Bitcoin (BTCBTC) just completed a textbook cup-and-handle breakout to $123,000, and chart watchers say another push toward $150,000 could now be in play. Is it realistic, though? Let’s examine.
Crypto analyst Lark Davis notes that Bitcoin’s three-year cup-and-handle pattern has played out almost perfectly, with the breakout reaching its measured target near $123,000.
He points to a smaller cup-and-handle formation developing just above that level, and its technical target aligns with the 2.618 Fibonacci extension around $151,000.
That overlap between pattern projection and Fib resistance strengthens the case for another leg up, suggesting that $150,000 is a level grounded in classic technical theory.
Another compelling pattern gaining attention is the Elliott Wave Triple Combo (W–X–Y–X–Z), a rare but significant formation in technical analysis.
Unlike simple corrective waves, this structure consists of three distinct corrective moves (W, Y, and Z), connected by two intermediary X-waves. It typically unfolds during complex consolidation phases and often precedes a major breakout.
On Bitcoin’s daily chart, this sequence appears to be playing out with striking symmetry. After the (W) wave peaked in January 2025, BTC entered a downward correction (X), followed by a strong rally into (Y), and a secondary dip into the most recent (X).
If this structure continues as projected, Bitcoin could be entering the final leg—wave (Z)—which often results in a powerful upside continuation.
In Elliott Wave theory, the Z-wave tends to be impulsive, driven by renewed market momentum and breakout sentiment. For Bitcoin, that could mean a rapid move toward the $150,000 zone, particularly as it regains strength above the $114,000–$123,000 resistance band.
Bitcoin appears to be breaking out from an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, a classic bullish reversal structure, suggesting a potential move toward $150,000.
The setup, visible on the daily chart, features a neckline around $114,000, which BTC has recently reclaimed.
A successful breakout from this level implies a measured move of over $40,000, aligning with technical targets from Fibonacci extensions and Elliott Wave projections.
Yashu Gola is a crypto journalist and analyst with expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and macroeconomics. He provides in-depth market analysis, technical chart patterns, and insights on global economic impacts. His work bridges traditional finance and crypto, offering actionable advice and educational content. Passionate about blockchain's role in finance, he studies behavioral finance to predict memecoin trends.