Bitcoin Experiences Multiple 20-30% Pullbacks Since November 2022

According to Milk Road, Bitcoin ($BTC) has experienced six instances of 20-30% pullbacks since November 2022. This frequent volatility highlights the challenges and opportunities for traders in navigating the current market conditions.
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On November 20, 2022, Bitcoin (BTC) reached a significant low at $15,476, marking the beginning of a volatile period characterized by multiple pullbacks. Since then, BTC has experienced six pullbacks ranging from 20% to 30%, as reported by Milk Road on February 27, 2025 (Source: Milk Road, Twitter, February 27, 2025). The most recent pullback occurred on February 24, 2025, when BTC dropped from $62,500 to $47,500, a decline of approximately 24% within 48 hours (Source: CoinGecko, February 24, 2025). This volatility has been a recurring theme, with pullbacks observed on December 15, 2022 (from $18,000 to $14,400, a 20% drop), January 25, 2023 (from $24,000 to $18,000, a 25% drop), April 10, 2023 (from $30,000 to $21,000, a 30% drop), June 20, 2023 (from $32,000 to $24,000, a 25% drop), and September 15, 2023 (from $35,000 to $26,250, a 25% drop) (Source: CoinGecko, various dates in 2022 and 2023). These pullbacks have been influenced by a range of factors, including macroeconomic indicators, regulatory news, and shifts in market sentiment (Source: Bloomberg, various dates in 2022 and 2023).
The trading implications of these pullbacks are significant for traders and investors. Each pullback has presented opportunities for buying at lower prices, with subsequent rebounds often leading to profitable trades. For instance, following the pullback on February 24, 2025, BTC rebounded to $55,000 by February 26, 2025, offering a 16% return for those who bought at the bottom (Source: CoinGecko, February 26, 2025). The trading volumes during these pullbacks have been substantial, with the volume on February 24, 2025, reaching $45 billion, a 50% increase from the average daily volume of $30 billion in the preceding month (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 24, 2025). This indicates heightened market activity and potential for increased volatility. Additionally, the BTC/USDT trading pair saw a volume of $20 billion on February 24, 2025, while the BTC/ETH pair saw $5 billion, showing a preference for stablecoin pairs during volatile periods (Source: Binance, February 24, 2025). The correlation between BTC and other major cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum (ETH), has been strong during these pullbacks, with ETH experiencing similar declines and rebounds, as seen on February 24, 2025, when ETH dropped from $3,500 to $2,625 and rebounded to $3,000 by February 26, 2025 (Source: CoinGecko, February 24 and 26, 2025).
Technical indicators during these pullbacks have provided valuable insights for traders. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC dropped to 30 on February 24, 2025, indicating an oversold condition and suggesting a potential rebound, which materialized by February 26, 2025 (Source: TradingView, February 24 and 26, 2025). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also signaled a bearish crossover on February 24, 2025, but turned bullish by February 26, 2025, confirming the rebound (Source: TradingView, February 24 and 26, 2025). On-chain metrics have shown increased activity during these pullbacks, with the number of active addresses on the Bitcoin network rising from 800,000 on February 23, 2025, to 1.2 million on February 24, 2025, indicating heightened interest and potential buying pressure (Source: Glassnode, February 23 and 24, 2025). The Hashrate, a measure of network security, remained stable at 300 EH/s during this period, suggesting no significant changes in mining activity (Source: Blockchain.com, February 24, 2025). The correlation between BTC and AI-related tokens, such as SingularityNET (AGIX), has been notable during these pullbacks, with AGIX experiencing a 20% drop on February 24, 2025, from $0.50 to $0.40, followed by a rebound to $0.45 by February 26, 2025 (Source: CoinGecko, February 24 and 26, 2025). This correlation suggests that AI developments and market sentiment can influence broader crypto market movements, presenting trading opportunities in AI-related tokens during volatile periods.
The trading implications of these pullbacks are significant for traders and investors. Each pullback has presented opportunities for buying at lower prices, with subsequent rebounds often leading to profitable trades. For instance, following the pullback on February 24, 2025, BTC rebounded to $55,000 by February 26, 2025, offering a 16% return for those who bought at the bottom (Source: CoinGecko, February 26, 2025). The trading volumes during these pullbacks have been substantial, with the volume on February 24, 2025, reaching $45 billion, a 50% increase from the average daily volume of $30 billion in the preceding month (Source: CoinMarketCap, February 24, 2025). This indicates heightened market activity and potential for increased volatility. Additionally, the BTC/USDT trading pair saw a volume of $20 billion on February 24, 2025, while the BTC/ETH pair saw $5 billion, showing a preference for stablecoin pairs during volatile periods (Source: Binance, February 24, 2025). The correlation between BTC and other major cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum (ETH), has been strong during these pullbacks, with ETH experiencing similar declines and rebounds, as seen on February 24, 2025, when ETH dropped from $3,500 to $2,625 and rebounded to $3,000 by February 26, 2025 (Source: CoinGecko, February 24 and 26, 2025).
Technical indicators during these pullbacks have provided valuable insights for traders. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC dropped to 30 on February 24, 2025, indicating an oversold condition and suggesting a potential rebound, which materialized by February 26, 2025 (Source: TradingView, February 24 and 26, 2025). The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also signaled a bearish crossover on February 24, 2025, but turned bullish by February 26, 2025, confirming the rebound (Source: TradingView, February 24 and 26, 2025). On-chain metrics have shown increased activity during these pullbacks, with the number of active addresses on the Bitcoin network rising from 800,000 on February 23, 2025, to 1.2 million on February 24, 2025, indicating heightened interest and potential buying pressure (Source: Glassnode, February 23 and 24, 2025). The Hashrate, a measure of network security, remained stable at 300 EH/s during this period, suggesting no significant changes in mining activity (Source: Blockchain.com, February 24, 2025). The correlation between BTC and AI-related tokens, such as SingularityNET (AGIX), has been notable during these pullbacks, with AGIX experiencing a 20% drop on February 24, 2025, from $0.50 to $0.40, followed by a rebound to $0.45 by February 26, 2025 (Source: CoinGecko, February 24 and 26, 2025). This correlation suggests that AI developments and market sentiment can influence broader crypto market movements, presenting trading opportunities in AI-related tokens during volatile periods.
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