Why March Could End Bitcoin’s Five-Month Losing Streak

Bitcoin stands at a sensitive stage after a prolonged decline. However, several macroeconomic and on-chain signals suggest a strong reversal is possible. Many analysts even expect a medium-term recovery that could last several months.

Below are three main reasons why many analysts believe in this recovery scenario.

Correlation Between Bitcoin and the ISM Manufacturing PMI

First, the US ISM Manufacturing PMI recorded its second consecutive month of expansion. According to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the February 2026 PMI reached 52.4%. Although the figure declined slightly from 52.6% in the previous month, it still exceeded market expectations of 51.8%.

This marks the second consecutive reading above 50. It ends a three-year contraction in the US manufacturing sector. The rise in this index suggests an environment in which investors expand their risk appetite. That condition creates room for capital to flow into Bitcoin.

Analyst Joe Consorti highlighted the correlation between this index and Bitcoin’s price in previous cycles. He suggested that the current setup signals a potential trend reversal.

Bitcoin Price vs. ISM PMI Index. Source: Joe Consorti

Bitcoin’s Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (IFP) Signals a Shift in Sentiment

Second, analyst CW believes a “golden cross” is about to appear on Bitcoin’s Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (IFP) indicator.

CryptoQuant, an on-chain data and analytics platform, explains that IFP measures Bitcoin flows between spot and derivatives exchanges.

This flow data reflects market sentiment. When a large amount of Bitcoin moves to derivatives exchanges, the indicator signals a bullish phase. Traders transfer coins to open long positions in the derivatives market.

In contrast, when Bitcoin flows from derivatives exchanges to spot exchanges, the indicator signals the start of a bearish phase. This situation often occurs when traders close long positions, and large investors reduce their risk exposure.

Bitcoin’s Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse. Source: CryptoQuant

In the past, this signal preceded strong recoveries from 2023 to 2025. Currently, after 1 year of correction, the golden cross is approaching. If the crossover receives confirmation, it would suggest the beginning of a new bullish cycle for Bitcoin.

Five Consecutive Monthly Red Candles Signal Selling Exhaustion

Third, five consecutive monthly red candles are extremely rare. Bitcoin closed February 2026 with its fifth straight red monthly candle. This marks only the second time in history that such a streak has occurred.

The first instance took place during 2018–2019, when Bitcoin recorded six consecutive red candles. After that period, Bitcoin printed five successive green candles. The price surged more than 300%, rising from around $3,400 to $14,000.

Although the historical sample remains small, a longer red streak suggests that selling pressure is nearing exhaustion. A strong reversal can occur once buying demand returns.

Bitcoin’s Monthly Price Performance. Source: Coinglass

These signals have historically confirmed a multi-month upward trend. A recent report by BeInCrypto also reinforces the scenario that Bitcoin has entered a bottoming phase. However, analysts still see room for a deeper decline.

Analysts at BeInCrypto predict that March will likely depend on whether the $62,300 support level holds or the $79,000 resistance level breaks first.

Source: https://beincrypto.com/why-bitcoin-could-enter-a-multi-month-uptrend/