Bitcoin Leveraged Positions Building Up: BTC To $50,000 Or $60,000?

Bitcoin is firm at spot rates, looking at the development in the daily chart. Even so, the downtrend remains, and price action remains within a bearish breakout formation. This outlook follows the dump on September 7 that saw the world’s most valuable coin plunge, approaching the all-important round number, $50,000. Bitcoin Leveraged Positions Building Up Technically, the downtrend remains, especially if bulls can’t unwind the losses of September 7. From an effort-versus-result perspective, the trend set in motion by September 7 will shape the short-term, possibly accelerating the fall below August lows. Related Reading: FET Teeters At Trendline: Will A Breakout Fuel A Run To $1.86? Amid this development, one on-chain analyst notes that there has been a massive accumulation of leveraged positions from March 2024. Though it remains uncertain which direction prices will move, the current state of affairs means sellers have the upper hand. If bulls take over, this would be a massive sentiment boost for BTC bulls, who have had to contend with sharp losses over the past three months. Regardless of the direction, this build-up in leverage position precedes a period of heightened volatility in the coming days. While Bitcoin trends lower, sentiment has taken a hit, explaining the shrinking trading volume over the past two weeks. Since late August, BTC has fallen from around $66,000, losing nearly 20% by last week’s lows.   At the same time, volatility is comparatively low and not unlike the state of affairs when BTC turned the corner, sharply expanding from late February before printing fresh all-time highs in mid-March 2024. Average Funding Rate Is Bullish, Will This Change? Interestingly, despite the lower lows, trading data shows that the average funding rate across derivatives exchanges has remained bullish for over a year. This development could be due to the shift in price action that saw the world’s most valuable coin turn the corner, rising from late Q3 2023. The recovery saw BTC shake off weakness and explode to above $70,000 after losses in 2022 that took the coin to as low as $15,800. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Forecasts An End To Bearish Headwinds With $60,000+ Target For bulls to dominate in the derivatives market, prices must recover steadily. A break above $66,000 and July highs would likely spur demand, lifting the coin above the multi-month resistance at $72,000. Nonetheless, for this to happen, there must be inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs. Falling prices have accelerated outflows from this product, meaning institutions are playing safe. So far, SosoValue shows outflows of over $169 million for spot Bitcoin ETF issuers in the United States. Feature image from DALLE, chart from Trading View

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Switzerland's Fourth Largest Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin Trading

Switzerland's fourth largest bank, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), has launched Bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services amid the country's open regulatory environment.

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Bitcoin Peaks At Highest Value In 2 Months Above $65,000: Bull Run Predictions

For the first time in nearly two months, Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the $65,000 mark, marking a significant recovery following two notable downturns in August and September. During these crashes, Bitcoin experienced a steep decline of 20% on two separate occasions, specifically on August 5 and September 6.  However, as October approachesa month often associated with a bullish resurgence for Bitcoinmarket predictions are increasingly optimistic, suggesting that the cryptocurrency might be gearing up for another major uptrend. Could Bitcoin Reach $79,000 In October? On Thursday, Bitcoin recorded a 3% increase within a 24-hour period, reaching a price of $65,500. This upward movement has sparked discussions among analysts about whether this signals the start of a parabolic bull run. Related Reading: BlackRock Continues To Buy Bitcoin: Holdings Now Reach 358,000 BTC Worth $22 Billion  Crypto investor Scott Melker expressed this sentiment, emphasizing that Bitcoin is currently attempting to establish its first higher high since peaking at $74,000 in March of this year.  Melker noted that closing above $65,000 would confirm a new upward trend, transitioning from the lows of $50,000 observed in August. This patterna low, high, higher low, and higher highsuggests a bullish market structure replacing the previous bearish trends. Historically, October has been a strong month for Bitcoin, with analysts like Lark Davis pointing out that the average return during this month is approximately 22.90%.  If Bitcoin were to experience a similar increase this year, it could potentially rise to around $79,000, surpassing its previous all-time high and overcoming key resistance levels. Such a move would set the stage for a powerful rally into November according to Davis analysis. Record-Breaking Performance In September In a further analysis, Rekt Capital provided insights into Bitcoin’s recent performance. He noted that September, often viewed negatively, turned out to be the best September for Bitcoin on record, with a 9% increase.  Rekt also highlighted historical patterns related to Bitcoins Halving cycles, indicating that Bitcoin typically breaks out from its re-accumulation range approximately 154 to 163 days post-Halving.  Currently, Bitcoin is 159 days past its last Halving that took place in April of this year. Based on previous cycles, Rekt believes that this timing suggests that a breakout could be imminent, reinforcing the idea that Bitcoin is well-positioned for significant gains in the near future. Related Reading: Dogecoin Eyes Bullish 50% Rally To $0.16, But Will A Crash Come First? The current resurgence can be attributed to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) dovish stance and recent 0.50% basis point (bps) interest rate cut on September 18, which was seen as a notable bullish catalyst not only for BTC but also for the broader market, which has followed Bitcoin’s performance to the upside in recent days.  In addition, last week saw a resumption of inflows into the Bitcoin ETF market, following steady outflows throughout August and early September. For instance, US spot Bitcoin ETFs had a total net inflow of $106 million on Wednesday, continuing their net inflows for 5 consecutive days. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF had an inflow of $184 million. Overall, there seems to be a combination of bullish catalysts in place for the market’s largest cryptocurrency to continue its recovery, with massive gains expected in the last half of the year and early 2025.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

