Bitcoin, Ethereum prices seen falling in Q2; analyst predicts $100K by EOY 2026

On June 3, 2026, Bitcoin commenced trading below the significant psychological level of $67,000, while Ethereum opened below the $2,000 threshold. Looking ahead, pseudonymous crypto analyst Aralez predicts a bearish second quarter (Q2) for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, with Bitcoin potentially falling to $58,000 and the S&P 500 dropping to $7,400. Aralez anticipates a shift in the third quarter (Q3), with Bitcoin entering a capitulation phase followed by accumulation by large players, coinciding with expected Federal Reserve interest rate easing. This sets the stage for a significant surge to close out the year, with Bitcoin predicted to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026, driven by factors such as the dominance of artificial intelligence narratives and increased crypto liquidity, potentially leading to at least a 30% increase.