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Bitcoin Rises Above $97,000 Despite Falling Trader Optimism

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Bitcoin's price surged past $97,000 despite declining optimism among traders on Binance.

Traders' Sentiment Shift

The sentiment among Binance traders reveals a more cautious outlook for Bitcoin. On January 13, 66.35% of traders held long positions, reflecting optimism about the cryptocurrency’s potential for further price appreciation. However, by January 14, this number had sharply reduced to 55.22%, while the proportion of short positions rose from 33.65% to 44.78%. The decline in bullish sentiment is evident in the Binance long/short ratio, which fell from 1.97 to 1.23.

The percentage of traders on Binance betting BTC will rise has declined from 66.35% to 55.22% over the past 24 hours!Ali

Technical Analysis and Market Outlook

Bitcoin’s technical chart showcases an impressive rebound after a period of consolidation and selling pressure. The price has surged within an upward-sloping channel, breaking key resistance levels and providing bullish momentum. This recovery follows a sharp dip that saw Bitcoin trade briefly near $90,000, a zone that acted as a strong support level. In the short term, the $100,000 level could prove a critical hurdle. Breaking above this level could attract additional buyers, while failure may result in a pullback to the $95,000 support level.

Factors Influencing the Market

The cautious outlook among traders may be due to macro factors, such as regulatory developments, interest rate policies, and liquidity issues. Despite a sharp rebound, many traders remain concerned about underlying factors that could influence the overall market.

While Bitcoin demonstrates significant resilience, the decline in trader confidence highlights a cautious approach among market participants amid changing conditions.

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