2026-01-14 05:23:18

Bitcoin experienced a strong rally to around 96,700 but encountered significant selling pressure and quickly pulled back, currently trading within the 95,000-95,700 range with narrow fluctuations.

From a technical perspective, the hourly Bollinger Bands maintain a pattern of the three lines diverging with an upward slope and the channel continuously widening. However, after breaking above the upper band, it failed to stabilize and instead re-entered the channel for horizontal sideways movement—this is a typical "false breakout of the upper band" signal. Notably, the slope of the upper boundary of the channel has shown signs of slowing down, indicating that short-term upward momentum is waning.

Trading volume also warrants caution. When Bitcoin surged to around 96,700, the volume did not increase correspondingly; instead, during the consolidation phase, volume showed a clear decreasing trend, fully indicating a lack of new funds to absorb the previous profit-taking.

Based on the above technical analysis, the short-term bearish strategy is: short in the 97,300-98,300 region, with support levels at 93,500-92,600 below. The market is always creating opportunities amid constant ups and downs, but opportunities favor those who are prepared.

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 4h ago

False breakouts are just scams; who believes in a surge with shrinking volume will lose 😤 --- Here we go again, volume tells the real story; funds are lying --- 96700, I really can't hold back this wave; I've long sensed a distribution --- I agree with the bearish view, but dare to place an order at 97300? Afraid it won't drop --- The false breakout above the upper Bollinger Band is too obvious; it's a gift of an opportunity --- When volume shrinks going up, it will inevitably shrink going down; this pattern can't be changed --- Every time, people say those prepared make money, but in reality, everyone who is prepared gets trapped --- Can 92600 hold this time? Feels like it will drop further --- I'm uncertain about the shorting range; I'll wait and see

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ContractHunter

· 4h ago

False breakouts are a trap; shrinking volume and still daring to push higher? This wave clearly lacks strength. Let's wait and see if 93500 can hold. Another round of trapping people, it's uncomfortable. This technical analysis is giving me a headache; I'll wait for a clear direction before taking action. With such sluggish volume, how can there be sustained upward movement? I've felt it was going to crash for a while, and now it has finally been confirmed.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 4h ago

It's another false breakout, and with such high trading volume, the funds have really moved out. This wave of pushing up to 96700 can't go higher; the bears should make a move now. Shrinking volume with a rally is the most annoying; if no one follows, it gets smashed. The barrier at 93500 must be held, or it will be disastrous if it breaks. I've seen too many fake breakouts like this; I'm already tired of it. It's safer to wait until 97300 to short again; don't chase the high.

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NotGonnaMakeIt

· 4h ago

Another false breakout. If I can't beat this wave, it's already a good result haha --- 96700 can't hold, I saw it coming a long time ago --- Volume-driven rally is the most annoying, this is a clear signal of the main force dumping --- 93500 must hold, or it will drop to 92600 --- Let's wait and see, I feel there's still more to fall, short-sellers should strike now --- Such a obvious upper band false breakout, is anyone still trapped? --- With such weak trading volume, who dares to buy in? No wonder it’s falling --- 97300 shorting sounds good, but I’m a bit afraid of being smashed --- Short-term momentum is gone, I think it will consolidate for a while --- Another round of chopping the leeks, truly incredible

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LiquidationKing

· 4h ago

Another false breakout, damn it, so annoying. --- Low volume means no one is willing to buy in; this wave still needs to drop further. --- 96700 instantly kills the bulls; the bears will laugh last. --- When the Bollinger Bands slow down, it's time to run; it's already too late to react now. --- Only after 93500 breaks can you dare to buy the dip; now it's all traps. --- Volume doesn't lie; if no one wants it, it has to fall. --- Are you going to cut losses again? I'm having a hard time. --- The signal of exhausted momentum is too obvious; just go short. --- Wait a bit more at 92600, don't rush to rebound. --- Playing so many fake breakouts and still finding people to buy? I'm truly impressed.

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