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CPI's astonishing positivity, why did BTC still drop? Japan's interest rate hike becomes a positive factor? How to operate during the Christmas market?
Why did Bitcoin drop significantly despite the positive CPI news?
In the latest released US CPI data, the inflation reading is far lower than market expectations. What was originally seen as 'super positive' macro data did not drive Bitcoin up, but rather triggered a noticeable decline. This phenomenon has left many investors puzzled: the macro positivity has already appeared, so why is the market completely not following expectations?
In fact, the market's reaction is not contradictory, but rather reflects the real state of capital structure, expectation management, and liquidity phases. Below, we systematically sort out the logic behind this decline from four levels: macro, capital, liquidity, and technical structure.
CPI astonishingly good news, why is BTC still plummeting? Japan's interest rate hike turned into good news? How to operate during the Christmas market? On the morning of December 19, it is recommended to watch at 1.5 times speed. #CPI数据
Don't think ZEC is going to explode again; listening to the harp girl could be fatal! Future target $98! ZEC was previously the market's 'hot potato', and has recently seen a strong rebound, attracting a lot of chasing funds. However, structurally, this is a rebound within a clear downtrend. The daily level has formed a double top structure, the 4-hour level has broken a key ascending structure, and the 1-hour level has faced multiple obstacles under the Vegas channel. The current price has returned to near the downtrend line, which is a very important technical position. ZEC's trading conclusions and target points Based on a comprehensive judgment of multiple time frame structures: · The daily trend is still downward, and there is considerable space for decline · The 4-hour level has not effectively recovered after breaking the structure · The 1-hour level has faced pressure multiple times, providing a clear short-selling logic Therefore, ZEC is more suitable for looking for short-selling opportunities at its current position rather than chasing long positions. Even if Bitcoin and the overall market see a rebound, ZEC may still show a relatively independent downward trend, with the target possibly pointing to the $98 area. On the night of the CPI announcement, special attention should be paid to the risk of upward spikes; the stop-loss position should be appropriately widened to avoid being swept out by short-term fluctuations.
UNI may be bottoming out, ZEC surged and should be shorted, target 98! Analysis of popular altcoins. Where can UNI be bottomed out? How will CPI react to Bitcoin?
1. Bitcoin trend judgment: short-term rebound, medium-term still bearish
From an overall structural perspective, Bitcoin has formed a phase bottom area after previously dropping below $84,000, which is more suitable for staggered layout or DC (dollar-cost averaging) strategies. Recently, the price has rebounded with decent strength, but the nature of the rebound still needs to be monitored.
From the liquidation heatmap, there is a dense liquidation area near $88,000 above, with a higher level at $88,800; below, $85,300 is also a key support area, and these points need to be remembered. The current price action structure is still in a downtrend, and even if there is a short-term breakout of the minor downward trend line, it will still face greater downward trend pressure afterwards.
UNI may be bottoming out, ZEC exploded and should be shorted, target 98! Analysis of popular altcoins. Where can UNI be bottomed? What reaction will CPI have on Bitcoin? On the evening of December 18, it is recommended to watch at 1.5 times speed. #加密市场观察
First induce a short, then induce a long! Be cautious when bottom-fishing! Is Japan's interest rate hike and the US CPI really bearish? Should we go long or short intra-day? Will we continue to bottom-fish in the medium term?
1. The sharp drop after a sudden market surge: the risk of chasing highs is extremely high
Yesterday, Bitcoin experienced a rapid surge in a short period of time. From the one-hour perspective, this was a significant breakout with increased volume. However, this breakout did not continue, and the price quickly fell back to its original position, with a very sudden movement. If one entered the market by chasing highs during the surge, they are likely to be deeply trapped now. Such market conditions are extremely unfavorable for short-term investors chasing price increases, and it serves as a reminder: in a volatile market, prioritize the safety of your position before considering long opportunities.
2. Macroeconomic level: bearish expectations have been fully digested by the market
First lure the shorts and then lure the longs! Be cautious when bottom-fishing! Is Japan's interest rate hike and the US CPI really bearish? Should we go long or short during the day? Should we continue bottom-fishing in the medium term? On the morning of December 18, it is recommended to watch at 1.5x speed.
