Javon Marks is betting Bitcoin won't settle near its current $126,000 all-time high. The analyst points to a macro ascending channel that's holding firm, arguing this level marks only the midpoint of the cycle rather than its peak. If the structure stays intact, Marks sees a parabolic advance straight toward $300,000 or higher.

The comparison he draws is worth noting. Back in 2019, Bitcoin successfully retested support before launching into the strongest rally of that market cycle. The current setup mirrors that pattern. Consolidation now could be the setup for something much larger in the months ahead.

On the shorter timeframe, analyst Ted is zeroing in on a different zone. He's watching $62,000 to $62,500 as the critical line. A hold there opens the path to $65,000, but a break below could pull Bitcoin down toward $60,000. These ranges matter for swing traders, though they're tiny compared to the macro picture Marks is painting.

On-chain signals stay steady

What makes the bull case more credible is what's happening under the hood. Exchange balances have remained stable through this consolidation, meaning no major holders are panic selling. Long-term holders still control a significant chunk of Bitcoin's supply. No red flags in the data yet.

The regulatory backdrop has shifted too. The CLARITY Act advancing in the US gives institutional money a clearer path in. Investors see that as a net positive, though the legislation hasn't sparked an immediate breakout. When regulations solidify, though, large financial firms typically get more comfortable stepping in, and that usually takes months to show up in price.

Bitcoin was trading near $63,683 at last check, up roughly 2% over the past week despite the flat consolidation period.

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