2026-01-08 21:27:39

Bitcoin's short-term structure is sending interesting signals right now. The key downsloping trendline just got broken—that's worth watching. On the 15-minute chart, price is holding above the 50-period moving average, which suggests some buying interest at this level. A rising wedge is forming on the lower timeframes, which typically precedes a significant move either direction. Meanwhile, that CME gap around 88K remains unfilled, and it could act as either resistance or a target depending on how the next few hours play out. The critical thing here is that lower timeframe structure is starting to dictate the direction of the bigger picture. When micro-structure flips like this, the next move matters—a lot. Watch how BTC responds to this 88K level and whether it can sustain above these key moving averages.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-10 18:45

Will the 88K gap really fill? It feels like we'll know the answer soon. --- The ascending wedge is back again. Every time, they say big moves are coming. But what’s the result? --- Breaking the downtrend line gets you excited, but be careful not to become a bagholder. --- If the 50 moving average can't hold, that's the real trouble. Don't just focus on 88K. --- So many signals in the short-term structure, it actually makes people more confused... --- Does microstructure dominate the overall trend? That logic still sounds a bit shaky. --- Another rising wedge. This pattern is really common.

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ChainPoet

· 01-08 21:57

88K over there is teasing again, why can't I fill this CME gap --- The 15-minute wedge pattern is back, gotta keep a close eye on this --- The downward trendline has been broken, but that's nothing new, right? --- The smaller time frame is starting to set the rhythm, interesting --- The 50 moving average is still holding, just waiting to see if BTC can give some face --- Wedge formation, those who understand know... big moves are coming --- Pulling around near 88K, this time will it go up or crash down, all depends on the next few hours --- After the downward line broke, the market seems a bit different --- Microstructure has flipped, macro should move accordingly... logically, no problem

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-08 21:57

The 88K gap needs to be filled, otherwise this rebound is all for nothing. --- The trendline has broken; now the key is whether it can hold this moving average. --- Every small-scale reversal is called a major event, but what happened? Still oscillating until dawn. --- Rising wedge is usually a sign of an imminent breakout; we need to keep a close eye on this wave. --- It sounds nice, but basically we're just waiting for the 88K reaction, nothing else. --- Feeling that 88K is a bit risky; it might just drop back after going up. --- Is it stable above the 50 moving average? I doubt it, let's wait a bit longer. --- Microstructure impacts the overall direction; that's true, but who can precisely grasp it? --- How long is the trendline expected to hold? Is this really the breakout or just another fake-out to stop my loss? --- The next few hours' movement is indeed critical; should I take a gamble or stay on the sidelines?

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-08 21:56

I've been watching the 88K gap for a while now, just waiting to see how the next few hours unfold. A small-scale structure reversal—this move will either rally or drop; if the 50 moving average can't hold, be cautious. The ascending wedge is back again, always full of suspense each time. After breaking below the trendline, it still managed to rebound, indicating that some are still bottom-fishing. It's really micro leading the macro, right? The 15-minute chart rules.

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EternalMiner

· 01-08 21:36

I don't feel confident about filling this 88k gap. Can a small-scale turnaround lead to a bullish trend?

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