Ansem says tech stock pullback is under way but markets may be too bearish

The story so far: Analysts see crypto volatility rising

K33 analysts and HTX Research's Chloe expect crypto volatility to rise around the Fed decision and US midterms. Trader Ansem said he is bearish on bitcoin, ether and large-cap stocks, and now says the tech stock pullback he expected is under way, though markets may be too bearish.

1. 21 Oct 202611:43 UTC

   K33 says Bitcoin volatility may pick up as Fed decision and US midterms near

   Bitcoin's 28-day volatility has fallen to 1.2%, close to its lowest level of 2026, as trading activity stays subdued. K33 analysts expect volatility to return as next week's Federal Reserve rate decision and the 3 November US midterm elections approach.

   BitcoinOdailyAINeutral

2. 23 Oct 202603:12 UTC

   HTX Research's Chloe expects crypto volatility to rise over next two weeks

   HTX Research analyst Chloe said crypto volatility may rise over the next two weeks as the Federal Reserve decides on rates and key data lands. She said a hold alone may not lift prices, while a dovish Fed, softer core PCE inflation and steady spot BTC ETF inflows could push BTC past its recent peak.

   MacroCoinNessAINeutral

3. 23 Oct 202623:16 UTC

   Bitcoin stuck in range as focus turns to US midterms, Fed and Big Tech earnings

   Bitcoin is trading within a range as attention shifts to the US midterm elections, the Federal Reserve and earnings from major technology companies.

   BitcoinBloomingbitAINeutral

4. 26 Oct 202614:13 UTC

   Ansem says he is bearish on Bitcoin, ether and large-cap stocks

   Crypto trader Ansem says he is bearish on Bitcoin, ether and large-cap stocks, expecting sharp two-way volatility in the fourth quarter while some on-chain assets may still perform well. He cites this week's Federal Reserve rate decision, major earnings and fading momentum in AI stocks, but says a pullback could precede further gains.

   MacroOdailyAIBearish

5. 29 Oct 202610:18 UTC

   Ansem says he has turned bearish and shorted after cutting positions

   Trader Ansem said on the Market Bubble podcast that he has moved from bullish to bearish, trimming positions and shorting, and that US stocks may be near the end of the macro cycle. He said Bitcoin could fall to around $70,000 if equities keep weakening.

   MacroChainCatcherAIBearish

6. 3 Nov 202612:22 UTC

   Ansem says tech stock pullback is under way but markets may be too bearish

   Crypto trader Ansem says the tech stock pullback he expected is now showing, and that panic in recent market adjustments can hit prices fast as investors sell in unison. He says markets may be pricing in more pessimism than warranted and is watching key support levels.

   MacroOdailyAIBearish