Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has identified a critical threshold for Bitcoin that could signal the start of a broader market rally. In his latest assessment, van de Poppe noted that bullish signals are strengthening and Bitcoin is approaching a key breakout level. Contrary to some expectations, he stated that an upward scenario is possible without a liquidity accumulation movement below recent lows, a pattern that has historically preceded market rises.
The analyst emphasized that the $71,000 level is the critical threshold for Bitcoin. He believes a surge above $71,000 could create strong market momentum, potentially extending beyond Bitcoin itself. Van de Poppe pointed out that Ethereum is already showing stronger momentum, which he views as a positive leading indicator for the overall market.
Regarding price targets, van de Poppe highlighted the $76,000–$79,000 range as the first significant stage. If Bitcoin surpasses this region, the next target would be $86,000. The analyst concluded that a break above these levels could pave the way for a new mini-rally in the altcoin market.
Separately, analyst alicharts provided a detailed accumulation thesis for Ethereum, focusing on critical price zones and on-chain data. The analysis identifies $1,800 as a crucial "line in the sand" for ETH. If the current price action forms an ascending triangle and holds the $1,800 level (which aligns with the 0.80 MVRV Pricing Band near $1,880), alicharts believes a rally toward $4,900 becomes likely.
The analyst's thesis is supported by UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) data, which shows massive clusters of ETH bought at $1,584, $1,238, and $1,089—levels that could act as natural price floors due to holder defense. Alicharts outlined a laddering accumulation strategy, deploying capital from $1,880 down to $1,090, with the largest position at the deepest level.
Alicharts also noted that $2,500 represents Ethereum's Realized Price, and reclaiming this level would move the average holder back into profit, potentially signaling the start of a macro bull rally. The analyst remains objective, acknowledging a parallel channel scenario with boundaries at $1,550 and $1,070 if the ascending triangle structure fails.
