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I just looked into something interesting about how historical seasonal trends continue to favor the bulls, even when Bitcoin closed April in a quite defensive position. It’s curious because many traders were discouraged by that close, but if we look at seasonal patterns, things don’t look so bad.
What happens is that April is usually a tricky month for Bitcoin, that’s historical. But the trends we see in May and the following months tend to be much more friendly to the bulls. It’s as if the market is reorganizing after a month of pressure.
The interesting data is that although Bitcoin closed April in defensive mode, that doesn’t cancel out what historically happens afterward. Seasonal trends show us that when we reach May, the momentum usually shifts. Of course, this isn’t a guarantee of anything, but it’s a pattern that repeats quite often.
So even though April’s candle wasn’t the best news, those who understand these trends know that the current seasonal context is quite favorable. It’s worth paying attention to how the next move develops. If you’re tracking Bitcoin on Gate, this is a good time to observe how the price reacts in these months where historically the bulls have more weight.