It is true that time flies, we are still battling a volatile market caused by war and inflation without even knowing that a year has passed. But I don't think bitcoin drop is unexpected, like 2018 cycle when bitcoin hit $20k ATH people believe it will hit $25k, similarly, when bitcoin hits $69k, everyone wants it to hit $100k. It's our greed and that's why many losers when believe bitcoin will hit $100k. Bitcoin does not follow our thoughts, it is we who have to run after it, so never set your goals too high and then be disappointed.
Optimism is important, after all what we don't believe today about bitcoin might happen in the future. I realize that bitcoin is a highly volatile asset, so anything is possible when there is a lot of fresh money coming into the market. You and I may not know what will happen at the end of the year especially regarding the bitcoin price, but anything is possible.