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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has sustained an impressive bullish streak over the past week, marking a significant upward trajectory in its value. With seven out of the last eight days showing positive growth, the meme coin has not only managed to reclaim a critical low of $0.0000076 it registered in December last year, but has also encountered several notable barriers along its upward climb.

In its journey through September, SHIB faced resistance from the established resistance zone and a daily bearish order block situated above $0.00000755.

However, the October rally saw a significant shift, as the hurdle transformed into support, propelling the coin beyond the December low, with the current SHIB price according to CoinGecko standing at $0.0000078, indicating a 2.5% dip over the last 24 hours but still showcasing a substantial 14% surge over the past seven days.

Price Analysis Reveals Liquidation Levels And Potential Pullbacks

The recent price analysis report has highlighted substantial liquidation levels within the cryptocurrency market, drawing attention to a key threshold at $0.0000077 as the upper boundary for liquidations. Additionally, the analysis revealed that medium liquidation levels are concentrated within the range of $0.0000078 to $0.0000079.

These findings indicate that traders and investors should closely monitor these price levels, as they serve as crucial points of interest, potentially signifying significant shifts in market sentiment and trading activity.

The data suggests that these specific price points are currently important reference points in assessing the cryptocurrency’s price dynamics and potential market reactions.

This information hints at the possibility of an extended pullback, potentially leading to a liquidity hunt that could drive SHIB towards the $0.0000077 mark.

The medium liquidation level at $0.0000083 is a significant chart obstacle for SHIB, potentially posing a formidable challenge to any further price increases. It has historically acted as a strong resistance point, and breaking through it could be a key factor in SHIB’s future price performance.

The bullish momentum of Bitcoin has the potential to be a crucial factor in helping SHIB overcome its current price obstacle, especially if Bitcoin surpasses the $35,000 mark. Bitcoin’s significant influence on the broader cryptocurrency market means that a strong Bitcoin rally could stimulate greater interest and investment in SHIB, possibly enabling it to exceed the $0.0000083 level. This highlights the interdependence of various cryptocurrencies and the impact of Bitcoin’s performance on its counterparts.

SHIB’s Growing Investor Interest

Interestingly, Shiba Inu has witnessed a surge in the total number of addresses, currently reaching a new high of 3.63 million, as per data provided by IntoTheBlock.

This substantial increase in the number of addresses indicates a growing interest in SHIB among investors and traders. Furthermore, IntoTheBlock’s data also highlights an uptick in Shiba Inu profitability, indicating that the positive price action has contributed to a favorable investment landscape for the meme coin.

Shiba Inu’s recent price movements suggest a resilient and increasingly promising outlook, despite the challenges posed by key resistance levels and potential pullbacks.

As Shiba Inu reverses its December downtrend, investors are eagerly watching for signs of a potential upward trend. The cryptocurrency market’s resilience and the enthusiasm of Shiba Inu’s community underline the possibility of brighter days ahead.

(This site’s content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk).

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Bitcoin price is still above the $33,200 support zone. BTC could start a fresh increase unless there is a close below the 100 hourly SMA and $33,400.

Bitcoin is still struggling to clear the $35,000 resistance.
The price is trading above $33,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $34,120 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the trend line and then $34,555.

Bitcoin Price Holds Key Support

Bitcoin price failed to gain strength for a close above the $35,000 resistance zone. BTC started a fresh decline below the $34,500 level. There was a move below the $34,000 zone as well before the bulls appeared.

A low is formed near $33,717 and the price is still well above the 100 hourly Simple moving average. It is slowly moving higher above the $34,000 level. There was a break above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $35,140 swing high to the $33,717 low.

Bitcoin is now trading above $33,650 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $34,100 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $34,120 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.

The next key resistance could be near $34,550 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $35,140 swing high to the $33,717 low. The main resistance is still near the $35,000 zone.

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com

A clear move above the $35,000 resistance might start another surge. The next key resistance could be $36,500. Any more gains might send BTC toward the $38,000 level in the coming days.

Another Decline In BTC?

If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $34,550 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $33,700 level.

