News of the US expanding its case involving Iranian hackers, linked to $BTC , has spread like wildfire, but don’t rush to believe it’s good or bad news. Take a closer look at the money flows: this is clearly a classic “liquidity sweep” campaign. Market makers are using this neutral news to lure retail traders into a trap, wiping out weak Long positions before making their real move.

Remember March 2024, when BTC first broke its all-time high at $73K? Funding rates hit a peak and everyone was euphoric. The result? A sharp 18% correction in just a few days, shaking out those who bought the top. It’s the same today: the market is languishing sideways after a strong rally, and market makers are exploiting any news about hacks or regulation to trigger fake panic selling, scoop up coins cheaply, or pave the way for a fresh breakout or surge. Smart money never trades based on headlines; it trades based on liquidity.

Right now, the price of $BTC is stuck in an uncomfortable consolidation zone. My short-term game plan is clear: wait for confirmation. If the price breaks below strong support on high volume, that means the fakeout has become a real breakdown. Cut your losses immediately, because the next target will be to sweep the stop losses even further below. Conversely, if the price holds firm and breaks resistance with strong buying pressure, that’s the right signal to FOMO into a Long. A safe take-profit level is in the zone where most people have their doubts.

Don’t trade on emotion; trade according to a plan. Place a Limit Buy near the bottom of the range so you’re ready to catch the move, and keep your hands off the keyboard if the trend reverses. Frankly, the crowd is worrying for nothing, while the big players are quietly laughing as they take advantage of their liquidity gradients.

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