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Bitcoin is sitting at a decisive inflection point. After losing key support and pressing into range extremes, the market now faces a clear binary outcome: reclaim the range highs and shift<\/a> momentum back to the upside, or fail and extend toward new weekly lows. The next move from here will likely set the tone for Bitcoin\u2019s short-term direction.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Tests Range Extremes<\/h2>\n

Currently, Bitcoin is navigating a period of high tension as it tests its range extremes, a phase that analyst Lennaert Snyder notes<\/a> can feel intimidating for many traders. However, these moments of extreme volatility often serve as the foundation for the highest-quality setups.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The current strategy remains patient, focusing on a Market Structure Break (MSB) as the primary prerequisite for entering a long position. On the H4 timeframe, the specific level to watch is the $66,590 high. Gaining and holding this level would signal a shift in momentum<\/a>, providing the initial green light for bulls to step in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the $66,590 mark is the first hurdle, the true pivot for a structural bullish<\/a> flip sits at approximately $68,000. This level is of paramount importance because it hosts the Point of Control (POC) for the entire range. Reclaiming this zone would shift the narrative from a defensive to an offensive posture, confirming that buyers have regained control of the value area.<\/p>\n

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If Bitcoin successfully regains the $68,000 level, it opens a clear path to the $71,422 resistance. Beyond that, the ultimate objective for this move would be the massive liquidity<\/a> cluster sitting at $76,971. Thus, the $68,000 zone is also a critical area for bears as it could become a prime short entry following a confirmed rejection.<\/p>\n

Conversely, the market must account for the possibility of a bull trap at the lower resistance levels. If Bitcoin sweeps the $66,590 high only to be met with a sharp rejection, it would suggest that the rally was merely a liquidity grab. Such a failure would likely trigger an aggressive short-selling wave, potentially driving the price down to establish new weekly lows.<\/p>\n

$65,000 Support Lost \u2014 Momentum Shifts Lower<\/h2>\n

In a recent update<\/a>, Ted noted that Bitcoin has now broken below the key $65,000 support zone<\/a>, shifting short-term momentum back in favor of the bears. Losing this level weakens the immediate structure and opens the door for further downside exploration.<\/p>\n

That said, significant bid liquidity is stacked between $60,000 and $63,000, creating a potential demand pocket. However, whether that zone holds may largely depend on broader market conditions, particularly how the stock<\/a> market behaves in the coming sessions. Given the current setup, a sweep of the $60K lows appears increasingly likely before any meaningful reversal attempt.<\/p>\n

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