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Bitcoin Capped Below $65,000 As RSI Falls Below 80 In Monthly Chart: Should You Worry?

Bitcoin is firm at press time. According to CoinMarketCap data, the world’s most valuable coin is changing hands above $63,500, steady on the last day and up a decent 7% over the previous week of trading. Technically, the uptrend remains as long as prices stay above the support zone at around $58,000 and $60,000. Bitcoin Up 30% From August Lows, RSI Dips Below 80% Level In The Monthly Chart At press time, traders are upbeat and optimistic, which could form the base of another leg up. So far, since the dip in early August, Bitcoin is up 30% and retesting August highs at around $65,000. However, there are high expectations that buyers will push prices above this level, marking another phase for confident bulls, a development in the monthly chart is worth noting. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Top At $400,000 Based On This Model, Analyst Says Taking to X, the analyst notes that as bulls struggle to break above $65,000 and print a fresh 2-month high, the upside momentum seems to be fading. At press time, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) in the monthly chart is falling, recently breaking below the 80%. Typically, the zone between 80% and 100% marks the upper limit of the oscillator, denoting that the coin is overvalued or in the overbought territory. With the RSI falling, it can be interpreted that the upside momentum is down, which is a net negative for bulls. Since this is printed out in the monthly chart, it could have serious consequences in the daily and lower time frames. It can hint that cracks are forming, and sellers may be preparing to push lower, especially if bulls fail to break above $65,000. There Is Hope, BTC Will Likely Spike Once Prices Race Above $73,000 Bearish as this may be, there is hope. The analyst observes that though the RSI is below the 80% mark, this is not the first time. On multiple occasions, Bitcoin prices recover steadily when the RSI falls to this level. Nonetheless, this doesn’t happen all the time. As this is a concern, traders should closely monitor how price action pans out in the coming days. A drop toward the $60,000 mark will pour cold water into the current momentum, signaling the start of a possible correction. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Reclaims Top 10 Crypto Spot, Analysts Set New Targets Even with this outlook, the analyst is bullish. In a separate post, the analyst said if Bitcoin shakes off weakness and climbs towards $73,000, the coin may rally strongly. When this happens, the analyst expects a new influx of fresh liquidity, especially in the futures market. The inflow, in turn, could drive prices to new levels, perhaps even above all-time highs. All the same, before this happens, BTC needs to gather momentum. This surge will happen, especially if there is a decisive close above the $65,000 resistance line. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView

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A Record $21.77 Billion In Bitcoin Shorts Will Be Liquidated Once BTC Breaks $70,500

Bitcoin is trending higher at spot rates, floating above $60,000 and confirming gains of September 13. From price action in the daily chart, buyers appear to be back in the picture. The confidence follows the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to slash rates by 50 basis points on September 18. Over $21 Billion Of Shorts To Be Liquidated If Bitcoin Breaks $70,500 While buyers double down, flocking back to BTC, looking at the sharp uptick in trading volume over the past day, one analyst on X has identified an interesting observation if bulls continue to dominate. Citing market data and the liquidation map of Binance perpetuals, the analyst said if Bitcoin flies above $70,500, over $21 billion of shorts will be liquidated. Liquidation happens in the perpetuals market where leverage traders aim to clip market volatility for profit. There are longs, or traders banking on bulls to press prices higher, and shots, betting for prices to drop. Related Reading: October To Remember: Descending Broadening Wedge Says Bitcoin Is Going To $90,000 These positions are leveraged in both instances, meaning they borrow funds from the exchange. The collateral, in this case, the margin, acts as an “insurance” for the exchange. As a result, they will forcefully sell it should the market move against the trader. Looking at the state of price action in the daily chart, Bitcoin needs to expand by around 11% from spot rates of $70,500 to be hit. The immediate liquidation level is at around $66,000, marking August highs. If this level is broken, and the leg up is rising trading volume, the resulting rally could easily be the basis for bulls to overcome the intense liquidation pressure of around $70,000 and $72,000. The $70,000 And $72,000 Resistance Zone Is Crucial For BTC Traders Bitcoin bulls have struggled to break $72,000 since the retest in June. Accordingly, any firm and decisive close above $70,000 can trigger a short squeeze. Therefore, it is highly likely that BTC may retest $73,800 and even print print fresh all-time highs. Related Reading: Cardano Goes Bullish On-Chain: Can ADA Price Catch Up? Coinglass data on September 19 shows that over $69 million of leveraged shorts have been liquidated in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, more than $13 million worth of longs were also forcibly closed due to market volatility. Over 66,000 crypto traders were liquidated in the past day, and the largest leveraged BTCUSD position worth over $8.9 was closed on Bybit, a perpetuals trading platform, during this period. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView

