance of 17% over the month, according to the most recent chart information.

“Bull trap” narrative gains traction

The broader thesis argues that the current move higher may be part of a larger bull trap, where late buyers enter near local highs before a sharper correction, with analysts pointing to previous calls around the $120K cycle top and expectations for a move back toward the $50K-$60K range in the coming months.

This perspective contrasts with more bullish sentiment seen across parts of the market, highlighting a growing divide in expectations.

At the same time, macro factors remain in focus. Many don’t expect the upcoming Federal Reserve to result in any rate changes, but leadership transition expectations and policy uncertainty continue to influence risk assets.

For those wondering if now’s a good time to buy crypto, the answer may not be direct, as the market remains in a delicate position. A break above resistance could extend the rally, but failure in the $83K-$85K range may reinforce the case for a deeper pullback.