Edited By
Akira Tanaka

Bitcoin rebounded to around $107,000 after hitting an intraday low just above $105,000. This movement comes as the total crypto market cap approaches $3.5 trillion, even as major altcoins face notable declines.
Recent developments indicate trouble for the crypto market: major altcoins such as Ethereum, BNB, and Solana have dropped between 6% to 11% over the past week. This downturn appears influenced by macroeconomic factors; the Federal Reserve's recent statements have dashed hopes for rapid rate cuts, limiting liquidity for risk assets.
"Ultimately it has to go back to test 100k at this point," a market observer noted.
Investors remain cautious about Bitcoinโs next moves. Predictions suggest if it maintains above $106K-$107K, a rise towards $110K-$112K is likely. Conversely, dropping below $105K could trigger vulnerable conditionsโsome speculate a decline towards the $100K-$103K range.
The sentiment among community members varies:
Some foresee an imminent test of the $100K support, suggesting a rebound might follow.
Others express skepticism, citing a perceived lack of retail interest in cryptocurrencies. One comment expressed, "There is no retail interest in crypto anymoreโฆ people feel that crypto is a big scam."
A number of people are bracing for potential liquidation as the price hovers precariously around $98,000.
$100K Support: Many believe this critical threshold could lead to either a bounce-back or further declines.
Institutional Movements: Attention is on institutional investment flows and ETF activity, as these could affect market dynamics significantly.
Meme Coins: A suggestion surfaced that meme cryptocurrencies may suffer losses while stable projects could thrive during this period.
**๐ Focus on impending institutional moves and ETF activities.
**โ ๏ธ Sentiment indicates potential testing of $100K support.
As investors watch the market, one critical question looms: Will Bitcoin stabilize, or are more significant drops ahead?
As Bitcoin tests the $107K mark, experts predict a likely consolidation in the $106K to $107K range. There's a strong chance of a final test at the pivotal $100K support before any significant upward movement. Analysts estimate about a 60% probability that if Bitcoin holds above $105K, it will likely rise towards the $110K to $112K range, driven by potential institutional investments and ETF activities. However, should it dip below that threshold, the chances of a decline to the $100K to $103K range increase to around 75%, prompting more conservative market sentiment as people weigh the risks.
Referring back to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, similar dynamics were at play. Just as certain tech stocks soared seemingly without warrant, only to face massive corrections, Bitcoin now mirrors that phase, driven by hype and speculative interest. The tech landscape, like todayโs crypto environment, was riddled with optimism and inflated valuations. Investors then were often faced with stark realities hidden behind rapid market gains. The reactions we see todayโprice drops amid dwindling retail interestโshould remind us that euphoria can quickly fade, leading some to wonder if weโre simply witnessing a deja vu of digital markets wrestling with reality.