Bitcoin is stuck at 86,000. My take: this isn’t the time to chase longs—it’s time to wait for confirmation.

There’s a large sell wall weighing on the 85,000–85,500 area above, making it the key resistance right now. The daily MACD histogram has returned to zero, and momentum has temporarily run out. But funding rates are still negative, meaning shorts are paying a premium; the buy/sell volume ratio is 1.44, with buyers in control. Bulls haven’t taken on excessive leverage—this structure is healthier than it looks on the surface.

Strategy: In the short term, watch 84,372 and reduce exposure or stay on the sidelines. A decisive breakout above 86,995 on strong volume, followed by holding that level, would be the signal to add to longs.

In a nutshell, 84,000–87,000 is the main battleground. Follow whichever way it breaks; don’t try to predict it.

What’s your position size right now? Long or short? #BTC #MarketAnalysis