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Bitcoin is starting a downward move after a key technical break, against a backdrop of anticipated tightening in U.S. monetary policy.
The breach of a price imbalance zone triggered a downward acceleration, with notable liquidity taken at recent highs. Around $114 million in positions were liquidated at a low point, illustrating a strong concentration of stops. The market is now targeting a zone around $74,000, seen as a critical short-term threshold.
The current zone corresponds to a decisive order block. A break below it would turn the structure into a sustained bearish signal, opening the way to a re-entry into a wide range. Conversely, holding above it would preserve a still neutral-to-bullish dynamic for the current quarter.
Bitcoin is showing notable weakness relative to the NASDAQ, which continues to post new highs. This divergence is explained by a shift in flows toward sectors seen as more promising, notably artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy, to the detriment of cryptocurrencies.
The probability of interest rate hikes is reaching around 68%, with the market no longer expecting cuts before the end of 2026. This outlook reduces the attractiveness of liquidity-dependent risk assets like crypto, while sparing equities supported by strong earnings.
The rise of the dollar coincides with Bitcoin’s decline. This correlation reflects a tightening of global financial conditions. Historically, a strong dollar weighs on speculative assets by limiting capital flows.
The absence of significant new stablecoin issuance signals a lack of incoming capital. Unlike previous cycles, no massive liquidity inflow is currently supporting the market, weakening the hypothesis that a bottom has already been reached.
Several technical indicators converge toward a potential bottom zone between $43,000 and $56,000. This region corresponds to low-volume areas historically conducive to capitulation phases and accumulation by major players.
Ethereum shows a more degraded structure, with a confirmed downtrend. After reaching an initial target around $2,015, the market could aim for $1,900, or even lows near $1,700. The dynamic remains dominated by sellers.
Between monetary tightening, sector rotation, and fragile technical signals, the cryptocurrency market faces an unfavorable environment that could prolong consolidation or even deepen the decline in the coming months.