Profits and Losses in the $70k $66k Bitcoin Range

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Sep 17, 2025, 04:23 PM
Anyone else noticing how Bitcoin's been bouncing around the $70k to $66k range since it dropped from $60k? There was a solid buy surge, but bulls just can't push it past $73k. Now we’re stuck between $66k and $70k.
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maxi365Member
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#2Sep 17, 2025, 06:56 PM
In response to that, I made some cash but also took some losses. When the market was tanking, I shorted futures and it worked out, but then I messed up my timing around $63k-$64k. The market reversed and hit my stop loss.
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#3Sep 17, 2025, 09:31 PM
I was long on Bitcoin around $63k, caught some nice moves up. But then I got liquidated on a new position I opened last week when the market opened on Monday. Right after that, it surged to $73k. Not upset though, I only lost a bit of my earlier gains. Plenty of long plays available for those willing to risk it.
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max365Newbie
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#4Sep 19, 2025, 03:54 PM
Risk management is key to avoid nasty liquidations. If you're using low use and seeing gains, remember that profits won’t match those high use trades. Greed can get traders wrecked. I prefer a low use long position with enough capital to protect myself.
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#5Sep 20, 2025, 06:27 AM
Not gonna lie, I struggle to keep track but think I'm doing okay. I'm not day trading much in this consolidation phase, just small trades with minimal use. Waiting for a breakout, whether it's above $70k or below $60k. Small trades are safer right now.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#6Sep 20, 2025, 10:02 AM
Honestly, I’m not making any profits. I stick to holding, even if I’m not as consistent as I should be. The market's for patient folks. When Bitcoin hit $74k, shorts got wrecked. And with all this geopolitical stuff, it’s impacting prices. Holding feels like the best move now.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#7Sep 20, 2025, 04:06 PM
I still see potential for shorts. I don’t think we’ve hit bottom yet, might see it dip below the $59k mark. The short-term outlook could be bullish, given the current momentum. Good time for tight stop losses on sell trades.
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#8Sep 20, 2025, 08:20 PM
I bought a little Bitcoin under $66k and saw some unrealized profits as it hit $70k. But it keeps fluctuating. I’m a holder, not really into use like those frequent traders. They’ll probably profit more.
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#9Sep 20, 2025, 10:23 PM
If you’re a holder, stop stressing over daily price changes. Just buy regularly, maybe use DCA. It's the best way to stack BTC.
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whale420Senior Member
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#10Sep 21, 2025, 03:50 AM
I’m steering clear of Bitcoin trades right now. The market's still consolidating and trading fees are high. I’m focusing on altcoins instead. Their price movements are easier to manage and offer better rewards.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#11Sep 21, 2025, 09:25 AM
I think Bitcoin’s current price action is creating solid support around $70k. It looks like we’re just moving up in $10k increments, like $60k, $70k, $80k. Just recently, when it hit $70k, it quickly jumped to $73k.
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0x5ag3Newbie
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#12Sep 21, 2025, 12:00 PM
Yeah, I managed to make some profits lately. I shorted and then went long, and when it hit $70k again, it worked out nicely for me. Just started trading again, but keeping it minimal to avoid overtrading.
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tom.maxiSenior Member
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#13Sep 21, 2025, 12:34 PM
Bitcoin is super volatile. It can break out or down from any price zone, even after weeks. Sure, trading in a zone is okay, but you gotta be cautious. Believing a zone is safe can backfire big time.
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maxoracleMember
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#14Sep 21, 2025, 02:03 PM
Honestly, I’m not trading much right now. The ongoing war can change market dynamics in an instant. The risk-to-reward ratio just isn’t in my favor, so I’m only buying small amounts when prices dip.
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chris_gasMember
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#15Sep 21, 2025, 05:42 PM
I made some profits, but I missed my chance to buy in low. Just gotta stay patient and keep analyzing the market to find my next entry point.
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0xDiamondMember
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#16Sep 23, 2025, 04:21 PM
I thought Bitcoin would fall to around $55k, but here we are, still holding around $60k. I’m DCA at $64k and just holding. Prices have risen to $70k, but I’m waiting to see if we break above $74k or if it dips back to $65k.
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0xWhaleMember
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#17Sep 23, 2025, 10:25 PM
That range was definitely tradable if you played it right. I caught a few moves buying near $66k and selling closer to $70k. Nothing massive, but sideways markets can be manageable without using use.
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w1ld5tackFull Member
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#18Sep 25, 2025, 07:42 AM
In hindsight, it all seems easy, but it’s not. When Bitcoin hit $74k and dropped to $65k, I hesitated to jump in because the sentiment was bearish. I got burned last time I traded at $70k, so I'm wary now. Just hoping for another chance.
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