Bloomberg Strategist Warns 'Peak Bitcoin?' Echoes 1929 Great Depression

Published at 2025-12-15 16:01:09

Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone drew a stark comparison on Dec. 15, saying the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index in 2025 resembles the Dow Jones in 1929 and labeling the configuration “Peak Bitcoin?”. McGlone described the move as more than a correction — an early-stage purge that he likens to the brutal reset that triggered the Great Depression nearly a century ago. The comment has circulated widely and highlights rising concern among mainstream strategists about structural vulnerabilities in crypto markets.

The significance is mostly psychological but tangible: a high-profile historical analogy can deepen risk-off sentiment, push institutions to reassess allocations, and increase volatility for BTC and large-cap tokens. McGlone's view doesn't offer a precise forecast, but it matters because authoritative macro voices can influence flows; market participants should weigh this warning alongside on-chain metrics, liquidity conditions, and macro indicators rather than react to headlines alone.

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