Crypto influencer Ivan on Tech kicked off 2026 with a no-holds-barred market breakdown, warning of a possible bull trap turning into a short-term crash before a massive multi-year rally. Spotlighting Bitcoin (BTC) as the market leader, he highlighted altcoins showing bullish flips—Worldy Finance, Polkadot (DOT), PEPE, and Justly—while flagging Ontology for potential shorts.
In his latest video, “The 2026 Crypto Crash or Moon? My Brutally Honest Analysis,” Ivan paints a volatile picture for the year ahead. He points to historical patterns, suggesting Bitcoin could revisit its 200-week moving average after its October 2025 all-time high, mirroring 2022’s bearish dip. But that’s not all doom and gloom—Ivan sees this as a prime buying opportunity, potentially kickstarting a prolonged bull run if BTC holds key support levels.
Monitoring closely are indicators like MicroStrategy’s holdings and Bitcoin ETF flows, with recent outflows signaling caution but consistent inflows as a green light for upside.
On the altcoin front, Ivan’s scanner flagged several momentum shifts:
- Worldy Finance → turned bullish on the daily chart, eyeing 15% gains to nearby resistance.
- Polkadot (DOT) → similar bullish flip, with up to 18% potential on leveraged plays.
- PEPE → exploded with “massive acceleration,” targeting 20-22% short-term or even 54% on a breakout.
- Justly → flipped bullish, offering 10-25% upside.
Conversely, Ontology flipped bearish, setting up for 15% downside shorts, alongside a couple of unnamed tokens Ivan cautioned against.
Ivan emphasizes risk management in this choppy environment, advising traders to watch for real-time signals and derisk positions accordingly. While he touches on broader markets like precious metals and stocks showing strength, his core message remains: Navigate the potential early-2026 turbulence, and position for the moonshot that could follow.