Funding Rates Down: Is Bitcoin Heading For A $90K Correction?
January 09 2025 - 1:00PM
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Bitcoin’s recent price fluctuations have left investors in a state
of uncertainty, as the cryptocurrency has seen a dramatic decline
from its peak of nearly $107,000 to around $94,550. This volatility
raises essential questions about the ability of Bitcoin to maintain
its rally and whether it can regain its footing in the coming
weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Fuels $585 Million Crypto
ETP Inflows In 2025 Critical Support Levels Under Threat
CryptoQuant analyst Shayan has had something important to say about
current conditions in Bitcoins. According to him, the price is
trying to stabilize right above the value of $92,000 level, which
he further says is a key support. He notes that Bitcoin is
stabilizing near the $92,000 mark, which he identifies as a crucial
support zone. If Bitcoin breaks below this level, it could trigger
a wave of long liquidations and push prices down toward the 100-day
moving average of $81,000. Also, this line has been performing as a
real dynamic support by attracting buying inflows and can also
cushion prices during further descent. Shayan underlines the role
of market sentiment and technical indicators. At present, Bitcoin
is fluctuating at significant support levels which are created in
the $90K level and Fibonacci retracement levels at $87K and $82K.
If the above-mentioned levels do not hold, there could be further
selling pressure with corrections. Bitcoin Bullish Outlook Despite
Bearish Fears Amidst this uncertainty, renowned cryptocurrency
analyst Crypto Rover has expressed a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.
He recently compared today’s price action with historical patterns,
suggesting that January could see positive trends for Bitcoin.
#Bitcoin history is exactly repeating. January will turn green.
You’ll regret not buying more here. pic.twitter.com/DCssLNMGh6 —
Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) January 8, 2025 In a tweet, he stated,
“Bitcoin history is exactly repeating. January will turn green.
You’ll regret not buying more here.” His analysis indicates that if
Bitcoin can break through the critical resistance level of
$100,000, it could potentially barrel past $107,000. Big Capital
Inflows Rover’s positivity is strengthened by the huge capital
inflows in Bitcoin ETFs, which attracted more than $900 million of
inflows from institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity. Increasing
institutional interest also signals confidence in the long-term
prospect of Bitcoin. However, he also cautions that failure to
close above the $100,000 mark will lead to a pullback to $92,000 or
even lower. The broader cryptocurrency market is feeling the strain
too. This decline comes in tandem with Bitcoin’s failure to stay
afloat, and other cryptocurrencies such as Ether and Solana have
fallen by more than 7%. Related Reading: Bitcoin As The New S&P
500 Of Our Time? This CEO Thinks So Even the traditional stocks of
the crypto sector, such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase, have been
down sharply. Funding rates falling within the derivatives market
adds yet another layer of bearish sentiment around Bitcoin.
According to Shayan, the decreasing funding rates had reflected
dipping demand for derivatives, which also played a pivotal role in
maintaining price trends. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from
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