Recently, Bitcoin's movement gives a very rhythmic feeling—pumping, dumping, actions clean and swift. In contrast, US stocks, gold, and silver are all soaring, but Bitcoin seems a bit sluggish, which makes me wonder if big institutions are still quietly accumulating positions.
From the 4-hour chart, it currently shows a wide-range oscillation pattern with no clear directional trend. Personally, I am more focused on Japan's interest rate hikes. Once there is concrete information from that side, I will observe how the market develops next.
Over the past couple of days, interestingly, outside the privacy sector, the on-chain meme sector seems to show signs of revival. Specific projects are up to everyone to research, but risk control is a must.
**BTC Key Levels**
On the hourly chart, the movement has been bumpy, retail traders' willingness to go long is not high, but the rebound strength at the 2-day moving average is building up. This momentum might only be fully unleashed next week. Once the rebound takes hold, the price could attempt to test the 97400-98800 range.
Currently, there are two hurdles: the 2-day Bollinger middle band around 93570, and the 1-day Bollinger upper band near 94250. As long as the price breaks through the 93570-94250 range, the 3-day rebound can be considered successful, and the next target would be to explore the 97400-98800 zone. This phase of the market is usually very violent, a high-risk period for short squeezes. After a rally, if next week encounters negative news triggers, another sharp dump could happen.
The critical level for bulls is 89000; a breakdown could lead to a complete collapse. For bears, the defense line is at 94600; breaking through that could send the price straight to 98,000.
**ETH Short-term Analysis**
Ethereum faces resistance at 3272 and support at 3150 (extreme case down to 3142). If it drops below 3150 in the short term, the decline could accelerate further. Currently, volatility is narrowing, and the next direction remains to be confirmed.
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BTCRetirementFund
· 8h ago
93570 That barrier is really tough, feels like institutions are just accumulating here, retail investors really can't get in.
Next week, the situation over in Japan will be very critical, let's wait for some news.
The meme sector is making moves again, but I'm still afraid of taking the bait.
Once 89000 breaks, I really need to run, don't be stubborn.
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AirdropHarvester
· 11h ago
Are the big institutions really lying in wait? It seems retail investors have already been completely wiped out.
Waiting for news from Japan; right now, nothing can be trusted.
This meme wave is a bit interesting, but really don't go all in—learn the painful lesson.
Once 89,000 breaks, run away. Don't be greedy.
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DegenDreamer
· 11h ago
Retail investors really have no strong desire to go long, it feels like everyone is just waiting for institutions to push the market up
Big institutions are quietly accumulating chips, while we small retail investors are still苦哈哈地 holding positions here
Is there any news in the meme sector again? Let's try a small amount first, the lesson from liquidation is still fresh in mind
The key level at 93570 feels like it will be confirmed multiple times before breaking through
89000 is truly the dead end for the bulls; falling below it would be a mess
Waiting for the interest rate hike news from Japan to land, that seems to be the real turning point
ETH's narrowing volatility range is a bit stifling; better to stay flat until the direction is confirmed
Is 98,000 really遥遥无期? Or is it just the whales slowly吸筹?
The行情 that爆空单 is usually伴随砸盘; this wave's rhythm is too tormented
Is there any sign of复苏 in on-chain meme? Those new projects are too risky, better to stick with the老牌的靠谱点
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GateUser-75ee51e7
· 11h ago
What exactly are institutions doing? With so much capital, they don't dare to push BTC hard, instead letting US stocks and gold take the lead.
Retail investors are not very willing to go long? I think it's just because they are afraid of cutting losses.
Is the 97400 to 98800 range a dream or a trap? We'll find out next week.
If the 3150 level breaks, ETH might go to see its friends.
I believe in the revival of this meme wave, but I'm just worried it’s another trap for the little guys.
Is 93570 really that solid? It feels like all the strong support levels have been broken.
Peak of short liquidation? Let me calculate how much is left in my pocket.
Breaking below 89000 leads to a complete collapse, that hurts just to hear.
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WenMoon
· 11h ago
Large institutions are stocking up, while retail investors are still hesitating here, lol
Waiting for Japan's interest rate hike to land, hope for some explosive market movement
The meme sector is really recovering, but don't panic, risk control is the key
If 93570-94250 breaks, the bears will be爆炸, enjoy
If 89000 can't hold, it's really going to be a complete rout, can't afford to gamble
The 3150 level for Ethereum is very critical, if it breaks, you gotta run
Will next week's market be a false start again? I bet on a breakdown
Recently, Bitcoin's movement gives a very rhythmic feeling—pumping, dumping, actions clean and swift. In contrast, US stocks, gold, and silver are all soaring, but Bitcoin seems a bit sluggish, which makes me wonder if big institutions are still quietly accumulating positions.
From the 4-hour chart, it currently shows a wide-range oscillation pattern with no clear directional trend. Personally, I am more focused on Japan's interest rate hikes. Once there is concrete information from that side, I will observe how the market develops next.
Over the past couple of days, interestingly, outside the privacy sector, the on-chain meme sector seems to show signs of revival. Specific projects are up to everyone to research, but risk control is a must.
**BTC Key Levels**
On the hourly chart, the movement has been bumpy, retail traders' willingness to go long is not high, but the rebound strength at the 2-day moving average is building up. This momentum might only be fully unleashed next week. Once the rebound takes hold, the price could attempt to test the 97400-98800 range.
Currently, there are two hurdles: the 2-day Bollinger middle band around 93570, and the 1-day Bollinger upper band near 94250. As long as the price breaks through the 93570-94250 range, the 3-day rebound can be considered successful, and the next target would be to explore the 97400-98800 zone. This phase of the market is usually very violent, a high-risk period for short squeezes. After a rally, if next week encounters negative news triggers, another sharp dump could happen.
The critical level for bulls is 89000; a breakdown could lead to a complete collapse. For bears, the defense line is at 94600; breaking through that could send the price straight to 98,000.
**ETH Short-term Analysis**
Ethereum faces resistance at 3272 and support at 3150 (extreme case down to 3142). If it drops below 3150 in the short term, the decline could accelerate further. Currently, volatility is narrowing, and the next direction remains to be confirmed.