The next major support is near the $33,400 level and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If there is a move below the 100 hourly Simple moving average, there is a risk of more downsides. In the stated case, the price could decline toward the $31,500 level in the coming sessions.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $33,700, followed by $33,400.

Major Resistance Levels – $34,120, $34,550, and $35,000.

In what is seen to be a monumental move, dYdX, a layer-2 decentralized exchange (DEX), is open-sourcing its code as the platform prepares to implement v4. The exchange has a total value locked (TVL) of over $353 million, according to DeFiLlama.

dYdX Open-Sourcing Code Ahead Of V4

According to an X post on October 24, dYdX plans to eventually operate on its standalone blockchain on Cosmos, migrating from being a layer-2 exchange reliant on Ethereum for security. The standalone blockchain, dYdX Chain, will be built using the Cosmos software developer kit (SDK) and powered by the Tendermint proof-of-stake consensus algorithm.

In blockchain, projects often open source their code, allowing the public to scrutinize how smart contracts operate. By going public, the protocol is helping to build trust with users and community members, boosting security and increasing decentralization. This is especially important because the DEX handles sensitive financial data to facilitate trustless trading for all users. 

Antonio Juliano, the founder of dYdX, has already said the exchange developer, dYdX Trading Inc., is updating its charter to become a Public Benefit Corporation. The exchange developers will work on an open project without benefiting. Though the platform will remain a for-profit company as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), the founder and the board will “not solely act to maximize shareholder value but act in the public benefit.”

Still, the layer-2 protocol has to receive approval from the community through a vote before the project transitions to v4 on Cosmos. Afterward, as stated by Juliano, dYdX will become fully open-source and decentralized, meaning the community will take over how the protocol evolves through a governance vote effected by the dYdX Foundation. 

Will New Features Propel The Token To 2023 Highs?

With v4, dYdX will build an off-chain order book and release an equally scalable matching engine that can process more transactions. This way, the development team believes this will “dramatically” enhance the protocol, all without charging trading fees, since it will run on Cosmos, a scalable layer-1 and interoperable blockchain.

Part of these enhancements include making dYdX more efficient in trading. Subsequently, several features, such as batch execution and limit orders, will go live. At the same time, dYdX v4 will support trading new asset classes, such as equities, commodities, and real estate, making the protocol more versatile.

Ahead of this transition, the native token of the exchange is trading at H2 2023 highs, looking at price action. Notably, the token has broken above July to October 2023 resistance levels with increasing volumes. At the same time, looking at the development in the daily chart, bull bars are banding along the upper BB, pointing to strong upward momentum. The region around $3.25 and $3.5, marking Q1 2023 highs, could be immediate targets for optimistic bulls.

Predicting the Bitcoin price movements and when altcoin prices will rally again is not a small feat but one analyst has managed to do so. Crypto analyst TonyTheBull has been calling for a bull market, saying that this cycle differs from previous ones in the fact that there will be a rally this year.

This proved to be true last week when the price of Bitcoin started surging and hit as high as $35,100. Now the analyst has called the next altcoin to outperform, and it already is.

Fetch (FET) Is Next Altcoin In Line

In the latest iteration of the CoinChartist (VIP) newsletter, crypto analyst TonyTheBull revealed that Fetch (FET) was his next pick after the Bitcoin breakout. He revealed that he had previously bought FET which ended up outperforming in January, and believes the same will be the case here as well.

FET which is one of the top AI-powered crypto tokens is already on the rise after the analyst called it at the $0.24 level. TonyTheBull also posits that a Raging Bull indicator flipping on would be able to confirm further upside. “Waiting for the Raging Bull to turn on would help confirm increased bullishness in the altcoin,” the newsletter read.

The Raging Bull Indicator, explained the analyst, “was designed using the Relative Strength Index to help indicate when Bitcoin or other assets are in a bull market, and more importantly, and impulsive like trend.” Basically, this indicator helps to show the strength of a cryptocurrency.

