The Bitcoin price (BTC) dropped again this weekend below the support level of $90,000, while increased volatility continues to characterize trading in December.
Various traders point to the repeated occurrence of the so-called 'Bart Simpson' pattern in the Bitcoin price chart. At this moment, it seems that another one is forming, which could determine the price movements of BTC in the coming days.
The Bart Simpson pattern: influence and recovery in December
The Bart Simpson pattern is named after the popular cartoon character Bart Simpson due to its shape, which resembles Bart's hair. It occurs when Bitcoin moves rapidly in one direction, either up or down, within a short period of time.
Afterward, the price stops and moves sideways within a range. The market then quickly returns to the previous price area. Although the name is playful, this pattern poses real challenges for traders in volatile markets.
In the past month, the pattern has been noticed by various traders. An analyst shared a chart showing three patterns visible between December 10 and December 12. Other observers pointed to five cases and more from late November to mid-December.
Against this background, an analyst suggested that Bitcoin may be completing another Bart pattern. If confirmed, another increase could follow.
Still, it is uncertain whether this increase will continue. The analyst added that a breakout followed by another reversal is a “likely scenario.”
“Bart pattern + weekend order books = stop-hunt bingo. My expectation: both sides will be shaken out before the direction becomes clear. Sunday/Monday is less of an ‘expectation’ and more of a ‘liquidity event,’” said Paweł Łaskarzewski.
Liquidity and market mechanisms
Meanwhile, an analyst notes that the Bart pattern is not a new phenomenon and has been seen multiple times in Bitcoin's trading history.
According to the analyst, the formation usually arises under certain market conditions, especially when liquidity is low. He states that this often occurs simultaneously with the activity of large market participants.
Retail investors often chase momentum after sudden price movements. At the same time, stop-loss levels become clearly visible.
“The price shoots up during low liquidity, everyone tweets new targets, confidence returns… then we drop immediately and everything is reversed. People keep insisting that it’s ‘organic price discovery’ while looking at a chart that looks like it was drawn with a ruler. You either love it or hate it, but Bart never misses,” the post stated.
Other analysts suggest that recurring Bart patterns often serve as short-term volatility traps. These abrupt price swings can cause quick reversals and price corrections, forcing short-term traders to exit their positions when the momentum fades quickly.
“Bart patterns are designed to emotionally exhaust traders. Long-term holders hardly notice these movements,” added a market observer.
Therefore, while Bitcoin continues to trade in a reactive environment, the repeated occurrence of Bart patterns demonstrates the importance of liquidity and market structure in short-term price movements. Although these formations can lead to sharp moves and quick reversals, analysts point out that they hold little significance for the broader trend, which depends on sustained liquidity and participation.
