Analysts split on whether Bitcoin faces a ‘sell in May’ drop in 2026

Analysts are debating whether Bitcoin could see another sharp May sell-off in 2026, echoing declines that followed US mid-term election years in 2018 and 2022. Bitcoin was around $76,900 at the time of writing, down 5.6% over the past seven days, as some warn of capitulation risks below $78,000 while others argue market structure changes may limit drawdowns.