Looking at FET’s performance since the call, it has already climbed over 30% and is now trading above $0.3, hitting a local peak of $0.32 on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Not The Only One Looking Good

Despite Bitcoin still looking incredibly bullish on the charts, the analyst points out some altcoins that have had their Raging Bull Indicators turned on this year as well. The first on the list is Solana whose indicator turned on for the first time since 2022. Following this, the digital asset went on a massive run but it might not be done.

TonyTheBull revealed that the last time this indicator was turned on, Solana blew up by 500%, and then continued on to do a 17,000% rally. So if it sticks to historical performance, the Solana rally might only be in its early stages.

The next altcoin to appear on the list is Chainlink’s LINK. LINK moved from around $7 to over $11 in a matter of days. But just like Solana, this coin may only be in its early stages. LINK’s Raging Bull Indicator last turned on in 2019 and the coin saw a “700% in the near term, and more than 9,000% in total.” The analyst further added, “This might not be a setup to sleep on.”

In a recent development, US lawmakers have urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance (BNB) and stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). 

The lawmakers, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, reference a controversial Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that alleges Hamas and its affiliate raised significant funds through cryptocurrencies. 

Binance And Tether Face Calls For Criminal Charges

In a joint letter signed by Senator Lummis and Representative French Hill, the lawmakers express deep concern over reports indicating that “unregulated crypto intermediaries” outside the United States have allegedly facilitated illicit financial activities, including financing terrorism, such as Hamas’s attacks on Israel.

Lummis and Hill urged the DOJ to promptly reach a charging decision regarding Binance, considering the extent of its involvement, and to conclude the ongoing investigation into Tether’s alleged illicit activities.

The lawmakers refer to the WSJ report of October 10, 2023, which disclosed that Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah had received cryptocurrency funding since August 2021. They stress the DOJ’s need to hold any entities facilitating illicit activities accountable. The letter further reads: 

We believe that it’s imperative that the Department of Justice hold bad actors accountable if they are shown to facilitate illicit activity. Binance, notably, is an unregulated crypto asset exchange based in the Seychelles and Cayman Islands. Binance has historically been linked to illicit activity and is purportedly the subject of a current Department of Justice investigation.

On the other hand, Tether faced a fine by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in 2021 for issues related to backing its stablecoin USDT. 

The lawmakers urged the DOJ to thoroughly assess whether Binance and Tether have provided material support and resources for terrorism by violating applicable sanctions laws and the Bank Secrecy Act. Lummis and Hill emphasize the importance of swift action to cut off funding sources for terrorists targeting Israel.

Tether Counters Allegations

In response to Senator Lummis and Rep. Hill’s claims, Tether issued a statement addressing the “misinformation” surrounding the potential misuse of cryptocurrencies. 

Tether references independent investigations by Chainalysis and Elliptic, which found significant errors and faulty attribution techniques in reports, including the WSJ’s article. 

Tether emphasizes its commitment to regulatory compliance, due diligence, and global collaboration with law enforcement agencies. They highlight their track record of freezing assets tied to illicit activities and assert no evidence of sanctions law or Bank Secrecy Act violations.

Tether further notes the inherent transparency of blockchain technology and the proactive measures taken by virtual asset service providers to monitor and report potentially illicit activities. 

They reaffirm their dedication to transparency, compliance, and collaboration with authorities, inviting constructive dialogue and cooperation.

As the call for a DOJ investigation unfolds, the cryptocurrency community awaits further developments and the potential impact on Binance and Tether’s operations.

As of this writing, BNB is trading at $221, representing a decrease of 0.9% within the last 24 hours. However, it is worth noting that the token has experienced significant gains over the past seven and thirty days, amounting to 5.3% and 4.9%, respectively.

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The monthly trading volume of LooksRare, a decentralized non-fungible token (NFT) and digital collectible marketplace, is down 97%, crashing from $71.9 million registered in September 2023 to just $2.1 million in October, Token Terminal data shared by Web3 Academy on October 26, via X shows. 

LooksRare’s Monthly Volume Tanking, Falls To $2.1 Million In October

The unprecedented drop in activity couldn’t be pinned on any particular LooksRare-related event when writing on October 26. This contraction is despite the broader cryptocurrency market recovering, rising as seen by the welcomed expansion of leading assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

According to trackers, monthly volume has been falling steadily since April 2023. Then, the average volume exceeded $150 million, pointing to rising interest, especially from traders. At that time, it should be noted that most crypto assets were also growing.

