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I see that Bitcoin is testing levels around 80K again, but before everyone starts rushing to buy, it's worth analyzing what's happening here. The price is returning to these levels mainly because the market is reacting to several things at once. First, there are news reports about negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear program. Both sides are discussing a pause in activities for several years, although their positions differ. Such geopolitical events always influence market sentiment, and investors buy risky assets when it seems that tensions might decrease.
An additional factor is that X suggests they are working on something for the crypto industry. Of course, the market immediately reacts with hype and speculation. This is a typical scenario in crypto — first the news, then FOMO, and only afterward the reality. Bitcoin around 74-80K is now a point of interest, but personally, I don't see a reason to jump into buying right now. Especially when uncertainties related to the geopolitical situation still loom on the horizon.
What I observe are clusters of liquidity around the 78-80K zone. We might reach there, but I shouldn't be too enthusiastic if the price moves there. My strategy is to wait. Yes, we could see an increase to these levels, but long-term I expect a downward trend toward 40-58K. For now, it looks more like a reaction to news than a solid trend. It's better to be patient and wait for the market to come to you rather than chasing after gains.