Bitcoin's absence of a year-end price surge could help prevent a significant crash in Q1 2026, according to Anthony Pompliano. Speaking to CNBC, Pompliano highlighted Bitcoin's reduced volatility, suggesting that a 70% or 80% drawdown is unlikely. Despite not reaching the $250,000 target, Bitcoin has increased by 100% over two years and 300% over three years, currently trading at $87,436, a 7.39% decline from the year's start. Market analysts have mixed forecasts for Bitcoin's future. Peter Brandt anticipates a potential drop to $60,000 by Q3 2026, while Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer predicts a price of $65,000 in 2026. Pompliano emphasized that lower volatility provides a measure of downside protection for Bitcoin investors.