Japan's interest rate hike welcomes a quake? Bitcoin sees chaotic market conditions again, is there a short opportunity? The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates is quietly increasing, liquidity is being released, it's time to change thinking and buy on dips! How many points will it rebound from the bottom?
Will Japan's interest rate hike trigger a 'quake' in Bitcoin?
The most heated topic in recent market discussions is undoubtedly Japan's upcoming interest rate decision. A chart circulating online shows that after the last few interest rate hikes in Japan, Bitcoin experienced significant declines of 23%, 30%, and 31%. This has raised concerns among many investors: if Japan confirms the interest rate hike this time, will Bitcoin face another crash?
In this regard, my view is very clear—this interpretation is overly simplistic and even incorrect. Directly attributing several historical declines to Japan's interest rate hikes presents a clear logical flaw.
Japan raises interest rates in anticipation of an earthquake? Bitcoin shows chaotic market conditions again, is it a trap? The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates is quietly increasing, liquidity is being released, change your mindset, buy on dips! How many points will break the bottom and rebound? December 17, recommended to watch at 1.5x speed. #加密市场观察
The daily bullish structure has deteriorated, but could there be a bottom reversal! Will there be a major change tonight?
1. The daily line structure has been damaged, but the market still needs to guard against a 'bottom reversal'.
From the daily line structure, the current technical form of Bitcoin has clearly deteriorated. Previously, the market was in a critical directional choice phase: either to break upwards and test the $98,000 area, or to break below the ascending trend line and pull back to test the $84,000 or even $80,000 line.
The results are already very clear — the price entity has broken below the ascending trend line of $87,000, which also aligns with the definition of 'creating lower lows' in the 123 rule. This means that the bullish structure at the daily level has been destroyed. From a purely technical perspective, the current market is not complicated: a rebound is merely a stop-loss handover point, not a new starting point for long positions.
The daily bullish structure has deteriorated, but could there be a reversal? Will there be a major change tonight? December 16th, it is recommended to watch at 1.5x speed. #加密市场观察
The big direction is about to emerge! Will it be a surge to 10,000 points or a waterfall? This week, Japan's interest rate hike, U.S. CPI, and employment data are set to be released, causing significant market fluctuations. Where is the key point for Bitcoin? How to defend against recent news.
The market is at a critical directional choice point.
The current market has reached a critically important stage, and the market is about to make a directional choice. Will it continue to rise in a new round of growth, or will there be a significant pullback at a high level? The answer will come in the next few days. Fluctuating markets can easily confuse people, but truly significant market movements often emerge from such hesitation and divergence.
Macro environment: Known negative factors have been fully priced in.
From a macro perspective, this week is a typical 'super market week'. Japan is about to start its interest rate hike process, and the overall interest rate reduction cycle of developed countries' central banks is coming to an end. Next year, only the Federal Reserve may still have room for rate cuts. Previously, the market was generally concerned that the Federal Reserve's 'hawkish rate cuts' and the positive impact of rate cuts in December would instead turn into negative factors.
The general direction is coming out! Is there going to be a surge of ten thousand points or a waterfall? This week, Japan's interest rate hike, U.S. CPI, and employment data will be released, causing a major market fluctuation. Where are the key points for Bitcoin? How to defend against recent news? December 15, it is recommended to watch at 1.5x speed. #美联储降息
Bitcoin may break 100,000 USD before the 25th?! Let me show you something very subtle, Figure 1, Bitcoin has been in a decline without a significant rebound. However, after holding at 89,000 USD yesterday, if it can continuously hold above 92,000 USD today and close the weekly above 92,000 USD, then the annual opening price of 94,000 USD is likely to break through. It has already oscillated through the downtrend line, so the rebound from this decline, a 0.382, is 97,800 USD. The key support and resistance positions are swapped, and another 0.618 is 108,000 USD. The corresponding dates are November 16th and November 11th. Figure 2, while the market share of USDT is exactly the opposite, it is currently a bull flag. In the medium term, it is highly likely that USDT will rise further while Bitcoin will plummet. However, in the short term of 4 hours, there is an ascending trend line being tested, and structurally, the highs and lows are both descending. Once it breaks below the current small ascending trend line, the market share will retest lower support. This point in time highly coincides with the historical areas of Bitcoin at 98,000 and 108,700 USD. The two key support levels below have been repeatedly tested. Of course, the market moves step by step, and currently, there really isn't an immediate reason to short. So the next key test is the annual opening price of 94,000 USD. If there is a volume breakout, I will completely abandon the short-term short idea; but if it encounters resistance again, the Christmas rally may end early, as the active buying has been in a sluggish state.
