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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Analysts Diverge on Future Trajectory

Wednesday Nov 5 2025 10:20

2 min

Table of Contents

1. Bitcoin Price Outlook: A Divergent View from Analysts
1.1 Matt Hougan's Perspective: Peak Retail Capitulation
1.2 Arthur Hayes' Vision: Stealth Quantitative Easing
1.3 Warnings of Potential Bear Market

Bitcoin Price Outlook: A Divergent View from Analysts

Bitcoin's recent slide below $100,000, its lowest point since June, has triggered anxieties among cryptocurrency investors. However, two prominent market observers present more bullish perspectives on Bitcoin's potential future trajectory.

Matt Hougan's Perspective: Peak Retail Capitulation

Matt Hougan, Bitwise's chief investment officer, posits that the recent downturn reflects a peak in retail investor capitulation rather than the onset of a more profound market collapse. He stated to CNBC, "Crypto retail is in max desperation. We've seen leverage blowouts... the market for crypto native retail is just more depressed than I've ever seen it." Hougan highlights increasing indications that the sell-off is nearing its end. He elaborates, "When I speak with institutions or financial advisors, they remain enthusiastic about allocating to an asset class that, when viewed over a year, continues to deliver robust returns." Hougan suggests that once the retail sell-off concludes, institutional demand could propel prices upwards. He anticipates Bitcoin potentially "ending the year at new all-time highs," projecting a possible range of $125,000 to $130,000.

Arthur Hayes' Vision: Stealth Quantitative Easing

Concurrently, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, emphasizes structural liquidity as the primary catalyst for the next rally. In a November 4th analysis, he contends that the U.S. government's escalating reliance on debt issuance will inevitably compel the Federal Reserve to expand its balance sheet. Hayes characterizes this as "stealth QE," where the Fed injects liquidity into the financial system through its Standing Repo Facility to facilitate Treasury financing. Quantitative easing (QE) is a monetary policy employed by central banks to stimulate economic activity by purchasing financial instruments, such as government bonds, thereby augmenting the money supply. Hayes wrote, "If the Fed's balance sheet grows, it’s dollar liquidity positive, and ultimately pumps the price of Bitcoin and other cryptos." He believes this cycle of increasing government borrowing and subtle liquidity creation will "reignite the Bitcoin bull market."

Warnings of Potential Bear Market

In a post on X, Mosaic Asset and trading resource The Kobeissi Letter said that Bitcoin (BTC) has officially entered bear market territory after falling more than 20% from its record high on Oct. 6. Some other traders also warned that crypto prices could extend losses. Investor Ted Pillows said the market was in “free fall,” predicting a potential retest of the $92,000 CME gap if the $100,000 zone fails to hold.

Risk Warning: this article represents only the author’s views and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice or financial guidance, nor does it represent the stance of the Markets.com platform.When considering shares, indices, forex (foreign exchange) and commodities for trading and price predictions, remember that trading CFDs involves a significant degree of risk and could result in capital loss.Past performance is not indicative of any future results. This information is provided for informative purposes only and should not be construed to be investment advice. Trading cryptocurrency CFDs and spread bets is restricted for all UK retail clients. 

Written by:

Liam James

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Analysts Diverge on Future Trajectory

Bitcoin Price Outlook: A Divergent View from Analysts

Matt Hougan's Perspective: Peak Retail Capitulation

Arthur Hayes' Vision: Stealth Quantitative Easing

Warnings of Potential Bear Market

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