A key market health indicator for Bitcoin has shifted out of bearish territory, raising expectations that the recent downturn may be stabilizing, though analysts warn the signal should be treated cautiously.
The CryptoQuant Bull Score Index climbed to 50, marking the first neutral reading since Bitcoin previously peaked above $126,000. The index blends ten on-chain metrics, including blockchain activity, investor profitability and liquidity conditions, to measure the overall strength of the Bitcoin market.
A reading of 50 indicates an even split between bullish and bearish signals. Historically, values below 40 signal a structural bear market, while above 60 suggest a strong and sustainable uptrend. The latest shift follows Bitcoin’s rebound from roughly $60,000 to around $78,000, suggesting improving on-chain conditions rather than price action alone.
Historical Precedent Raises Caution for Traders
Despite the milestone, past data highlights potential risks. In March 2022, the same index moved to neutral after Bitcoin rose from about $35,000 to nearly $48,000, leading many traders to believe the bear market had ended. However, prices later fell below $20,000, extending the downturn.
Market structure data indicates investors remain cautious despite improving fundamentals. QCP Capital reported subdued volatility levels and derivatives positioning that still favors downside protection.
According to the firm, front end volatility remains near 40 vol, skew continues to favor downside hedging, and the term structure is only modestly upward sloping. These signals suggest the market may remain range-bound rather than entering a sustained breakout, reinforcing the view that neutral readings signal a turning point but not necessarily a confirmed bullish trend.
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