Bulls hold the line of life and death, key test at $94,000! USDT market share reveals subsequent major trends! Key support points and Bitcoin resistance levels overlap significantly! Options analysis is clever and directional!
Bulls firmly defend key position: The dividing line for short-term and medium-term market direction
In the latest round of movements, bulls successfully defended the key 'line of life and death' for Bitcoin, bringing the market back into a strong structural phase. The core test for the market will now focus on the area around $94,000—this price level not only relates to the short-term direction for the next 1–2 weeks but could also influence the judgment of the major trend for the next 6–12 months. Therefore, the analysis at this current stage is of considerable importance.
Successful defense of the key support zone and continuation of the bullish structure
Yesterday, when the market dipped to the important demand zone of $88,000–$90,000, bulls once again completed their defense at the key 1-hour support level. This area also corresponds to the Fibonacci 1.618 position, serving as an important buying zone from a technical perspective. If this area is lost, Bitcoin will face the risk of potentially dipping to $87,000, which we also analyzed yesterday.
The bulls hold the lifeline, with a key test at 94,000! USDT market share reveals the subsequent big trend! Key support levels and Bitcoin resistance are highly overlapping! Options decoded smartly and trending! December 12, it is recommended to watch at 1.5x speed. #美联储降息
Hawkish Rate Cuts, Second Bottom at $86,000? Key Levels for Bitcoin Bulls to Hold! Which Key Points Must SUI Not Break?
1. Market Fluctuation and Key Expectations: The Risk of a Second Bottom After Hawkish Rate Cuts
Recently, the price of Bitcoin has continued to fluctuate, leaving market participants feeling confused. Just yesterday, Bitcoin was still hovering around the $92,000 to $93,000 range, but has now quickly fallen to around $90,000. According to yesterday's analysis, the significant up and down differences in the market were mainly due to the news being much stronger than the technical aspects and causing a 'resonance suppression' with key technical positions.
From the perspective of CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) and the liquidation map, around $92,000 is the most concentrated stop-loss point for bulls, making it the easiest target for 'short squeezing'. Once this range is broken, the likelihood of the price retesting the $90,000 to $88,000 range is very high.
Hawkish interest rate cut, second exploration at 86,000? Where should Bitcoin bulls hold their position! Which key level of SUI cannot be broken? December 11, recommended to watch at 1.5x speed. #美联储降息
News evacuates the battlefield, huge fluctuations may trigger a margin call. Hawkish rate cut vs. new Federal Reserve chair accelerating rate cuts. DASH, XPL is breaking through
1. Extreme uncertainty before the Federal Reserve's decision
At 3 AM tomorrow, the Federal Reserve will announce the latest interest rate decision. There is virtually no suspense for this meeting, as the market widely expects a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the rate to about 3.75% in the 'neutral range.' The so-called neutral interest rate is neither too tight nor too loose, meaning the Federal Reserve has reasons to pause rate cuts in the future, but may also accelerate the pace of rate cuts due to a weakening labor market.
However, due to a brief government shutdown in the U.S. during September and October, a large amount of economic data is missing, making the market's judgment on the actual economic situation unclear. Additionally, with the current chair Powell, who has been in charge for 8 years, about to step down, whether he will release hawkish 'restrictive rate cut' statements at the end of his term has also become a variable that is difficult for the market to price in advance for this meeting. Meanwhile, the new popular candidate Hassett clearly stated in a recent interview: 'We can accelerate rate cuts.'