📈 Quick analysis: Bitcoin above $85K — has the bear market ended?

Today, September 21, 2026, Bitcoin broke above $85,000 for the first time since January, rising 5.4% over the past 24 hours.

🔥 Why is the rise important?

1. Close above the 50-week moving average
Bitcoin closed yesterday at $81,159, surpassing its 50-week average ($78,788) — the first close above it in 45 weeks. Historically, this is a strong sign that the bear market bottoms may be over.

2. Massive liquidation of short positions
$599 million was liquidated in 24 hours, including $262 million in just one hour.

3. Real demand, not just leverage
The spot market recorded $332 million net buys — the highest level in the month.

📊 Key levels

· Resistance: $86,500, then $90,000
· Support: $82,000, then $80,000
· Critical support: $74,000–$75,000 (if broken = return of the downtrend)

⚠️ Why caution?

· The market is purchase-overheated after a 29% rise in 35 days
· Part of the rally is driven by a short squeeze, not purely by real demand
· Treasury bond yields are high at 4.76% — pressure on risky assets

💡 Bottom line

A strong historical technical signal, but the market needs confirmation. Watch $80,000** — if it holds, the scenario is positive. If it breaks **$75,000, caution is needed.

Question for you 👇

Has the bear market ended, or is this a temporary bounce? Share your view.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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