Bitcoin Faces Major Deleveraging – Analyst Explains Price Crash Below $100K
January 10 2025 - 3:00PM
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Bitcoin experienced significant selling pressure after successfully
breaking above the $100K mark, a psychological milestone that had
investors buzzing with optimism. However, the celebration was
short-lived as BTC failed to hold this critical level, dropping as
low as $92,500 in less than three days. This sharp downturn has
reignited concerns about the market’s stability and Bitcoin’s
ability to sustain its upward momentum. Related Reading: Ethereum
Downswing To $2,900 Could Be A ‘Buy-The-Dip Opportunity’ – Analyst
Expects Bullish Surge Axel Adler, a prominent CryptoQuant analyst,
shared valuable insights into the recent market activity. He
revealed that the largest deleveraging in the past week took place
between January 6 and 7, when Bitcoin’s price fell from $102K to
$100K due to liquidations. This wave of forced selling pushed
prices lower, allowing bears to regain control and drive Bitcoin’s
price down further to $92,500. The current market conditions have
left investors questioning Bitcoin’s next move. Will it stabilize
and find support to mount another rally, or will the bearish
momentum lead to a deeper correction? With the market sentiment
teetering between fear and cautious optimism, all eyes remain on
Bitcoin as it navigates this critical phase. Bitcoin Regains
Ground After Aggressive Sell-Off Despite experiencing an aggressive
drop that saw Bitcoin plummet to $92K, the cryptocurrency has
managed to find key support at this critical level. In the past few
hours, BTC has pushed above this threshold, climbing to $95K,
offering a glimmer of hope for bullish investors. The ability to
hold and rebound from this support level suggests potential
resilience, but uncertainties remain. Prominent CryptoQuant analyst
Axel Adler shared insightful data on X about the recent market
dynamics. He noted that the largest deleveraging in the last week
occurred between January 6 and 7, when Bitcoin’s price dropped from
$102K to $100K due to a wave of liquidations. This liquidation
event wiped out overleveraged positions and set the stage for
bearish activity. Capitalizing on the chaos, bears opened shorts,
further driving the price down to $92K. Despite the recent
recovery, Adler warns that the current 9K BTC reduction in open
interest (OI) doesn’t provide a definitive signal of pressure
easing in the market. This leaves Bitcoin’s next move uncertain,
with investors closely watching how the price action unfolds in the
coming days. Related Reading: Expert Sets $1 Target For Dogecoin
Once It Breaks A Multi-Year Trend – Details The recovery to $95K is
a positive sign, but BTC must reclaim higher levels to confirm
bullish momentum and stabilize the market. Until then, traders
remain cautious as the potential for further volatility looms. BTC
Holds Key Level: Bulls Eye Higher Ground Bitcoin is trading at
$95,000, holding above a critical support level and sitting just 2%
below its 4-hour 200 EMA at $96,200. The 200 MA, another
significant indicator, lies 3% away, adding further importance to
Bitcoin’s current position. These technical levels are pivotal for
assessing short-term market momentum and potential bullish
recovery. For bulls to reclaim the uptrend, the $95K level must
hold as a foundation for further upward movement. A decisive push
to reclaim the $98K and $100K levels is crucial. These price points
serve as key resistance levels that, once surpassed, could set the
stage for a robust leg up, paving the way for Bitcoin to revisit
its all-time highs. Failing to hold above $95K could open the door
to increased bearish pressure, potentially sending BTC into a
deeper consolidation or even testing lower demand zones. However,
holding the line at current levels and building momentum could
restore investor confidence and create the conditions needed for a
sustained rally. Related Reading: Solana Must Reclaim Momentum In
The Coming Weeks – SOL/BTC Ratio At A Pivotal Point As Bitcoin
consolidates, traders and analysts alike are closely monitoring
these critical levels to gauge the cryptocurrency’s next move. A
breakout above the $100K mark could reignite bullish sentiment and
set a more defined direction for the market. Featured image from
Dall-E, chart from TradingView
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