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Germany's Commerzbank and DZ Bank To Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Trading

Germany's two large banks, Commerzbank and DZ Bank, are launching Bitcoin and crypto trading services amid growing demand.

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Bitcoin Alert: Analyst Predicts New Blood Monday With 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Looming

As Bitcoin (BTC) grapples with a challenging market environment, it has struggled to regain momentum, hovering around the $53,000 and $60,000 levels for six consecutive weeks.  After losing the crucial $70,000 threshold on August 1, the largest cryptocurrency remains at risk of further declines, particularly with the upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on September 18, [...]

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Singapore's DBS Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Options for Institutions

Singapore's largest bank, DBS, will begin offering OTC bitcoin and crypto options trading for institutional clients in Q4 2024. DBS is the first major Asian bank providing sophisticated Bitcoin derivatives amid rising allocation demand.

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Bitcoin liquidations wont be enough to break $70K+ range high Heres why

Bitcoin bulls stampede toward $60,000 but is there enough energy to break above to 200-day moving average? 

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Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $13 Million, Reveals Expected Date

Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of the business intelligence firm MicroStrategy and a well-known Bitcoin advocate, recently reiterated his bullish stance on the leading cryptocurrency during an exclusive interview with CNBC on Monday. Saylor’s Bitcoin Price Forecast Saylor, recognized for steering his company towards significant BTC investments to capitalize on its continuous growth, projected [...]

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Bitcoin Drops Hard: Time To Fade The Trend And Buy BTC?

Bitcoin is under immense selling pressure at spot rates, crashing below critical multi-month support at around the $53,500 to $56,000 zone. As bears take over, there are concerns that the coin could, after all, slip even lower, plunging towards the $50,000 and even $40,000 level in a bear trend continuation formation. Bitcoin Sellers Testing Resolve [...]

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Lies On The Horizon After Crashing Below $50,000

The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by a massive sell-off, with the Bitcoin price plunging 26% from its July highs above $70,000. This dramatic decline comes amid a broader crash in global financial markets, reflecting growing economic uncertainty and investor risk aversion. Crypto Winter Returns?  The crypto sphere was not spared from this turbulence, as [...]

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Bitcoin Analyst: 4 Crucial Support Levels To Watch If BTC Falls

Bitcoin is trending lower when writing, cooling off after the encouraging leg up on August 23. Although the uptrend remains, and the coin is not far away from $63,000, there is no discounting the possibility of sellers pressing on. The alignment with the dip of early August could trigger another wave of liquidation, causing panic. [...]

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Bitcoin Analyst Expects Bulls To Break $74,000 Within Two Months, History Favors BTC In Q4 2024

The rejection of lower prices after the climactic drop in early August assuaged trades. Despite the welcomed recovery, Bitcoin bulls are yet to build on the momentum and break above the local resistance levels. Even so, traders are optimistic, expecting buyers to take charge and resume the uptrend set in motion in Q1 2024. In their forecasts, more analysts think any breakout above $72,000 and July highs could spark a wave of demand that may see Bitcoin record fresh all-time highs above $73,800. Bitcoin Breaking To All-Time Highs Will Take Time Taking to X, one trader, pointing to Bitcoin’s historical price cycles, is convinced that there are two more phases to go before the coin breaks an all-time high and registers fresh all-time highs. In the past, all cycles tops–from the RSI Bollinger Band % Phases indicator, the analyst continued, tend to print out on the fifth move. So far, only three of these five cycles have been completed. Related Reading: Algorand Achieves New Record With 2 Billion Transactions, ALGO Price Jumps 14% Judging from the current state of price action, another analyst, commenting on this preview believes Bitcoin bulls may not have the momentum to break above $73,800 and sustain this level on the first attempt. Instead, in the next two months or so, between September and October, the all-time high will be conquered. However, these gains will be extended with the coin printing new all-time highs in early January 2025. This forecast will align with the Bitcoin historical 4-year cycle. Will Bitcoin Find Favor In Q4 2024? As traders chip in, making predictions, another analyst, pointing to price data, notes that it has been 162 days since Bitcoin broke November 2021 highs and printed fresh all-time highs. The previous cycle only required 209 and 188 days to print fresh all-time highs. Now that history favors Bitcoin in every last cycle of the year, the analyst expects prices to expand rapidly in the last three months. Related Reading: Cardano Price Poised To Hit $2.88, Following Solanas Fractal: Crypto Analyst As of August 23, bulls are back in the equation, according to the Bitcoin bull-bear market cycle indicator. After fluctuating since early August, the signal is back to blue, pointing to interest, a net positive. Overall, Bitcoin remains within a narrow range. Bulls must decisively push prices higher, reversing all losses of early August. However, any drop below $50,000 would trigger a sell-off to new H2 2024 lows. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin Could Target $63,000 But Must First Clear This Vital Resistance Level

