BTC to face continued downward pressure until liquidity improves, says CIO

Russell Thompson, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Nasdaq-listed digital asset investment firm Hilbert Group, has predicted that Bitcoin could face short-term downward pressure as global liquidity may shrink by up to 25%. According to CoinDesk, Thompson explained that even if geopolitical risks ease, it will be difficult for risk assets like Bitcoin to sustain a rally without policy support. While some financial sectors are showing signs of stabilizing liquidity, he believes the overall tightening trend is likely to strengthen. However, Thompson maintains a positive medium- to long-term outlook for Bitcoin, suggesting that an improved liquidity environment could lead to a year-end rally and a new all-time high in 2027.