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Significant Bitcoin Decline: Causes and Outlook

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


On January 7, Bitcoin experienced a significant sell-off, forming a bearish engulfing candle on its daily chart. This marked the second-steepest daily decline in the past 19 weeks, signaling heightened market volatility.

Flash Crash Triggered by Economic Data

The sudden plunge from $102,760 to $92,500 was triggered by better-than-expected data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported 8.1 million job openings by the end of November, exceeding the expected 7.74 million. This robust data led to declines in equities and the crypto market as investors recalibrated their expectations.

Key Support Levels and Bearish Patterns

The market is closely watching Bitcoin’s ability to maintain key support levels. A daily close below $91,500 could confirm a bearish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, potentially triggering a deeper crash. Prominent crypto analyst Rekt Capital emphasized the importance of maintaining support above $91,000 to prevent further losses. In a January 8 post on X, Rekt Capital noted that Bitcoin has lost the $101,165 support level after failing its daily retest, pushing it back into its previous range between $91,000 and $101,165.

Trading Sentiment Shift and Bitcoin Outflows

Trading sentiment on Binance has dramatically shifted. On January 6, when Bitcoin rose to $102,000, 56.59% of traders were shorting the cryptocurrency. This bearish positioning coincided with a sharp 10% drop to $93,000. Currently, sentiment has flipped, with 63.92% of traders taking long positions, indicating renewed optimism despite the recent downturn. Furthermore, over 22,000 BTC, valued at approximately $2.10 billion, have been withdrawn from exchanges in the past week. According to analyst Ali on X, these outflows suggest increasing confidence among investors in holding Bitcoin long-term despite short-term volatility.

Despite the recent downturn and changing market sentiments, many investors remain hopeful about Bitcoin's long-term recovery. Current volatility presents opportunities and risks for investors based on their strategy and risk tolerance.

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