Specifically, Bitcoin broke higher, touching $30,000, triggering demand and reviving hopes that the market was looking up again following the collapse in 2022. By June through September, the average monthly volume in LooksRare had more than halved before plunging to less than $3 million in October 2023.

The spike in monthly trading activity in April coincided with the release of LooksRare v2, which saw the platform’s developers reduce trading fees by 75% from 2% to 0.5%. The updated version is also more gas efficient, allowing traders to save up to 30% on gas compared to the previous edition. Moreover, with LooksRare allowing traders to place bulk orders when buying or selling, monthly volume rapidly rose in April.

NFT Bull Run Postponed, Will LOOKS Break Resistance Line?

With activity rapidly contracting, LOOKS, the native token of LooksRare, has also been flat-lining, looking at price action. The token trades around the $0.070 level at spot rates, retesting August highs. However, an inverted hammer suggests that the uptrend momentum could wane, and bears might reverse gains.

Despite concerns, LOOKS is up 60% from H2 2023 lows and may still rally in the months ahead. Looking at the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart, a close above $0.070 with expanding volumes could set the ball rolling for buyers who expect the token to retest 2022 lows at around $0.12.

Overall, NFT and digital collectible trading activity remains relatively lower, even with bullish traders expecting prices to turn around and rally in 2024. Recently, there was a brief increase in the floor prices of leading NFT collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Azuki, and CryptoPunk. However, with trading volume and the number of new owners still at record lows, researchers put off the chance of an NFT bull run starting in Q4 2023.

The official dismissal of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims against Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse and its co-founder Chris Larsen has reinvigorated predictions about the XRP price future trajectory. With the year coming to a close, some financial experts are already looking to 2024 and have made their expectations known as to the XRP price in 2024.  

XRP Price Could Go Above $1

Some financial specialists have given their thoughts on XRP’s price and factors that could ultimately affect the token’s trajectory. One of these experts happens to be Gillian Dewar, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Crediful, who believes that the token could rise to as high as $1 (and even go higher)  based on certain conditions. 

These conditions include XRP’s adoption rate and the state of the broader crypto market. Ripple uses XRP as its utility token in processing cross-border transactions for its clients. Some of these clients include global financial institutions, and Dewar believes that XRP’s adoption, among them, could have a significant impact on the token’s future price pattern. 

Rising To $2

Financial analyst Lauren Yarpei didn’t give an exact price that XRP could attain at the start of 2024, although she noted that some other financial experts project that it could rise to as high as $2 at the start of next year.

Dom Farnell, a co-founder of The Investors Center, is really bullish on the token as he labels XRP as one of the best altcoins. Although he didn’t give a timeframe, he believes that the XRP community will soon witness the token hitting a new all-time high (ATH). 

XRP Above $10

On the more optimistic side, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto believes that 2024 will be the year when the XRP price experiences parabolic growth. In an analysis posted on X (formerly Twitter), Egrag told their followers that the altcoin could explode 2,500% in 2024 which would mean that the XRP price climbs above $10.

In another prediction, Egrag has outlined a possible XRP price move to $30, which would happen sometime in the bull market.

XRP Price Between $14 And $17

Another crypto analyst puts the XRP price between $14 and $17 in the upcoming year. Like Egrag, the analyst sees the altcoin crossing the $10 dollar mark next year, something that would validate the expected 2,500% move upward.

On a longer time frame, the analyst expects XRP to climb as high as $24 around 2026-2027. Once again, validating Egrag’s prediction for the altcoin’s price.

Sending XRP To $500

Although the prediction of Wells Fargo Manager Shannon Thorp, is on a much longer timeframe, it is important to mention that the analyst believes that the XRP price will reach $500.

Thorp uses the fact that Ripple is moving into the cross-border payments sector, and capturing a good portion of that market share will send XRP surging in no time. The analyst, however, puts the timeframe for this sometime in 2027.

