Bitcoin fell to $115,002 on Thursday, slipping over 6% from its July 14th record peak, surged open profits to a new high of $44.5 billion.
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- Bitcoin fell to $115,002, down 6% from its all-time high on July 14th.
- Open Interest hit a new record of $44.5 billion, indicating an increase in leveraged trading that is declining.
- Binance’s permanent spot spread signaled long pressure despite price resistance close to $120,000.
As Bitcoin (BTC) prices recede, traders continue to open new positions at a record-breaking pace. An analysis by the crypto-contributor Arab chain shows that the sharp rise in open profits along with lower prices indicates that the use of leverage by many speculators is increasingly driving the market. This dynamic makes Bitcoin more vulnerable to volatility and liquidation if trends change suddenly.
Instead of long-term investors, such conditions often reflect an influx of short-term players looking to profit from short-term moves. With so much leverage built into the system, a sudden price reversal can lead to a series of liquidation.
Long builds as Bitcoin’s permanent price exceeds the spot
At the same time, Binance data shows that the price of permanent Bitcoin contracts is rising beyond the spot market. As crypto analyst Boris Best notes, this positive spread suggests a long increase in pressure as traders bet upside down during daytime movements.
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Earlier this week, Bitcoin was spiked briefly from $116,000 to $120,000, causing FOMO among retailers who rushed to open up long positions. However, this $120,000 level served as resistance. Large market participants used it to place sell orders and lower prices.
This pattern shows that even though the funding rate is still approaching neutral, traders respond quickly to price changes and take positions without waiting for a definitive confirmation. As a result, the market is susceptible to immediate responses.
Bitcoin Technical indicators refer to weakening momentum
On the daily charts, Bitcoin has slipped under the middle line of the 20-day Bollinger Band, currently at $116,305. The price is close to a low band at around $109,000, and could serve as temporary support. Further sales can be caused by clean breaks below this level.
Bitcoin Daily Chart. Credit: crypto.news
The relative strength index has dropped from its recent high to 52.58, indicating a decline in bullish momentum. If Bitcoin cannot quickly recover the $116,000-$117,000 range, then deeper retraces to under $109,000 is more likely.
In an advantage, a recovery of over $120,000 indicates that buyers are regaining control and sales pressures are eased.
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