Why did Bitcoin fail to hold the $80,000 level?
Bitcoin fell 0.79% today, dropping to $79,468 and sliding below the $80,000 mark as investors grew cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision on October 28.
Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and losses on long positions have added to the selling pressure.
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I'm going to bed; remember to wake me up in the early hours!$BTC ‌

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$XPL ‌ ALERT: BULLISH STRUCTURE BUT NO ACTIVE SETUP! 📊
Plasma (XPL) is currently in a Neutral zone within a Trending Market (Uptrend). The structure is Bullish in an Accumulation phase, but the setup is Not Active. Here is the breakdown:
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· Trend Strength: Moderate.
· Volume: Weak.
· Momentum: 62/100.
· Volatility: Elevated.
· Breakout: Unconfirmed.
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CryptoMishu2 hours ago

#BTCBattlesFor80000
$80,000 is not a price. It is a psychological battlefield where conviction meets capitulation.
Bitcoin’s current oscillation around the $80,000 mark is more than technical consolidation; it is a macroeconomic referendum. This level has transformed from a resistance ceiling into a critical support floor, and the market’s ability to hold it will define the trajectory of the next cycle. Traders are watching charts, but smart money is watching liquidity, leverage, and institutional flow. The outcome here isn’t determined by retail sentiment—it’s dictated by who blinks first.
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The Secret of Leverage: The Fragile Balance Between Longs and Shorts Behind 0.246
When trading, the biggest fear isn’t a lack of market action—it’s calling the market right but getting liquidated because of your position. On the eve of the Fed decision, understanding the market’s leverage structure is 10,000 times more important than predicting whether prices will rise or fall.
CryptoQuant data shows that Bitcoin’s estimated leverage ratio has stayed between 0.22 and 0.26 over the past month, with a current reading of 0.246. What does this number mean? It indicates that overall market leverage

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ChenAn 2 hours ago

This downturn has been sharp and swift, and many people are likely feeling unsettled. The deepest lesson is never about predicting the market precisely, but about how to handle sudden changes.
The more turbulent the market, the more important it is not to let emotions take the wheel. Decisions made in a panic are often regretted later. This kind of rapid drop is mostly caused by panic selling, not a shift in the broader trend. Once the panic selling has run its course, the market will naturally find the strength to recover.
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【Fed Rate Decision Preview: Crypto × U.S. Stocks, Tonight Brings the Verdict】
At 2:00 a.m. Beijing time tonight, the Fed will announce its October rate decision; at 2:30, Chair Warsh will hold a press conference.
Key things to watch:
① A hold is almost certain—the market expects rates to remain at 3.75%–4.00% (90% probability). After a 25 bp hike in September, the Fed is expected to pause this time;
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$DOS A long upper wick just formed! Keep shorting! The downtrend has begun! A cascade is coming soon! Target 0.28. If you’re not in a position, short at market now! Wait patiently to take profit!

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CryptoCircleBullSays an hour ago

$SNDKB Currently at 1378.53, up 6.54% over 24H (range: 1288.68–1388). The 1H structure is strong, but RSI at 68 is a bit high. The 4H trend is stronger, with RSI at 90, so beware of overbought conditions. The 1H support at 1288.68 is critical; a break below it could trigger a pullback. Price needs to hold above the current resistance at 1388 to open up more upside. When reviewing the chart, watch how volume and price behave at these two levels, and don’t chase the rally with RSI this high. Market volatility is high; for observation only.

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US companies are expanding buyback programs, a signal of cash flow and confidence in valuations.
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$SOXLB The current price is 103.65, up +6.34% over 24 hours, which looks strong, but 1-hour trading volume is only 1.93% of its usual level. The price is nearing 1-hour resistance at 105.45, and the low-volume rally contrasts with the crowded gains.
The current outlook remains bullish, with trends aligned upward across both timeframes and the 4-hour RSI at a high of 82.94, indicating strong momentum. However, watch how well support at 98.32 holds on the first pullback: a high-volume break below it could invalidate the bullish outlook, while a break above 105.45 would open up more room to rise.

CryptoMishuan hour ago

#美联储利率决议倒计时 #每周来晒 The Fed at 2 a.m. could decide Bitcoin’s fate at $80,000
At 2 a.m. Beijing time tomorrow, the Fed is meeting again. The market has long priced in “no rate hike.” What’s really keeping people up at night are the few ambiguous words Powell might say.
I. The market doesn’t really care whether rates go up or not anymore!
Let’s look at the numbers. CME’s FedWatch Tool shows the probability of rates staying unchanged this time at around 90%, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike is below 10%.
So if you’re still trading based on whether rates go up or not, you’ve basically

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