Bitcoin tipped for Q3 'macro bottom' near $50K as major liquidity grab looms

Written by William Subergstaff writerReviewed by Allen Scottstaff editorWritten by William Subergstaff writerReviewed by Allen Scottstaff editorBitcoin tipped for Q3 'macro bottom' near $50K as major liquidity grab loomsMarketsPublishedJun 19, 2026Bitcoin market participants may be left in "complete disbelief" as the market reverses from a liquidity grab without another major leg lower, a trader predicted.Bitcoin (BTC) could reach its new “macro bottom” by September, as price action continues to surprise traders.Key points:Bitcoin may "front run" exchange order-book liquidity to produce a bear-market low between $50,000 and $60,000.A trader sees "complete disbelief" if price reverses with only a partial liquidity grab."Aggressive" shorting from Binance traders returns on low time frames.BTC price bottom could spark "complete disbelief"New analysis from pseudonymous trader Killa on Friday focuses on a sub-$60,000 liquidity grab next quarter.Crypto exchange order-book liquidity is key to short-term price moves, as large-volume traders coerce the market into wiping nearby positions, causing volatility.Killa, however, is looking at the longer-term picture — many expect BTC/USD to drop as low as $50,000 to take liquidity before bouncing, data shows.“At some point, $BTC is going to front run major HTF liquidity,” he told followers in a post on X. “Just like the market front ran the 140K liquidity above, it can do the exact same thing on the downside, leaving many in complete disbelief.”Bitcoin order-book liquidity data. Source: Killa/XAn accompanying chart from CoinGlass shows the main area of interest between $50,000 and $60,000. If it gets taken, Killa argues, it would lay the foundation for the end of the bear market.“I'm not saying we won't sweep below 60K, but it's something worth considering. Markets have a habit of front running the levels everyone is focused on,” they continued. “Because if this particular liquidity below 60K gets grabbed, there's a very good c…

Bitcoin tipped for Q3 'macro bottom' near $50K as major liquidity grab looms

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