BlockBeats News, May 5th. Bitcoin rose by about 3.5% this week, reaching a high of $81,325, hitting a new high since January. There is a clear division in the market around the current price action: some analysts believe we have entered a "super cycle," while others think it is just a bear market rally.

Several analysts have pointed out that with institutions continuing to accumulate, Bitcoin may surge to $180,000 to $200,000 in the coming year, with a long-term potential to reach the $250,000 range. However, this is contingent on the price holding above the mid-term support level of around $60,000; otherwise, the logic of a super cycle will be broken.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is currently testing a key resistance zone between $80,000 and $82,000, which is reinforced by the 200-day moving average and the upper boundary of a descending channel. Historically, this area has acted as strong resistance. If the price fails to break through effectively, there might be a short-term pullback to the $70,000 to $72,000 range, or in an extreme scenario, even a dip to $50,000.

Analysts also point out that the current market structure indicates institutional demand is absorbing new supply, resulting in milder corrections compared to previous bear markets. However, the breakout situation at the key resistance level will still determine the direction of the subsequent trend.