Bitcoin (BTC) is parked near $92,000, and the market's trying to figure out what comes next. Liquidations totaled $465.91 million over the past 24 hours, a reminder that leverage cuts both ways when price action gets choppy.
The ETF picture is telling two different stories. Bitcoin ETFs bled $243.2 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum (ETH) ETFs moved in the opposite direction with $114.7 million in net inflows. That divergence is worth noting.
The Bitcoin Debate: Strength or Stalemate?
Analysts are split on what Bitcoin's current consolidation means. Michael van de Poppe sees underlying strength in the price action. As long as Bitcoin holds above its 21-day moving average after testing support, he expects a bullish continuation that could push toward $100,000.
Lennaert Snyder isn't convinced. He's calling Bitcoin range-bound and undecided, staying bearish unless BTC reclaims roughly $96,500. His playbook favors short setups after liquidity sweeps near $93,822 or $94,700, with targets around the monthly open at $87,600.
On the upside, Snyder said a short-term long position could emerge after a sweep of $92,212 followed by a clear reversal, though holding $91,211 is critical to avoid further downside pressure.
Ethereum Makes A Move
Van de Poppe noted that Ethereum has broken above and held the 21-day moving average as support, marking a new uptrend for the first time since summer. That shift opens the door to a potential push toward new all-time highs, a prospect that seemed distant just weeks ago.
Meanwhile, XRP is having its moment. Ted Labs co-founder Web3Niels pointed out that XRP's 15% gain over two days confirms the recent breakout and supports expectations for further upside.
Meme Coins Hold Ground Despite Pullback
The broader meme coin market slipped 2.3% over the past day but remains above a $50 billion market capitalization. That's not nothing.
Crypto Tony said Dogecoin still looks bullish, with the current consolidation setting up for another potential leg higher. Whether that materializes depends on how the broader market behaves in the coming days.