The top analysts on Crypto Twitter (CT) are seeing a bloody Christmas for bitcoin. Many widely-followed accounts are predicting a price drop to between $6,000 and $5,000. If theyre right, then bitcoin is headed for another 30% plunge after already retracing by nearly 50% from this years high of $13,880.

These traders have amassed huge followings because they present scenarios that are likely to play out. But they dont always get it right. Its worthwhile to find gems or exceptional analysts who have a few hundred followers. They dont get a lot of attention because some of them present contrarian ideas. One of them is Riggs; the quant analyst boldly claims that the recent bitcoin dip is a gift to bitcoin holders.

What a time, thats how Riggs ended his tweet about bitcoin that has garnered close to 900 likes. Those concluding words indicate the analysts level of confidence. According to Riggs, the number one cryptocurrency is at a price level that looks extremely attractive. The trader emphasized that there were only two other instances in bitcoins history that offered the same buying opportunity.

To drive his claim, the trader points to the beginning of the 2013 and 2017 bull markets. In both periods, bitcoin had just risen from a crippling bear market.

The surge in price was then followed by a significant pullback. The three arrows on the chart point to the instances when the price touched the green indicator. Those moments appear to mark the end of the retracement.

These times offered the best chances to enter the market before the top cryptocurrency went into the stratosphere. They seem to have offered minimum risks and maximum growth opportunities.

The quant analyst is not only relying on charts to argue his ultra bullish case. The trader also mentioned upheavals around the world that might spark demand for the dominant cryptocurrency. In a tweet, Riggs wrote,

Millions already need BTC to survive, to send money to their families, to preserve their wealth.

Trader Riggs bolsters his assertions by plotting a chart of bitcoins supply and demand over time. Based on the chart, demand for bitcoin would plummet before we enter 2020. However, it will eventually pick up and then skyrocket towards the end of 2020.

On the other hand, supply would take a nosedive next year. This is somewhat accurate because the May 2020 halving would decrease block rewards by half.

Trader Riggs presents a compelling bullish narrative but its still wise to practice risk management strategies to protect your capital. Think about setting stops in accordance to your risk appetite. You can also consider buying other assets.

Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics, echoes these sentiments. When asked if bitcoins price is a godsend to long-term holders, the trader told CCN,

No, bitcoin is a risky asset.

The analyst added,

As it seems to me at the moment it could be undervalued. But Ive been wrong before. Any investment in emerging technology comes with a great deal of risk, which is why we continuously research and always diversify.

After a 50% bitcoin retracement, Riggs tells us that its time to buy despite the warnings of many big CT accounts. Only time will tell whos right.

Disclaimer: The above should not be considered trading advice from CCN. The writer owns bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He holds investment positions in the coins but does not engage in short-term or day-trading.

This article was edited by Sam Bourgi.

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