1. Bear Trap Setup → Don’t Rush Shorts
Market makers often let Bitcoin move sideways (rangebound) to trap short-sellers.
Entering shorts in this phase can be dangerous, since one big breakout can liquidate them.
✅ Strategy: Avoid over-leveraging shorts in consolidations. Wait for a clear trend shift.
2. Short Squeeze Fuel → Watch Liquidations
A short squeeze happens when shorts are forced to buy back after sudden price jumps.
The article highlights $100M in short liquidations already at $113K.
✅ Strategy: Use liquidation data (CoinGlass, Coinglass-like sites) to track potential breakout fuel.
3. Breakout Confirmation Levels
Analysts see $113K daily close / retest as key to confirming the breakout.
If BTC holds above this, more upside momentum is likely.
✅ Strategy: Long positions may be safer after a confirmed retest instead of chasing the spike.
4. Sideways Range = Accumulation Zone
just like in 2024, Bitcoin consolidated for months before a big breakout.
Long periods without highs being swept usually end with an explosive move up.
✅ Strategy: Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) or spot accumulation in ranges can pay off long-term.
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🕰 Historical Context
2024 Bear Trap Example
Earlier in 2024, Bitcoin traded sideways, trapping bears.
Once a breakout came, it triggered a massive short squeeze and BTC surged fast.
Traders who waited for confirmation gained, while overconfident shorts were wiped out.
Pattern Repeating Now?
Current price action mirrors 2024’s consolidation.
Analysts suggest we may be in the same setup: long sideways action → sudden breakout → short squeeze.
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✅ Bottom Line:
Bears are at risk of being squeezed.
$113K is the breakout confirmation zone.
Long bias safer than shorting until price loses this level.
Sideways ranges often precede powerful uptrends—patience is key.
