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Bitcoin Misery Index Reaches 2016 High: Is a Price Crash Imminent?

Samuel Wan
Samuel Wan
1 year ago
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Thomas Lee, the co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has tweeted that the Bitcoin Misery Index (BMI) is at 89. Developed by Lee as a trading tool for investors, the current BMI value signifies a “happy” sentiment in the markets. However, according to Lee, BMI measures above 67 see a sell-off, triggering a drop in Bitcoin price. With this in mind, is a price crash imminent?

The Bitcoin Misery Index reached 89 on 4/2. Highest reading since June 2016. Means good and bad.

Good–> Since 2011, BMI >67 only seen during $BTC bull markets. More evidence bull starting.

Bad –> BMI >67 after peak, $BTC falls ~25% = Profit taking ST.#bitcoinmiseryindex pic.twitter.com/X55q2ypiCA

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) April 11, 2019

The Bitcoin Misery Index

The BMI is available as a paid service through the Fundstrat website. It is a numerical index that ranges from 0 to 100 and measures the momentum of Bitcoin based on its price and volatility. An index value below 27 is considered “miserable” and represents a good buying opportunity. Whereas a score above 67 is “happy” but denotes a sell signal. Speaking to CNBC in 2018, during the launch of the BMI, Lee said:

“When the bitcoin misery index is at ‘misery’ (below 27), bitcoin sees the best 12-month performance. A signal is generated about every year. [And] when the BMI is at a ‘misery’ level, future returns are very good.”

He goes on to say that readings over 67 only come during bull markets. However, when this happens, the price of Bitcoin usually falls by an average of 25%, as investors look to take profits. As things stand, with a current reading of 89, Lee’s prognosis would see a fall in Bitcoin price to around $3,800, but signal the start of a bull market.

Analysis of Historical Data

While the start of April saw a return to optimism, according to Lee, that feeling may be short-lived. The BMI current stands at 89, the third highest reading since BMI records began. And the highest reading in the thirty-four months following June 2016’s previous peak value.

According to Lee, a BMI value above 67 only happens before a bull run, and, in the short-term, leads to an average 25% drop in Bitcoin price. Analyzing the previous three peaks:

  • 13th June 2016 – BTC price $693. Months of sideways movement until around Dec 2016 when the price started rising to around the $800 mark. This period saw no mass sell-offs and no significant bull runs.
  • 4th January 2017 – BTC price $1,100. January 2017 saw no significant movements with the month ending at $921. However bullish action did arrive around March 2017.
  • 14th August 2017 – BTC price $4,165. A month on saw BTC price at $3,267 on the 14th September 2017, and eventually rallied to all-time highs towards the end of the year.

Two of the three BMI peaks loosely fit Lee’s inferences. But the 13th June 2016 did not see any significant falls or rises.

Pay Caution

One thing to note, the BMI is not a price predictor; instead, it is a measure of market sentiment. And in any case, according to Helfman, Lee’s price predictions have rarely materialized. Taking all of this into account, while Lee’s efforts for the crypto-community are highly appreciated, any forecast should be treated as a possibility rather than a certainty. As such, for now at least, there is no need for panic.

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Samuel Wan is passionate about different cultures and eating good food. He has years of experience working in business and finance — a burgeoning interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies since 2017. UK based.

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