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I noticed that short positions in Bitcoin have exploded in recent days, rising more than 50% in a short period of time. When so many traders are betting on a decline like this, something interesting is usually about to happen. History shows that these aggressive short accumulations often create the perfect conditions for the opposite: a short squeeze.
Looking at the charts recently, Bitcoin's price has shown a strange consolidation. It hasn't dropped decisively despite all this pessimism, which is a warning sign. If Bitcoin starts to rise from here, these traders with short positions will be forced to close, generating a cascade of buying that could significantly accelerate gains.
Technically, Bitcoin's price had been moving within an upward channel that broke downward. It has a pattern similar to a previous formation that fell 34% in two weeks. If it repeats, it could drop quite a bit. The support volumes below current levels also seem thin, so any selling pressure could amplify volatility.
At the moment, Bitcoin is around $78,250, with sideways movement in recent hours. Bitcoin's price is in a critical zone. If it manages to break above $70-72K, it could signal a new upward momentum. But if it decisively falls below $65 K, it opens space for more downward pressure. Basically, we are at a turning point where the market could go either way depending on the next move.