CryptoQuant CEO Predicts End of Bitcoin Bear Market, 1-2 Years of Bullish or Sideways Trend
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin's bear market has ended, forecasting a 12-24 month period of bullish or sideways price action.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin's bear market has ended, forecasting a 12-24 month period of bullish or sideways price action. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $83,174.00, up 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (CaptainAltcoin, Bitcoin Sistemi), plus live market data, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:02 UTC.
This prediction, based on CryptoQuant's on-chain profitability analysis, could influence investor sentiment and trading strategies as the market evaluates Bitcoin's long-term trajectory.
- CryptoQuant CEO declares Bitcoin bear market over
- Expects 12-24 months of bullish or sideways price movement
- Analysis based on on-chain profitability metrics
- Bitcoin price up 0.74% in past 24 hours to $83,068
Both CaptainAltcoin and Bitcoin Sistemi report that CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin's bear market has ended, with a projected timeline of 12-24 months for either bullish or sideways price action. The prediction is tied to CryptoQuant's on-chain profitability framework, though the specific details of this framework are not fully elaborated in the coverage. No outlet contradicts these core points, but the level of detail in describing the analytical basis for the prediction varies between sources.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has declared that 
Bitcoin's bear market has concluded, according to recent statements on social media. In an October 13 post, Ju expressed his belief that the next 12 to 24 months will be characterized by either bullish or sideways price movement for Bitcoin.
This projection is based on CryptoQuant's on-chain profitability framework, which Ju has used to assess the current state of the market. The framework suggests that the market has moved beyond the bear phase, though the exact metrics and data points driving this conclusion are not extensively detailed in the coverage.
The announcement comes at a time when Bitcoin is showing modest gains, with a 0.74% increase in the past 24 hours, bringing its price to $83,068. Despite this positive movement, Bitcoin has experienced a 3.03% decline over the past week.
The broader cryptocurrency market remains relatively stable, with a total market capitalization of $2.86 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 57, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' among investors.
While Ju's prediction is optimistic, it is important to note that it is based on a specific analytical framework. Investors and traders will likely monitor on-chain data and market indicators closely to evaluate the validity of this forecast in the coming months.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $83,068.00 to $83,174.00 — +0.13%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦113.79M (about $83,174.00), up 1.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
CryptoQuant CEO Predicts End of Bitcoin Bear Market, 1-2 Yea — questions & answers
What is CryptoQuant's on-chain profitability framework?
The framework is a set of metrics used to analyze Bitcoin's market cycles based on on-chain data, though specific details are not fully disclosed.
How long does CryptoQuant predict the bullish trend will last?
CryptoQuant forecasts a 12-24 month period of either bullish or sideways price action for Bitcoin.
What is the current state of the cryptocurrency market?
The total market cap is $2.86T, with Bitcoin at $83,068, showing a 0.74% 24-hour increase.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦113.79M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $83,174.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.13% since this brief first published — trading at $83,174.00 now versus $83,068.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from CaptainAltcoin, Bitcoin Sistemi, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.