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, led by newly appointed CEO John Ray III, has embarked on an intensive legal campaign to regain control and recover assets in its pursuit of financial restitution. 

As founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits possible conviction and faces a staggering 114 years in prison if found guilty, FTX’s asset recovery plan continues under Ray’s leadership. 

FTX Bankruptcy Battle Escalates

In a recent filing with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX issued a subpoena to the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Center for AI Safety (CAIS), demanding accounting records and information regarding payments, agreements, and contracts related to the $6.5 million investment.

The motion, filed on behalf of the debtors who sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 11 and November 14, 2022, states that the Debtors are operating their businesses and managing their properties as debtors-in-possession under the Bankruptcy Code. 

It also highlights the appointment of an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors by the US Trustee. FTX’s investigations have revealed that CAIS received transfers totaling at least $6.5 million in debtors’ funds between May and September 2022. 

As part of their ongoing efforts to understand the debtors’ financial landscape, transactions, and estate, FTX has requested CAIS to produce relevant documents and information related to payments, agreements, communications, and other pertinent details.

Debtors Seek Answers

According to the motion filed on October 25, despite the debtors’ attempts to engage in a cooperative dialogue and resolve the matter amicably, CAIS has rejected voluntary requests for accounting and failed to respond to formal correspondence. The filing reads: 

The Debtors have attempted to engage in a cooperative meet and confer process to obtain information from the CAIS voluntarily. The Debtors have so far been unsuccessful. On a phone call on August 22, 2023, counsel for CAIS expressed unwillingness to make its records related to the transfers available to the Debtors. In emails between October 2-6, 2023, Debtors requested information concerning the amount of Debtor funds CAIS has spent, the amount of Debtor funds it has retained, and its financial condition. CAIS declined to provide that information. 

The motion concludes by stating that notice of this action has been provided to relevant parties, including the US Trustee, the Committee’s counsel, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the US Department of Justice, the US Attorney for the District of Delaware, and CAIS itself.

FTX’s native token, FTT, is trading at $1.22, marking a return to the $1 level for the first time since November 2022. Although it has experienced a decline of over 5% in the past 24 hours, the token has exhibited noteworthy gains over the past seven days, amounting to a 17% upward trend. 

The token’s value has diminished by more than 95% when considering the one-year timeframe.

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Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneering digital currency that has recently seen a notable surge recording 51% in global crypto market capitalization dominance, has now received a fresh analysis from CryptoCon, a seasoned crypto technical analyst hinting at a potential surge in the asset’s price.

This projection, shared in a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), has caught the attention of many, given its bullish outlook amid the present market landscape.

Bitcoin Enters Mid-Cycle Phase Four

Based on CryptoCon’s research, Bitcoin has embarked on its fourth mid-cycle phase. It is worth noting that such categorized phases are integral in understanding the potential trajectory of a cryptocurrency.

This new phase suggests that Bitcoin is on a path to reach the “mid-top” of its cycle, which, according to CryptoCon, is around the $45,500 mark.

CryptoCon further elaborated that there’s typically a swift transition to phase five after the second phase’s conclusion. Given this pattern, the prediction is that Bitcoin could reach the speculated $45,000 price point soon.

However, a key hurdle remains. For Bitcoin to ascend to this new height, it must first breach the $36,368 resistance level, the analyst disclosed.

Welcome to Mid-Cycle phase 4

This is the time when #Bitcoin is in between heading to the cycle Mid-Top which is now about 45.5k.

Price has typically come over this.

Interestingly, when phase 2 is over, it’s usually a launch straight to phase 5, which means 45k could be soon!… pic.twitter.com/uGsEcUqb5q

— CryptoCon (@CryptoCon_) October 25, 2023

The Path To $45,500: Factors And Timelines

Notably, the optimism surrounding this prediction is grounded in historical patterns. CryptoCon’s assessment indicates that a leap to the “mid-top” typically occurs approximately two months after the closure of the second phase.

