Bitcoin Longs Worth $1.32 bln at Risk if Price Dips Below $59,000
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Bitcoin (BTC) the world’s biggest cryptocurrency has been moving sideways continuously for the last 48 hours. This sideways movement in BTC is causing billions of dollars worth of short-term long positions to be at risk of liquidation due to high leverage. $1.32 billion BTC Positions at Risk of Liquidation According to the on-chain analytic firm CoinGlass, over $1.32 billion worth of long positions will be liquidated if BTC crosses or reaches the $59,000 level. Currently, long position holders believe that BTC won’t fall to or reach the $59,000 level, following this they are highly leveraged. Source: Coinglass Bitcoin Technical Analysis However, expert technical analysis suggests that the $59,000 level is strong support for Bitcoin (BTC), with the 200 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) also providing strong support for buyers at this level. Source: Trading View In this current situation, BTC looks bullish and there is a high chance it could soar to the $65,350 level if it gives a breakout of $61,770. Based on the historical data or price momentum, whenever BTC consolidates in a tight range it tends to experience an upside rally. However, this market is expecting something similar to a prior rally. BTC Whales Activity Amid this price consolidation, whales have moved nearly $200 million worth of BTC to various centralized exchanges, including Coinbase and Kraken. Additionally, two dormant wallets holding nearly $16 million worth of Bitcoin have been activated after 10 years. Market Overview At the press time, BTC is trading near the $60,600 level and has experienced a price decline of 0.25%, in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, its trading volume has also declined by 45% during the same period. This fall in trading volume suggests fear of price drops that cause lower participation from traders and investors. Apart from BTC, other top cryptocurrencies including Ethereum…
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