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One of the most telling indicators of a market’s true health is not just how it reacts to positive catalysts but how it absorbs negative ones. In a textbook bear market, Bitcoin typically requires very little provocation to dump and is habitually slammed on any semblance of bad news. We saw this play out during previous cycles where macro deterioration led to a relentless distribution phase.
However, the script has flipped. Despite a continuous stream of geopolitical friction including fresh military strikes, the ongoing Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the collapse of weekend peace talks, Bitcoin has continued to climb throughout this war. This ability to rally on both bad and good news is a classic signal that the extreme bearishness has passed.
It is important to clarify that this does not definitively mean the bear market is over or that a new bull market has officially begun. While resilience in the face of conflict is a significant indicator, it is just one sign among many. There are still other complex factors that must be taken into consideration before calling the end of the bear market. We discuss these variables in depth within our full Q2 outlook to help you gauge exactly where we are in the current market cycle.
What is particularly notable in the current environment is Bitcoin’s independent strength. While oil prices surge and traditional risk assets push into record territory, Bitcoin is no longer just following the equity lead. Instead of breaking down under the stress of energy shocks or geopolitical uncertainty, it is holding structure and trending higher. This suggests that supply is being aggressively absorbed by strategic capital rather than forced out by fear.
Stormrake’s Quarter 2 Outlook:
To get a definitive gauge of where we currently sit in this market cycle, we encourage readers to check out our full Q2 outlook. We will begin breaking down the core themes of this report as the next Morning Note series. Stay tuned.
Full analysis: https://www.stormrake.com/insights/reports/2026-q2-outlook
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