Data Shows Selling Pressure Mounts On Bitcoin: Is The Bull Run at Risk?

Despite Bitcoin maintaining investor confidence by holding above critical psychological levels like $90,000, the asset faces notable shift in market sentiment.

A CryptoQuant analyst, G a a h, recently shared insights indicating heightened selling pressure within the market, which could signal caution for traders. At the core of this analysis is the delta between buy and sell taker volumes—a key metric used to gauge the market’s behaviour.

Bitcoin Faces Increased Selling Pressure

According to the analyst, the buy and sell taker ratio metric has reached levels comparable to those recorded in July 2024. This marks a period of heightened selling activity, attributed to profit-taking by investors, market uncertainty, or mass liquidations.

The analyst noted that these developments coincide with an uptick in volatility and aggressive actions in the futures market. Notably, $430 million in long positions were liquidated within a week, highlighting the significant reaction from sellers.

G a a h also revealed that the liquidation of long positions, which reached its fourth-highest peak in 2024, has had a notable effect on Bitcoin’s price behaviour.

This volume of liquidation often result in a “redistribution of capital,” leading to temporary reversals or consolidation phases, the CryptoQuant analyst noted. Historically, these liquidation-driven price movements have also acted as pivotal moments, either reinforcing support levels or triggering further sell-offs.

Outlook and Precautions For BTC Traders

The analyst pointed out that sustained selling pressure could negatively influence Bitcoin’s price trajectory in the short term. As such, continuous monitoring of market indicators and risk management is important for investors aiming to navigate these conditions. G a a h added:

Defensive strategies [such as reducing leverage and setting stop-losses] and continuous monitoring of the market are recommended to avoid excessive exposure at this time of dominant selling pressure.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin has continued with its positive performance. Over the past day, the asset has increased by 1.6% bringing its price above $97,000. Although Bitcoin is still 2.7% decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) of $99,645, there appears to still be a form of bullish sentiment in its market.

According to recent analysis from renowned crypto analyst known as Javon Marks on X, Bitcoin’s 2-hour time frame on the chart has “confirmed” a notable bullish signal. This confirmation makes the rally to $100,000 price mark imminent and the current target at $116,652.

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