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Bitcoin falls under $42,000, resulting in the liquidation of most long positions on various exchanges.
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $42,000 for the second time over the weekend after it was unable to surpass $43,100, with trading volumes remaining low following the ETF excitement at the end of the previous week.
At the time of writing, BTC was priced at $41,870 on most major exchanges. The value remains above the critical support level of $40,250; however, selling pressure is increasing ahead of the Asian markets opening for trading.
The leading cryptocurrency saw $23.68 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours, with approximately 85% of these being long positions — totaling $20.11 million, as per CoinGlass data.
The liquidations primarily impacted traders on major exchanges, with Binance and OKX experiencing the most significant effects, recording liquidations of $7.51 million and $5.26 million, respectively.
Sell the news
The approval and introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs initially caused a spike in Bitcoin’s price, reaching about $49,000. However, following this initial enthusiasm, there has been a significant decline in price, partly due to market reactions typical of “sell the news” scenarios.
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This type of market behavior frequently occurs when there is a buildup of anticipation for an event (such as the launch of ETFs), followed by a rapid sell-off once the event takes place.
From a technical analysis standpoint, Bitcoin was indicating signs of buyer fatigue and heightened selling pressure. Analysts monitoring indicators like the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) observed that Bitcoin was trading at critical resistance levels, hinting at a possible price correction.
These technical indicators can often result in a self-fulfilling prophecy as traders and investors respond to them.
ETF issuers buying the dip
In the meantime, ETF issuers have reportedly acquired 23,000 BTC during the downturn, with BlackRock responsible for 11,500 Bitcoin. It remains uncertain whether the interest in these products will continue to grow or if the weekend’s inactivity is a sign of what is to come in the following days.
Experts suggest that if these institutions persist in purchasing Bitcoin at similar levels, it could result in a supply shortage within a few months and potentially drive the price to new heights.
However, the market has been cautious regarding outflows from Grayscale’s GBTC ETF, as its holders have been at a loss since 2022 and may be seeking an opportunity to sell once they break even.
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