The anticipation grows stronger as the first of these two months draws to a close. If the pattern holds and Bitcoin maintains its current momentum, we might witness it touch the $45,500 mark as we usher in November, the analyst concluded, noting:

Since our first month is about to come to a close in phase 4, the mid-top could be complete as soon as November. Translation: A possible move above 45k by next month.

It is worth noting that CryptoCon isn’t the only analyst sharing predictions on Bitcoin’s trajectory. Stephan Livera, Swan Bitcoin’s Head of Education, recently disclosed his projections for Bitcoin’s future.

Livera believes Bitcoin could reach around $500,000 by 2025 or early 2026. Yet, this ascent might not be without its challenges, possibly seeing a significant decline after reaching that peak.

Drawing comparisons with gold, Livera suggests that BTC could exhibit a similar valuation pattern. “So, it might go to $500k and then crash to $100k,” Swan Bitcoin’s Head of Education remarked. 

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Bitcoin price (BTC) is currently displaying a significant uptrend, showing no signs of slowing down. The cryptocurrency has already begun its fifth bull run, with impressive price targets anticipated in the coming year. 

A recent report from Matrixport highlights BTC’s history of four distinct bull market cycles, each driven by a unique narrative. However, the latest bull market, which started on June 22, 2023, stands out due to its primary driving force: institutional adoption. 

Per the report, this surge in institutional interest can be attributed to Bitcoin’s characteristics, traditionally associated with safe-haven investments like Gold, as well as mounting concerns over the United States debt-to-GDP ratio. Matrixport’s report predicts that Bitcoin’s price could reach an impressive $125,000 by December 2024.

Bitcoin Price Rise Aligns With Mounting US Debt

Matrixport suggests its emergence as a new payment mechanism propelled the first Bitcoin bull market in 2011. The second cycle was driven by China, where Bitcoin gained recognition as an alternative form of money. 

The rise of initial coin offerings (ICOs) marked the third cycle, providing a novel means of establishing and funding companies. The fourth cycle saw the decentralized finance (DeFi) summer and the NFT craze dominating the market.

However, per the report, Bitcoin’s current bull market is driven by institutional adoption. Institutions are considering Bitcoin for diversifying their asset allocation due to its characteristics akin to safe-haven investments. 

Notably, the surge in Bitcoin’s value coincides with the United States’ escalating debt-to-GDP ratio, making it an attractive choice for institutions seeking to hedge against potential economic instability.

Based on historical price signals, Matrixport estimated that Bitcoin price could reach $125,000 by December 2024. 

Interestingly, the report suggests that the onset of this bull market was officially recognized when BTC reached a new one-year high on June 22, 2023. 

Furthermore, Matrixport advises that the optimal entry point to buy Bitcoin is ideally 14-16 months before the next halving event. The report suggested that the end of October 2022 was an opportune time to enter the market when Bitcoin traded at $17,000.

Potential BTC Correction On The Horizon?

Despite the hype surrounding the current uptrend experienced by most cryptocurrencies on the market, crypto analyst “Crypto Soulz” presents a contrasting view on the future of Bitcoin price.

In a recent analysis of X (formerly Twitter), the analyst provides several reasons for considering a short position on BTC. According to Crypto Soulz, the next significant resistance level is at $37,330, but Soulz doubts the possibility of retesting it in the current market conditions. 

Bitcoin recently reached a local top at $35,300, leading Crypto Soulz to believe a price decline may follow. The analyst emphasizes retesting the $31,500 level as crucial support, which Bitcoin did not revisit during the recent price surge. 

Crypto Soulz notes that spot and perpetual contracts rose during the pump, indicating potential market instability. Additionally, the futures market experienced significant liquidations during the rally, similar to previous wipe-outs in January and August.

Upon examining the liquidation heatmap, Crypto Soulz identifies liquidity below the current price, implying a potential downward movement. Soulz targets specific liquidity pools at $32,300 and $30,800 as potential areas for the price decline. 

Based on its analysis, Crypto Soulz expects Bitcoin to “cool off” from its current levels and target lower prices. 

At the time of writing, the price of Bitcoin is currently at $34,000, experiencing a 2.5% retracement in the past 24 hours.

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