Is Bitcoin's Current Rally Just an Illusion?

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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#1Jan 18, 2023, 08:08 AM
Bitcoin's been dipping for five days straight. Analysts have a bunch of theories about why it couldn't hit $90K after blasting past $80K with no obstacles on the chart. But seriously, how did it even pump up initially?
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shard_2013Full Member
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#2Jan 18, 2023, 02:16 PM
What do you mean by real volume? This isn't new for crypto. I remember someone talking about this before: if you want more buyers than sellers, it usually happens during a prolonged bull market.
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#3Jan 18, 2023, 05:21 PM
Totally agree, this isn’t a real bull run. The price action is weird. It goes up a bit, then drops back, pressured by sellers. In March, sellers were clearly dominating, and in April, buyers seemed to take over. But since breaking $80K, it’s been a slow decline.
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#4Jan 18, 2023, 11:40 PM
Yup, it’s year one of a bear market. Any higher highs we see might just be a temporary bull phase before we consolidate. It’s nice to see $80K, but it won’t stick in a bear market. Plus, speculators will cash out at that tempting price.
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0xVaultNewbie
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#5Jan 19, 2023, 01:20 AM
When you do TA on Bitcoin, remember this market loves to create and wipe out liquidity, just like gold. Now it’s more complex to analyze. It can make a push to lure buyers, then drop to take out liquidity. Don’t expect a rally after rejecting strong zones without clearing them first.
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ben.bitHero Member
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#6Jan 19, 2023, 03:00 AM
Looking at the daily chart, I see a double top. First at around $75K, then again at $81K. The price is clearly slowing down now. I think it might bounce back from $75K, but if not, we could see it drop to $58K.
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#7Jan 19, 2023, 07:51 AM
Yeah, the recent rally lacked volume. Traditional TA shows that these moves often don’t last. A major news event could inject volume and keep it going, but without that, we’ll likely see prices drop until the end of the month.
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pr0to88Member
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#8Jan 19, 2023, 09:48 AM
Still up from 60K though. So if we look at 76/60, that’s a 26.7% gain from the low. It’s still a baby bull. But who knows, it could tank hard, and calling it a baby bull might be wrong.
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mr_blockMember
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#9Jan 20, 2023, 04:52 PM
For real, it’s tough to predict where the market is headed. We could see it drop lower. Those who bought around 62K are cashing out, causing a decline. But if it breaks out, it could hit 90K. Just remember, crypto is volatile.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#10Jan 20, 2023, 08:42 PM
In this market, volatility is wild. We can’t really rely on past patterns to predict future movements. Buying and selling pressures are just causing confusion, and right now, selling pressure seems stronger.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#11Jan 21, 2023, 02:09 AM
Always check the daily volumes. If they’re rising, that trend is real. If not, any price move is just speculation waiting for a reversal.
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sage_2014Member
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#12Jan 21, 2023, 06:19 AM
We’re clearly not seeing enough buyer interest. Sure, you can hype it up, but there’s no evidence that buyers are getting excited. EMA and BB indicators show it’s not looking great. Set a stop loss if it drops under 70K. That’s key.
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#13Jan 21, 2023, 11:47 AM
The big worry is the volume moving to derivatives while the market seems focused on squeezing bulls instead of growing organically. If the market feels bullish, it might ignore squeezes, but we definitely need a strong narrative to push Bitcoin higher.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#14Jan 21, 2023, 01:15 PM
I’m cool with this. That recent drop below $80K? Healthy pullback in my book. $80K is now a significant resistance, but if we can surpass it, I believe we’ll hit $100K again before we drop to $60K.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#15Jan 21, 2023, 02:22 PM
The $60K level is like the mining floor for Bitcoin. If it dips below $70K, the buying frenzy will be insane. People will find ways to buy BTC even if they’re in tough situations. This kind of discount doesn’t come often.
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#16Jan 21, 2023, 07:50 PM
Truth is, some folks get too confident when the market seems stable. A little rise makes them think it’ll last. They forget about external events that can influence prices. The current moment is a wake-up call that the market is unpredictable.
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