The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped below the support level of 90,000 USD again this weekend. Strong volatility continues to dominate the market in December. Why doesn't Bart Simpson leave traders alone?
Many of them are paying attention to this recurring pattern on the Bitcoin price chart. It seems that Bart Simpson is forming again. This could define the behavior of BTC's price in the coming days.
Bart Simpson Formation: Influence and Return in December
The Bart Simpson pattern is named after a well-known cartoon character, as its shape resembles her hairstyle. It forms when Bitcoin makes a sharp move in one direction, either up or down, within a short period of time.
The price then stops and moves sideways in a narrow range. Then the market quickly returns to previous levels. The name is funny, but this pattern poses a real challenge in highly volatile conditions.
Many traders documented its frequency last month. One analyst shared a chart with three patterns from the period of December 10-12. Other observers pointed out five or more instances – from the end of November to mid-December.
In this context, one analyst suggested that Bitcoin is currently completing another Bart pattern. If confirmed, the formation could end with another increase.
However, maintaining the increase is in question. The analyst added that a breakout followed by another correction is a “likely scenario.” Paweł Łaskarzewski commented on it:
“Bart pattern + weekend order books = hunting for stop losses. My baseline scenario: both sides will be cleaned out before the direction becomes clear. Sunday/Monday is less a ‘forecast’ and more a ‘liquidity event.’
Liquidity and market mechanisms
At the same time, the analyst pointed out that the Bart pattern is not a new phenomenon and has appeared multiple times in Bitcoin trading history.
According to his opinion, the formation appears under certain market conditions – especially in low liquidity. He added that such situations often coincide with the activity of large market participants.
Retailers are starting to chase momentum after sudden price movements. At the same time, stop-loss levels become clearly visible. The comment reads:
“Price explodes under low liquidity, everyone tweets targets, confidence returns… then a sharp drop and full correction follows. People will always claim it’s ‘organic price discovery,’ looking at a chart that looks ruler-drawn. Like it or not – Bart never misses.”
Other analysts note that recurring Bart patterns often act as short-term volatility traps. Sudden price movements trigger quick corrections and force speculators out as momentum fades.
“Bart patterns aim to psychologically exhaust traders. Long-term investors may not even notice these movements.”
In summary – Bitcoin continues to operate in a reactive environment. The repeatability of the Bart pattern highlights the impact of liquidity and market structure on prices in the short term. Such formations favor strong moves and sharp corrections.
However, experts argue that their significance often boils down to short-term positioning – the broader trend direction depends on sustained liquidity and investor activity.
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