Bitcoin is currently trading around the $90,000 level following a recent failure to break above the $94,000 resistance zone.
The rejection near this high suggests growing hesitation among buyers, though it does not yet confirm a breakdown of the broader bullish structure.
Since the start of January, Bitcoin has shown steady improvement, forming a tightening consolidation pattern marked by higher lows and higher highs on the daily chart. This structure culminated in a weekly high of approximately $94,800 on Monday.
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Data from Hyblock’s 7-day liquidation heatmap reveals notable long liquidation clusters between $89,000 and $87,000, while short positions remain concentrated near the weekly range high around $95,000.
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin’s early-year rally pushed the price above its 20-day moving average, which is now converging with the 50-day moving average. This convergence often signals a potential shift in market direction.
After BTC failed to sustain levels above $95,000 and clear out short positions in that zone, some traders reportedly took profits, anticipating a possible retest of lower support near the 20-day moving average at approximately $89,400.
Market analyst KillaXBT described Bitcoin as being at a critical junction, with equal probability of a bullish or bearish outcome. In a post shared on X, the crypto analyst noted that despite recent volatility, Bitcoin’s price structure remains “clean,” as it continues to react to well-defined technical levels. According to KillaXBT, the $90,000 mark currently serves as a key near-term support zone.
Adding to the discussion, another analyst, Crypto Tice, pointed out that Bitcoin has revisited its so-called “Crash Line” a trendline that has historically acted as a reload point during this bull cycle.
He explained that previous interactions with this level followed a consistent pattern such as price momentum overheats, leverage builds up, a sharp correction follows, and then Bitcoin rebounds from the Crash Line into a new expansion phase.
Meanwhile, market commentator Crypto King stated that Bitcoin remains in a “no trading zone,” suggesting that the market still lacks a clear directional bias. He added that liquidity and participation appear to be drying up, increasing the risk of false breakouts as price moves sideways. According to his analysis, a sustained move above $92,000 could flip that level into support and potentially reignite bullish momentum.
Macroeconomic concerns have also influenced sentiment. Earlier fears that an unfavorable tariff ruling could trigger broader market weakness by forcing higher bond issuance and draining liquidity from risk assets have eased.
The Supreme Court’s decision to delay its timeline on the matter has temporarily reduced pressure on markets, helping stabilize sentiment across both traditional and crypto assets.
Outlook
Bitcoin’s near-term direction hinges on how it behaves around the $90,000 support zone. Holding above this level could strengthen the bullish case, especially if the price reclaims $92,000 and turns it into a firm support. A successful breakout above $95,000 would likely trigger short liquidations and potentially open the door for a fresh rally.
On the downside, failure to maintain the $90,000 region could lead to a deeper pullback toward the $89,000–$87,000 liquidity zone, where long liquidations are clustered. A breakdown below this area may signal a more extended correction.
For now, Bitcoin appears to be consolidating, while traders wait on the sideline for a decisive breakout or breakdown to confirm the next major trend.