By 2026, Bitcoin's market trend is being pulled in three directions simultaneously—macroeconomics, capital flows, and market sentiment—none of which are willing to let go. On the surface, it appears lively, but in reality, it's a "range-bound tug-of-war."
From a technical perspective, a spot ETF launched by a major platform has served as a stabilizing factor, at least protecting the bottom reasonably well. However, the Federal Reserve's stance remains uncertain, and large capital is on the sidelines, so the market is stuck—trying to push higher but unable to do so.
What is the most probable scenario? Bitcoin repeatedly tests the range between and @E1@ USD, with the $90,000 to $120,000 zone being the most likely area for conflict. If macroeconomic conditions turn sour and capital flows retreat, support levels around $50,000 could be tested again. Conversely, as liquidity becomes active and ETF investments continue to pour in, targets of $120,000 or even higher could be reached at any time.
The current focus isn't on "going all-in now," but on watching signals that could change the game: Is capital continuously flowing in? Are leverage positions quietly building up? Have long-term holders started to reduce their holdings?
Before these signals appear, the market is actually in a preparatory phase—it's not ready for a true breakout yet. Instead of risking everything, it's better to exercise patience.
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SerNgmi
· 18h ago
90,000-120,000 is really tense, let's wait for the signal.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 18h ago
The tug-of-war in the range is spot on, now it's just a matter of who blinks first.
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Feeling stuck there, really intense. Even ETF's safe haven can't withstand the Fed's mouth.
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I bet it will bounce back and forth a few times in the 90,000 to 120,000 range. So boring.
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Rather than going all-in, I prefer to wait for signals. But when waiting for signals, I'm afraid of missing out. That's my daily routine.
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I didn't see the big players reducing their holdings, but I was the first to reduce my position.
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When will liquidity become active? I'm so tired of waiting I almost fall asleep.
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If the 50,000 support level is really tested, I wouldn't be caught off guard, well, actually I would.
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Watching for signals until my eyes hurt, but they can change in just an hour.
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All-in players are brave, but I’m more like someone waiting to see others go all-in.
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ForkThisDAO
· 18h ago
The tug-of-war is just a tug-of-war. Anyway, between 50,000 and 140,000, I’ll just watch who can patiently sit through it until the end.
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ForkThisDAO
· 18h ago
50,000 DAI, test again. This time, it's really unstable.
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WhaleStalker
· 18h ago
The tug-of-war within the range is testing who can hold on. Expect a break above 120,000.
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BearMarketBuilder
· 18h ago
Be patient and wait for the signal, don't rush to get on board. Right now, it's a gamble on how the Federal Reserve will play their hand.
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probably_nothing_anon
· 18h ago
The tug-of-war in the range is correct; be really careful around 90,000-120,000. It seems that big players are also waiting for signals.
By 2026, Bitcoin's market trend is being pulled in three directions simultaneously—macroeconomics, capital flows, and market sentiment—none of which are willing to let go. On the surface, it appears lively, but in reality, it's a "range-bound tug-of-war."
From a technical perspective, a spot ETF launched by a major platform has served as a stabilizing factor, at least protecting the bottom reasonably well. However, the Federal Reserve's stance remains uncertain, and large capital is on the sidelines, so the market is stuck—trying to push higher but unable to do so.
What is the most probable scenario? Bitcoin repeatedly tests the range between and @E1@ USD, with the $90,000 to $120,000 zone being the most likely area for conflict. If macroeconomic conditions turn sour and capital flows retreat, support levels around $50,000 could be tested again. Conversely, as liquidity becomes active and ETF investments continue to pour in, targets of $120,000 or even higher could be reached at any time.
The current focus isn't on "going all-in now," but on watching signals that could change the game: Is capital continuously flowing in? Are leverage positions quietly building up? Have long-term holders started to reduce their holdings?
Before these signals appear, the market is actually in a preparatory phase—it's not ready for a true breakout yet. Instead of risking everything, it's better to exercise patience.