Bitcoin today exhibited a remarkably volatile candlestick pattern—price repeatedly tested around $91,000, with a 24-hour decline approaching 3%. During the session, it even dipped to $90,800, breaking through the support level at $93,000 this morning. Signs of a bearish sell-off are becoming increasingly evident.
What is the main driving force behind this? Capital outflows. Data shows that the net outflow of spot ETFs today reached $583 million, the second-highest since last year. Among them, the mainstream products FBTC and IBIT contributed nearly $400 million in outflows. The collective cashing out by institutional investors indicates a rapid shift in market sentiment. Coupled with the Federal Reserve’s latest statements reinforcing inflation concerns, the macro environment has suddenly become tense, causing short-term traders to panic sell—those holding positions for less than 155 days are rushing to liquidate on exchanges, creating a stampede effect.
Technical signals are also not very optimistic. Both the 2-hour chart and the 30-day moving average have been broken, with short-term bearish momentum continuing to build. However, the 120-day moving average (around $90,700) is still providing support, barely holding the psychological $90,000 level. The current pattern is that $93,000 above acts as resistance, while $90,000 below is the last line of defense. A breakdown is likely to lead to a test of support around $84,500. Interestingly, about 70% of retail investors remain bullish, forming a stark counterbalance to the large-scale institutional withdrawals.
Key points to watch moving forward: First, whether $90,000 can hold steady; second, how the US non-farm payroll data performs this weekend. Weak non-farm data could ease market fears of rate hikes, giving $BTC a breather; conversely, strong data may prolong short-term pressure. Trading advice: spot holders can wait for $90,000 to stabilize before adding positions; contract traders should resolutely avoid heavy long positions—recently, 230,000 traders got liquidated, a lesson still fresh. Patience and waiting for rebound signals before acting will be more prudent.
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ValidatorViking
· 01-09 18:17
If the $90,000 cannot be maintained, then this round of liquidation will really happen. Institutions bailing is the tell...
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TokenUnlocker
· 01-09 05:19
Institutions are starting to dump again, retail investors are still dreaming of going long
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If 90,000 can't hold, then 8.45 is really coming. This stampede effect is absolute
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Non-farm payroll data is the real key; acting now is equivalent to courting death
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23,000 traders got liquidated and haven't learned their lesson? Truly...
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70% retail investors are bullish while institutions are withdrawing; this opposing move is a bit risky
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The Federal Reserve's aggressive inflation tactic has been too harsh, directly confusing the market
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Waiting a bit longer with spot trading is fine; don't be fooled by the rebound
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ETH and BNB will definitely follow the decline; mainstream coins are linked like this
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GateUser-44a00d6c
· 01-08 01:30
Institutions are dumping, retail investors are still sleepwalking. The counterparty effect is hilarious to me.
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Another $90,000,000 defense battle. Every time they say it's the last line of defense, will it really be next time?
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Outflow of $583 million. If the non-farm payroll data is strong again, it might really go to 8.45.
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FBTC and IBIT are crashing together. This rhythm doesn't feel right.
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70% retail investors are bullish VS institutions retreating. You have to trust yourself a lot to hold on.
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It looks like around 91,000 is being repeatedly tested. Purely a leek-cutting operation.
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No courage to add to spot, even less to futures. Better wait and see the non-farm payroll.
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The short-term profit-taking panic effect is truly incredible, one after another rushing out.
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As soon as inflation concerns appear, this happens. It feels like 90,000 might not hold, friends.
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The lesson from 230,000 liquidations hasn't been forgotten. Who dares to hold heavy positions...
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FreeRider
· 01-08 01:26
Have the institutions started buying the dip? It seems like all the retail investors are the ones getting shaken out.
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MidnightMEVeater
· 01-08 01:22
Institutions are withdrawing, and 70% of retail investors are still taking the bait. This is a perfect demonstration of the counterparty effect—truly impressive.
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CryptoHistoryClass
· 01-08 01:10
institutions dumping 5.83B while retail still 70% bullish... history rhymes doesn't it. we've seen this exact playbook before—the ones who should know better are already heading for the exits
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SigmaBrain
· 01-08 01:08
Institutions are harvesting again, and this time the scale is not small... Wait until 90,000 stabilizes before buying the dip.
#密码资产动态追踪 Market Quick Review for January 8:
Bitcoin today exhibited a remarkably volatile candlestick pattern—price repeatedly tested around $91,000, with a 24-hour decline approaching 3%. During the session, it even dipped to $90,800, breaking through the support level at $93,000 this morning. Signs of a bearish sell-off are becoming increasingly evident.
What is the main driving force behind this? Capital outflows. Data shows that the net outflow of spot ETFs today reached $583 million, the second-highest since last year. Among them, the mainstream products FBTC and IBIT contributed nearly $400 million in outflows. The collective cashing out by institutional investors indicates a rapid shift in market sentiment. Coupled with the Federal Reserve’s latest statements reinforcing inflation concerns, the macro environment has suddenly become tense, causing short-term traders to panic sell—those holding positions for less than 155 days are rushing to liquidate on exchanges, creating a stampede effect.
Technical signals are also not very optimistic. Both the 2-hour chart and the 30-day moving average have been broken, with short-term bearish momentum continuing to build. However, the 120-day moving average (around $90,700) is still providing support, barely holding the psychological $90,000 level. The current pattern is that $93,000 above acts as resistance, while $90,000 below is the last line of defense. A breakdown is likely to lead to a test of support around $84,500. Interestingly, about 70% of retail investors remain bullish, forming a stark counterbalance to the large-scale institutional withdrawals.
Key points to watch moving forward: First, whether $90,000 can hold steady; second, how the US non-farm payroll data performs this weekend. Weak non-farm data could ease market fears of rate hikes, giving $BTC a breather; conversely, strong data may prolong short-term pressure. Trading advice: spot holders can wait for $90,000 to stabilize before adding positions; contract traders should resolutely avoid heavy long positions—recently, 230,000 traders got liquidated, a lesson still fresh. Patience and waiting for rebound signals before acting will be more prudent.
Monitor the performance of main cryptocurrencies like $ETH, $BNB, and others.