$BTC A **Bitcoin bear trap** occurs when the price briefly drops below key support levels, making it appear as though a major downtrend is beginning. This often leads traders to panic-sell or short the market. However, instead of continuing downward, the price quickly reverses and surges higher, trapping the bears who went short or sold their positions.

### **Why This Might Be a Bear Trap Now?**

1. **Historical Patterns** – Bitcoin has often seen sudden shakeouts before major rallies. Previous bull runs (2017, 2020, 2021) were preceded by sharp pullbacks that forced weak hands to sell.

2. **Leverage Liquidation** – Exchanges often liquidate over-leveraged positions before an uptrend. If there’s high short interest, a sudden reversal could trigger a **short squeeze** (where short traders are forced to buy back BTC at a loss, accelerating the rally).

3. **Macro Trends & Catalysts** – With Bitcoin halving and potential ETF inflows, any dip might just be a **manipulation move** before a significant uptrend.

### **How to Avoid Being Trapped?**

- **Watch Key Levels** – If BTC quickly reclaims support after breaking down, it’s likely a bear trap.

- **Volume Conf