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#Polymarket每日热点 Yesterday's big candle with a shadow and a bullish engulfing pattern, I believe it made many people feel uneasy. I thought the market would rebound, but the price continued to decline to around 75k. Investors who successfully caught this bearish trend have undoubtedly gained significantly. Looking back at the entire May, Bitcoin dropped from a high of 82,800 to a low of 74,200, a range decline of 8,600 points, nearly 10% for the month. Currently, May is coming to an end, and the market is likely to remain volatile and consolidating within the 74,000-78k range.
Based on the market situation on May 2, 2026, and that day, the following is a forecast and analysis of Bitcoin's closing price in May:
1. Neutral scenario (higher probability)
Bitcoin is likely to close the month oscillating within the 75k-85k USD range. The current price is weakly fluctuating around 77k-78,000 USD, with 76k USD as a key support level. If this support holds, the market may maintain a consolidation pattern, waiting for macroeconomic data or policy signals to provide further guidance.
2. Optimistic scenario
If inflation data declines, the Federal Reserve signals a rate cut, or ETF capital continues to flow in net, Bitcoin could break through 85k USD, testing 90k USD or even higher. However, stabilizing above 90k USD would require stronger catalysts.
3. Pessimistic scenario
If inflation exceeds expectations again, the Federal Reserve restarts rate hikes, or major geopolitical risks emerge, Bitcoin could fall below 76k USD, dropping into the 75,000-70k USD range. However, a full crash below 60k USD is less likely.
Overall, the May closing price is more likely to reflect short-term volatility. The medium- to long-term institutional slow bull logic still exists, but in the short term, it is heavily influenced by macro policies and market sentiment.