The price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell again below the support of $90,000 over the weekend, while high volatility continues to mark trading conditions in December.
Several traders are pointing to the repeated appearance of the so-called 'Bart Simpson' pattern on the Bitcoin price chart. In fact, it seems that one is forming right now, which could define the behavior of BTC's price in the coming days.
The Bart Simpson pattern: influence and resurgence in December
The Bart Simpson pattern gets its name from the popular cartoon character, due to the shape that resembles his hair. It forms when Bitcoin moves sharply in one direction, either up or down, in a short period.
Then, the price pauses and remains sideways in a range. Afterward, the market quickly returns to the previous price area. Although the name is funny, this pattern represents real challenges for participants in volatile markets.
Several traders documented their presence last month. An analyst shared a chart showing three patterns between December 10 and 12. Other observers highlighted five cases and more from late November to mid-December.
In this context, an analyst suggested that Bitcoin may now be completing another Bart pattern. If confirmed, this formation could be followed by another upward movement.
However, the sustainability of the momentum remains in doubt. The analyst added that a breakout followed by another reversal is a “likely scenario.”
“Bart pattern + weekend order books = stop-hunt bingo. My base case: both sides will be liquidated before the direction is evident. Sunday/Monday is less a ‘prediction’ and more a ‘liquidity event’,” said Paweł Łaskarzewski.
Liquidity and market mechanisms
Meanwhile, an analyst noted that the Bart pattern is not something new and has appeared many times throughout the history of Bitcoin trading.
According to the analyst, this formation tends to arise under specific market conditions, especially when liquidity is low. Furthermore, these scenarios often coincide with the activity of large market participants.
Retail traders begin to follow momentum after sudden price movements. At the same time, stop-loss levels become clearly visible.
“The price rises during low liquidity, everyone starts tweeting targets, confidence returns… then the price suddenly drops and completely retraces. Some will continue to say it's ‘organic price discovery’ while looking at a chart that seems drawn with a ruler. Love it or hate it, Bart never fails,” says the post.
Other analysts suggest that repeated Bart patterns often function as short-term volatility traps. These sharp price movements can cause quick turns and liquidations, forcing short-term traders to exit their positions when the momentum disappears quickly.
“Bart patterns serve to emotionally exhaust traders. Long-term holders barely notice these movements,” added a market observer.
Thus, while Bitcoin continues to trade in a reactive environment, the repeated appearance of Bart patterns highlights the role of liquidity and market structure in short-term price behavior.
Although these patterns can provoke sharp movements and quick reversals, analysts point out that they tend to have limited significance beyond short-term positions, allowing the direction of the overall trend to depend on sustained liquidity and participation.
