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Next key date for $BTC is July 28.
8 of the last 9 times, price has reacted more bearishly than bullishly after approaching these pivots.
Narrative + context will be important to observe when approaching this period.
We saw the 4% drop after the 14th which I was aiming for. Next key period is the 28th.

Technical Outlook: BTC Reclaims Short-Term EMAs, but Major Resistance Still Caps the Broader Trend
Bitcoin is extending its recovery after defending the $62,800–$63,400 demand zone. Price has reclaimed both the 20 EMA and 50 EMA, while RSI has moved back above the neutral level, signaling improving bullish momentum. However, BTC remains below the 100 EMA and 200 EMA, indicating the higher-timeframe trend is still bearish despite the recent rebound.
📈 EMA Structure (Short-Term Bullish Recovery)
20 EMA: $63,389.36
50 EMA: $64,953.44
100 EMA: $68,200.84
200 EMA: $74,190.62
BTC is trading above t

🚨 $BTC is at a level that decides everything
Most people are not ready for what comes next.
Thread 🧵👇
1/
Right now, price is sitting at a major liquidity zone
This is where:
• Shorts get trapped
• Breakouts get confirmed
2/
Two scenarios:
→ Break above = momentum expansion
→ Reject = fast downside sweep
No middle ground.
3/
Liquidity is stacked above current price
Which means…
price is naturally drawn there
4/
But here’s the trap:
Market often fakes the first move
Don’t chase.
5/
What I’m watching:
• Clean breakout + hold
• Or fakeout → reversal
That’s the real signal.
6/
Positioning > pred

$AKE looks strong with momentum staying firmly on the buyers’ side.
Structure remains intact while bulls hold control.
EP
0.00154–0.00157
TP
TP1 0.00165
TP2 0.00175
TP3 0.00190
SL
0.00146
Price is reacting from intraday liquidity after the breakout, with buyers defending higher support and attempting to continue structure. Holding above the entry zone keeps the bullish momentum valid toward higher liquidity.
Let’s go $AKE ‌

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$T is getting ready to go in big! Right now the funding rate is deep red across the board. You can wait for a pullback, and watch for a potential short-squeeze move.
The entry zone is roughly around 0.004167 to 0.004274. On the upside, watch 0.004450 and 0.004634 first. If it breaks below 0.004042, you need to be careful with your stop-loss. Also, $AKE and $SOXL are currently thinking in a bullish direction.
But keep an eye on the risk—negative funding rates suggest the market may continue to swing violently, with frequent upward and downward spikes. Don’t get carried away and go all-in wit

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$TREE Watch for opportunities at higher levels.
This rebound just tested a key supply zone. You can feel the upward momentum starting to fade. Earlier, there was a violent sell-off at this level. Now, liquidity above is continuing to drain the buy-side, and the bulls are getting increasingly strained.
If the sellers keep suppressing at this level, the next move could be a pullback downward to grab the liquidity below the recent swing lows. For entry, watch the 0.0376 - 0.0384 range; then look for moves around 0.0365 to 0.0330. Set the defense level at 0.0415. Everyone, mind the risk and set a

ZEC bulls 95% win rate—are you brave enough to follow?
$ZEC /USDT - LONG
Trading plan:
Entry: 547.07 – 550.65
SL: 531.67
TP1: 561.76
TP2: 570.35
TP3: 583.25
Why focus on this setup?
- 4-hour timeframe long signal; the 1-day trend is clearly bullish, with strong EMA support.
- Current entry price is 548.86; TP1 is 561.76 and TP2 is 570.35—room for upside over 3.9%.
- RSI on the 15-minute chart is 59.03, not overheated, with still-rising momentum; ATR 7.16 shows volatility is manageable.
- Why now? A pullback to the 547–550 range hits EMA support and provides a good low-buy opportunity, with an

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🌍 Market Pressure Hits Crypto: Is Bitcoin Preparing for Its Next Move? ₿
The crypto market is facing another wave of uncertainty.
Bitcoin recently slipped below $62.5K as global risk sentiment weakened after renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushed pressure across stocks and digital assets.
📉 BTC showed a rejection from recent local highs
📉 US stocks opened lower as investors moved away from risk assets
📉 Market conditions remain highly volatile and range-bound
But volatility is not new in crypto.
🔎 What Is Happening Behind BTC’s Price Action?
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