2026-01-16 23:38:45

Bitcoin's current upside move is worth examining through a technical lens. The critical zone sits around 86,500 where we're seeing the heaviest liquidity concentration—a level that echoes the magnitude we witnessed during the October 10th, 2025 market crash. Then there's the CME gap sitting at 88,100, another level traders can't ignore.

These confluences suggest caution if you're chasing the pump. If you've been eyeing short positions on Bitcoin, the setup looks increasingly interesting given these structural barriers ahead.

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 3h ago

86500 that barrier really got stuck, depends on whether it breaks through or not --- CME gap at 88100, how to view this bearish opportunity --- Starting to argue about technicals again... I’ll just hodl --- Liquidity concentration is interesting, be cautious with short-term longs --- That crash in October is still vivid in my mind --- Honestly, if 86500 can't be broken, I think we have to wait for the next round --- Bears are itching to move, better to stay on the sidelines --- With so much structural resistance, chasing high is easy to get trapped --- I just want to know if it can directly break through 86500 to reach 88100 --- This analysis is solid, but I still lean bullish... don’t slap me in the face

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RugpullSurvivor

· 3h ago

86,500 is indeed a tough level, but I think it can be broken if it’s going to break. The key is the funding situation. --- Shorts need to be careful; this wave might not go as smoothly. --- Wait, is the gap at 88,100 really that important? Feels exaggerated. --- The technicals look good, but who knows what the fundamentals are thinking... --- The short positions are a bit too crowded right now, which makes a blow-up most likely. --- Ah, I wish I had accumulated more at the low points. It’s painful to watch now. --- Whether 88,100 breaks or not, no one really knows; everyone’s a Monday morning quarterback after the fact. --- The most liquid areas are often the most dangerous. I’m feeling a bit cautious. --- This kind of technical analysis seems reasonable, but in crypto markets, nothing ever follows the script... --- It’s hard to short, and it feels like the top signal isn’t in place yet.

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