BTC Tests Crucial Support After Latest ATH

Bitcoin’s price made a new record high just above the $124K mark a few days ago, before printing two consecutive bearish daily candles and dropping back to a key area. Investors are now carefully monitoring the market to find any early signs of reversal.

By ShayanMarkets

The Daily Chart

On the daily chart, Bitcoin is once again testing the lower boundary of its long-term ascending channel, raising the possibility of a downside breakout after months of holding within the structure. Should the breakdown materialize, the $110K region, backed by the nearby 100-day moving average, could serve as a strong support area.

Conversely, if the channel manages to contain the price, the bullish momentum may continue, paving the way for new highs toward $130K and potentially further.

The 4-Hour Chart

On the 4-hour timeframe, BTC recently attempted a breakout above the $123K resistance but quickly failed to sustain it, resulting in a sharp decline that also broke the short-term trendline built over the past few weeks. This rejection signals weakness at the highs and has shifted the market’s short-term structure.

At the moment, the $116K area stands out as the key support that could trigger another bounce. If this level gives way, however, a deeper drop toward the $111K region becomes increasingly likely. With the RSI recovering after dipping below 50, the price action suggests a possible retest of $116K before confirming the next move. Whether this support holds or breaks will set the tone for Bitcoin’s short-term trend.

On-chain Analysis

Bitcoin Open Interest

This chart shows Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder SOPR with its 30-day EMA compared to price. SOPR above 1 means short-term holders are selling at a profit, while below 1 signals selling at a loss.

During rallies like early 2023, SOPR stayed above 1, confirming profit-taking. In contrast, dips below 1 mark short-term capitulation during corrections. Now, with Bitcoin around $118K and SOPR hovering above 1, short-term holders are taking profits.

However, the magnitude of the profit taking has been declining during the recent price highs since the beginning of 2024. This observation is evident as there is a clear divergence between the price highs and STH-SOPR highs. With the profit margins shrinking for the short-term holders, the market might soon be in trouble, as this can be one of the early signs of reversal.