Bitcoin's price is teetering on a critical support level as it navigates recent market turbulence. On Nov. 26, Bitcoin saw a modest recovery after a severe sell-off which liquidated over $500 million in long positions. Despite this bounce, traders remain cautious, focusing on the $92,500 mark which has become pivotal for Bitcoin’s next direction. A failure to hold this level could lead to further downside, while a solid defense could set the stage for a potential rally.
The recent price drop saw Bitcoin fall to a local low around $92,600 on Bitstamp. Although the price rebounded, there is still uncertainty in the market. Keith Alan, co-founder of Material Indicators, suggested that the recovery might not be sustainable, describing the current price action as lacking the confirmation of a solid support level. He warned that the bounce could be a trap for long positions, pointing out that the chart didn’t show a strong validation of support for Bitcoin at these levels.
Prominent trader Skew also highlighted the importance of the $92,500-$92,000 zone, noting that losing this area could trigger a broader sell-off across the market. He described this price range as a key point between a potential upward movement and a deeper correction. The current pullback from the recent highs of $93,500 mirrors the percentage drop seen during Bitcoin's earlier retracement in November, reinforcing the significance of holding the $92.5K region.
Meanwhile, data from CoinGlass showed that over $525 million in crypto positions were liquidated in just 24 hours, illustrating the continued volatility in the market. Sina, co-founder of 21st Capital, pointed out that the liquidation of leveraged long positions has removed much of the upward pressure for now. He suggested that if Bitcoin's price begins rising again, it could trigger a short squeeze, particularly if the price approaches the $97,000 mark, where $1.5 billion in short positions could be liquidated.
However, caution remains as leverage levels in the market remain high despite the liquidation event. Axel Adler Jr. from CryptoQuant warned that the liquidation of long positions around $93,000 allows bears an opportunity to profit if Bitcoin approaches that level again. With traders still holding substantial leveraged positions, the risk of more volatility persists, and Bitcoin's price remains vulnerable to further fluctuations.
The next few days are crucial for determining whether the cryptocurrency can hold the $92,500 support level or if it will face deeper declines.
