Analyst Who Perfectly Predicted Bitcoin’s Last Major Drop Forecasts What Will Happen Next – And Names an Altcoin

Sean Farrell, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Fundstrat, who attracted attention at the beginning of the year with his prediction of a decline in the cryptocurrency markets, assessed the current state of the market and future expectations.

As the cryptocurrency market begins 2026 with a sharp correction, renowned analyst Sean Farrell, who predicted months ago that Bitcoin would fall to the $60,000-$65,000 level, answered the question that investors are most curious about: “Has the bottom been reached?”

Farrell stated that Bitcoin showed significant signs of capitulation last week, touching the $59,000 level. However, Farrell is cautious about saying the market has made a full turnaround: “The fact that our bearish targets are being realized so quickly worries me a little. It may be too early to talk about a permanent bottom.”

Despite the pessimistic outlook in the first quarter of the year, Farrell has not backed down from his year-end target of $115,000 for Bitcoin. According to the analyst, this sharp cleanup in the market is actually paving the way for a healthier rally. Farrell maintained his optimism, saying, “I think the recovery will be quite rapid once the market stabilizes and hot money returns to crypto.”

Farrell noted that investor interest has recently shifted from Bitcoin to precious metals (gold, silver) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. However, he stated that with the slowdown in these areas, crypto could once again become the “shining gold.” He particularly emphasized that Kevin Warsh’s candidacy for the FED chairmanship and his administration’s desire to keep the economy “hot” could be positive for risky assets in the medium term.

The analyst stated that their portfolio management focuses not only on Bitcoin but also on other projects. Despite Vitalik Buterin’s comments about Layer 2 strategies, he said he remains constructive regarding ETH and views last week’s dip as a buying opportunity. For Hyperliquid (HYPE), Farrell added that it holds a significant place in their portfolio due to the fundamental value it offers and its success with “exogenous assets” (non-crypto assets).

*This is not investment advice.