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Share this article<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n- Bitcoin needs to turn the $85,000 resistance into a support zone for a bullish breakout.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
- Monitoring ETF flow trends alongside key technical levels will be essential in assessing BTC\u2019s near-term trajectory.<\/em>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> has been range-bound between $81,000 and $85,000, since its decline to $78k a week ago. Turning the $85k resistance into a solid demand zone is now key for a rally.<\/span><\/p>\nTechnical analysis<\/a> suggests that if BTC fails to hold the $81,000 support level, it could test lower support zones around $78,446. Conversely, reclaiming and consolidating above the $85,000 resistance could pave the way for higher targets.<\/span><\/p>\nBitcoins Signs of a potential Bitcoin bottom<\/b><\/h2>\n
On the 17th and 18th of March Bitcoin saw a half-billion-dollar inflow<\/a> into BTC ETFs. This marked the first consecutive institutional influx this month. <\/span><\/p>\nMeanwhile, the fear index, shifting from \u201cextreme fear\u201d to fear, has historically signaled a potential bottom, offering a chance to buy BTC at a discount for outsized returns.<\/span><\/p>\nLong-term holders (LTHs) seem to agree. On the 16th of March, they snapped up 167k BTC at $82k.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"bitcoins](\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-2.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Glassnode<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Yet, despite strong inflows and accumulation, Bitcoin still struggled to break $85k. Heavy leverage at support keeps it above $80k, but fuels liquidations when profit-taking kicks in at $85k.<\/span><\/p>\nIn other words, each BTC dip sees a spike in leverage<\/a> and a $2B jump in Open Interest (OI). But as BTC reclaims $85k, liquidations hit, OI unwinds<\/a>, and the price drops back to $80k.<\/span><\/p>\nThis pattern leaves Bitcoin vulnerable, with a potential pullback amid ongoing macroeconomic risks. Additionally, Binance data reveals low trading volume, with spot markets lacking significant buy orders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"bitcoins](\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-133808.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Binance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clearly, signs of $85K flipping into support are emerging \u2013 but it\u2019s not there yet.<\/span><\/p>\nBitcoins With weak spot demand, another long-squeeze risk remains<\/b><\/h2>\n
This chart<\/a> shows that a retest of $84,772 could trigger another flush-out, putting 772.4K Bitcoin at risk of sell-offs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShort-term holders (STHs) remain cautious as volatility persists, with HODLing not the preferred strategy.<\/span><\/p>\nThe STH Spend Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) has turned negative, indicating that STHs (holding <155 days) are realizing losses, adding to the selling pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"bitcoins](\"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bitcoin-Short-Term-Holder-SOPR-2.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: CryptoQuant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Leverage trading continues to rise, with OI<\/a> up 0.64% to $48.80 billion. However, weak spot demand increases the probability of a long squeeze once Bitcoin crosses this level.<\/span><\/p>\nWithout strong institutional accumulation, sell-side liquidity could rise, leading to mass liquidations of long positions and a potential retrace to the $80k demand zone.<\/span><\/p>\nTo invalidate this setup and trigger a bear trap, Bitcoin<\/a> must generate strong buying momentum at $85k to break resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Bitcoin needs to turn the $85,000 resistance into a support zone for a bullish breakout.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
- Monitoring ETF flow trends alongside key technical levels will be essential in assessing BTC\u2019s near-term trajectory.<\/em>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> has been range-bound between $81,000 and $85,000, since its decline to $78k a week ago. Turning the $85k resistance into a solid demand zone is now key for a rally.<\/span><\/p>\n
Technical analysis<\/a> suggests that if BTC fails to hold the $81,000 support level, it could test lower support zones around $78,446. Conversely, reclaiming and consolidating above the $85,000 resistance could pave the way for higher targets.<\/span><\/p>\n
Bitcoins Signs of a potential Bitcoin bottom<\/b><\/h2>\n
On the 17th and 18th of March Bitcoin saw a half-billion-dollar inflow<\/a> into BTC ETFs. This marked the first consecutive institutional influx this month. <\/span><\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the fear index, shifting from \u201cextreme fear\u201d to fear, has historically signaled a potential bottom, offering a chance to buy BTC at a discount for outsized returns.<\/span><\/p>\n
Long-term holders (LTHs) seem to agree. On the 16th of March, they snapped up 167k BTC at $82k.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Glassnode<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Yet, despite strong inflows and accumulation, Bitcoin still struggled to break $85k. Heavy leverage at support keeps it above $80k, but fuels liquidations when profit-taking kicks in at $85k.<\/span><\/p>\n
In other words, each BTC dip sees a spike in leverage<\/a> and a $2B jump in Open Interest (OI). But as BTC reclaims $85k, liquidations hit, OI unwinds<\/a>, and the price drops back to $80k.<\/span><\/p>\n
This pattern leaves Bitcoin vulnerable, with a potential pullback amid ongoing macroeconomic risks. Additionally, Binance data reveals low trading volume, with spot markets lacking significant buy orders.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Binance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clearly, signs of $85K flipping into support are emerging \u2013 but it\u2019s not there yet.<\/span><\/p>\n
Bitcoins With weak spot demand, another long-squeeze risk remains<\/b><\/h2>\n
This chart<\/a> shows that a retest of $84,772 could trigger another flush-out, putting 772.4K Bitcoin at risk of sell-offs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Short-term holders (STHs) remain cautious as volatility persists, with HODLing not the preferred strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n
The STH Spend Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) has turned negative, indicating that STHs (holding <155 days) are realizing losses, adding to the selling pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nSource: CryptoQuant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Leverage trading continues to rise, with OI<\/a> up 0.64% to $48.80 billion. However, weak spot demand increases the probability of a long squeeze once Bitcoin crosses this level.<\/span><\/p>\n
Without strong institutional accumulation, sell-side liquidity could rise, leading to mass liquidations of long positions and a potential retrace to the $80k demand zone.<\/span><\/p>\n
To invalidate this setup and trigger a bear trap, Bitcoin<\/a> must generate strong buying momentum at $85k to break resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n
- Monitoring ETF flow trends alongside key technical levels will be essential in assessing BTC\u2019s near-term trajectory.<\/em>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n