After hitting new yearly highs, Bitcoin’s price has resumed its pattern of lateral movement. If the bulls can maintain a key level, the cryptocurrency seems set for additional gains. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $36,370, down 2% in the last 24 hours. Despite this, Bitcoin has seen a 5% increase over the past week. The sentiment in the crypto sector appears mixed, with Bitcoin experiencing losses while Ethereum and Solana have remained strong.
Bitcoin’s Upward Trend
On the daily chart, Bitcoin’s price is trending upwards. An anonymous analyst has suggested that the liquidity in the Bitcoin spot market, as indicated by a 'Liquidity Map’, has been allocated to the downside. This metric assesses the level of leverage in the BTC/USDT trading pair. As shown in the chart, Bitcoin is trading near a substantial liquidation cluster, which are formed by overleveraged positions and are often targeted by large players to take advantage of the liquidity. If the $36,300 level is reached, the next level of interest lies between $36,961 and $37,700.
Potential Scenarios for Bitcoin
There are two possible scenarios for Bitcoin’s price: it could either continue to fluctuate between $36,300 and the peak of its current range, or it could hit a local top. Bitfinex Alpha, a crypto analytics firm, warns traders to be cautious as the liquidity gap in the Bitcoin spot market widens. Recent data shows that Short-Term Holders Realized Price (STH RP) investors purchased Bitcoin at an average price of $30,380, which could encourage them to cash in at current levels.
Historical Data and Bitcoin Price Analysis
Historical data suggests that this is the first time since April and December 2022 that STH has had the chance to make a significant profit on their Bitcoin holdings. In the past, a monthly change in STH RP exceeding $2,000 has often indicated local peaks, especially after a recovery in bear markets. At the same time, a negative monthly shift in LTH RP usually signifies that long-term holders are selling their Bitcoin. The combination of a $2,000 increase in monthly STH RP and a decrease in LTH RP indicates a high probability of a local peak in Bitcoin’s price.
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