Legendary technical analyst john bollinger's analysis of a 'near perfect base' with a 'bollinger band squeeze and breakout' for bitcoin, and his specific upside targets of $100,000 and $107,000, carries significant weight due to his stature in the financial community.
John bollinger is the creator of the widely used bollinger bands volatility indicator and a highly respected figure in technical analysis. his assessment is based on established technical patterns.
Bollinger identifies a 'near perfect base' with a 'bollinger band squeeze and breakout,' signaling a period of low volatility ending with a strong upward move. his first target is $100,000, followed by $107,000, implying significant bullish momentum.
While the initial 'breakout' from a bollinger band squeeze can be sharp, the magnitude of the price targets ($100k-$107k) suggests a sustained upward trend that typically unfolds over a longer timeframe for full realization.
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