After experiencing a significant 25% pullback earlier this month, plunging to the $49,000 level, the king of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC), has managed to consolidate above the crucial $60,000 support for the last 24 hours. However, Bitcoin’s journey toward further price appreciation has been without obstacles. The digital asset has been unable to surpass higher resistance [...]

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Bitcoin Price Action Boring Despite Rapid Accumulation: Is Something Big Cooking?

Though buyers stand a chance, Bitcoin is steady when writing, teetering at the $60,000 level. After rejecting August lows, the bounce above the round number at $60,000 to as high as $63,000 by the end of last week was impressive. However, from the daily chart, prices are moving sideways in a possible accumulation, bounded by [...]

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Hong Kong's Largest Online Broker Launched Bitcoin Trading

Hong Kong's largest online brokerage Futu has launched retail Bitcoin trading on its platform. The move comes as the city aims to establish itself as a Bitcoin and crypto hub.

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Bitcoin Analyst Thinks Prices Must First Breach $50,000 Before Rallying

Bitcoin flash crashed on July 4 and 5, extending losses from all-time highs to about 30%. Though there was a relief bounce over the weekend, forcing the world’s most valuable coin up by nearly 11%, BTC remains within a bearish formation. Bitcoin Correction Not Over: Will Bears Break $50,000? One analyst who took to X confirmed this assessment, adding that the optimism over the last 48 hours could be quashed in the coming sessions. With BTC not out of the woods, at least from technical formation, the analyst predicted not only will the coin sink below last week’s lows, but it will likely break the psychological $50,000 mark. Pointing to historical price action, the coin said Bitcoin could drop to as low as $48,000 in the coming days, roughly 40% from its all-time high. When this happens, and following the price action seen in 2017, when the coin also crashed by 40% after local peaks, the coin will resume the uptrend. Even so, looking at the analyst’s assessment, the swing high and low anchoring of the Fibonacci retracement tool is subjective. For now, if September 2023 to March 2024 range acts as swing and lows, a 40% drop from local highs places Bitcoin $10,000 lower at around $37,000. Cracks are beginning to form on the weekly chart. After last week’s losses, the coin firmly closed below the 20-period moving average, placing sellers in control. Confirmation of last week’s losses could set the ball rolling, sparking more losses in the short term, pushing the world’s most valuable coin to $50,000 or even $40,000. How High Will BTC Jump After The Correction? However, after the cool-off and the depth doesn’t matter, another analyst predicts the coin will bounce off strongly. If BTC finds support at around the $47,000 to $50,000 level, the probability of it floating to at least $102,000 is high. This is the first level of the Fibonacci extension. At its high, the coin could soar to as high as $242,000 in the sessions to come.   The confidence that BTC will bounce back after the current sell-off, sparked most by Mt. Gox liquidation fears and the constant dump by the German government, is based on history. After the Halving, Bitcoin prices tend to recover steadily. If anything, one analyst said holders shouldn’t panic sell within the first 79 days after the Halving event. Marking the beginning of the fifth epoch, the network reduced its miner rewards on April 20, roughly three months ago. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin Crashed Below $55,000 But Traders Are Not Fearful, Why?

As Bitcoin faces strong headwinds, breaching two critical support levels at $60,000 and $56,500 in quick succession, it may, on the surface, appear that fear is gripping the market. There are reasons to be afraid, especially for coin holders leveraging BTC in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, looking to take out loans using the asset as [...]

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Glassnode: Bitcoin $110,000 Target Holds, Breaking These Key Levels Crucial To Avoid Crash

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant drop, reaching as low as $56,700 on Thursday. This price level has not been seen since May 1st, as Bitcoin faces several challenges, including US political uncertainties and the ongoing sell-off of BTC seized by the German government. These factors have contributed to a nearly 20% price correction for Bitcoin, [...]

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