- Bitcoin faces a critical risk zone near $105,000, based on on-chain data.
- High open interest indicates risk of sharp price swings for BTC.
- Key price levels for Bitcoin support and resistance are identified from $105,000 to $117,000.
- Large amounts of Bitcoin are concentrated at specific cost-basis levels, creating possible price barriers.
- Analysts warn of potential for rapid declines if current ranges are lost, especially for leveraged traders.
Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range after briefly retesting support between $112,000 and $113,000, as the cryptocurrency attempts to move above a key descending resistance trendline. Market participants are watching for a possible rally toward the recent high of $115,700 as volatility remains present.
Recent analysis identifies a hidden risk zone for Bitcoin around $105,000, with multiple on-chain metrics indicating significant activity at this price level. According to data from Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXO) and realized price models, large concentrations of Bitcoin have cost bases near $105,000–$106,000. The UTXO Cost Basis Histogram shows a notable cluster at $105,644, while the average cost for short-term holders aligns closely at about $105,350.
Crypto analyst CryptoMe notes that this convergence increases the danger of volatility, stating, “The possibility of a retest around $105,000 is a short-term scenario that could trigger sharp volatility and pose significant risks to leveraged traders in the derivatives market.” Additional data from Glassnode identifies strong resistance at $117,000, where a large amount of Bitcoin last changed hands, and minimal support is found down to $113,000. If Bitcoin falls out of its current range, the gap to $105,000 could result in swift price drops.
Open interest (OI) in Bitcoin futures remains high at $79 billion, as reported by Hyblock Capital on social media, indicating that much speculation is still present in the market. Historically, periods when the Fear & Greed Index shows excessive enthusiasm while OI is elevated have preceded market corrections.
Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. highlighted that futures market bearishness peaked after the asset’s all-time high near $123,000 and remains elevated. Adler warns that any negative market event could spark cascading long liquidations, causing rapid downward movement in price.
The recent pullback reset the Fear & Greed Index to neutral but left structural risks in place, especially for short-term and leveraged traders. There are warnings that investors should conduct their own research and be mindful of market risks.
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