If $69K Fails, Bitcoin Enters a New Phase
Bitcoin is sitting at a critical crossroads.
Price is hovering near the most important level of this cycle — the 2021 ATH around $69,000.
This move isn’t random.
The broader crypto market just shed $184B, pulling total market cap down to $2.43T. Behind the scenes, pressure is building. Bhutan-linked wallets offloaded 284 BTC (~$22M) during the drop, while post-halving miner margins remain tight, increasing sell-side stress.
Institutional signals are flashing caution.
The Coinbase premium is deeply negative, showing institutions are selling more aggressively than retail. Binance data, meanwhile, reflects stronger retail participation — a clear divergence.
What stands out?
Long-term holders aren’t moving. Older wallets remain largely inactive, a pattern usually seen during healthy corrections, not cycle tops.
Why $69K Matters For over a decade, Bitcoin has never held below a previous cycle’s all-time high.
2014: old ATH became support
2018: same story
2022: still respected
Now, that rule is being tested again.
Two Outcomes
Above $70K: Structure stays bullish, confidence returns
Daily close below $69K: First historical breakdown → next key zone near $62.4K
This isn’t about hype.
It’s about structure.
$69K is the line between confidence and fear.
Watch it closely — it decides what comes next.
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