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Standard Chartered declares crypto winter over as bitcoin recovers from $59,000 low

Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, identified Bitcoin's recent dip to around $59,000 as the bottom of the latest crypto cycle, signaling an end to the crypto winter. This low represents a 53% decline from Bitcoin's October all-time high of $126,000.

Published 2026-06-12 15:16 UTCUpdated 2026-06-12 20:00 UTC
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Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-06-12 20:00 UTC
CoinDeskGlobal
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-06-12 18:09 UTC
Decrypt
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-06-12 15:16 UTC
Overview

Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, identified Bitcoin's recent dip to around $59,000 as the bottom of the latest crypto cycle, signaling an end to the crypto winter. This low represents a 53% decline from Bitcoin's October all-time high of $126,000.

Score total
1.64
Momentum 24h
5
Posts
5
Origins
3
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
40%
Why now
  • Bitcoin recently recovered from a 53% drawdown, marking a critical bottom.
  • The SpaceX IPO and geopolitical developments are timely catalysts impacting crypto markets.
  • Standard Chartered's analysis provides fresh insight amid ongoing market volatility.
Why it matters
  • Signals a potential turning point in the crypto market cycle after significant price declines.
  • Highlights key macro and market events influencing crypto liquidity and investor sentiment.
  • Sets expectations for Bitcoin's price trajectory with a $100,000 year-end target.
Continuity snapshot
  • Trend status: insufficient_history.
  • Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
  • Current status: open.
  • 5 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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CoinDeskGlobal
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-06-12 18:09 UTC
Decrypt
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-06-12 15:16 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-06-12 20:00 UTC
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