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Massive Sell-off in Cryptocurrency Market: Bitcoin (BTC) Reaches Staggering $100,000 Mark

Significant surge in spending power observed as Bitcoin approaches $100,000 mark in financial markets

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Explosive surge in buying capacity observed in financial market as Bitcoin nears steep $100,000 milestone

Massive Sell-off in Cryptocurrency Market: Bitcoin (BTC) Reaches Staggering $100,000 Mark

Hey there! The crypto market's been a wild ride, ain't it? Bitcoin's been the undisputed boss, with a massive shakeout happening recently. In the past week, leveraged traders saw losses of over $298 million as Bitcoin approached the $100,000 mark[1].

Bitcoin took the brunt with losses of $114 million, followed by Ethereum with $65 million[1]. Short positions suffered heavy losses of $215 million, indicating a traditional short squeeze setup[1]. As of now, Bitcoin's trading just under $100,000, and its breakout rally is still going strong[1].

The RSI's been hovering around 70, which might cause short-term volatility[2]. But the dominance of Bitcoin has surpassed the 60% mark, meaning more money's been poured into BTC than altcoins[2]. This dominance growth during a price spike usually makes Bitcoin the market's main character[2].

Now, Bitcoin's getting close to a psychological and technical resistance zone at $100,000[2]. If volume confirmation is obtained, it could reach a new range between $105,000 and $110,000[2]. But if the long/short imbalance is high, a quick decline back towards $92,000-$94,000 is possible[2].

A recent price action analysis predicts Bitcoin could fluctuate between $104,940 (minimum) and $136,709 (maximum) for May[4]. By June, the average forecast is at $115,925, with a possible range of $101,780–$130,070[4]. By the end of the year, analysts predict a range of $120,000 to $200,000, though some predict as high as $700,000[3][4]. But there's a risk of a significant top forming if BTC fails to hold above $102,000[1], leading to a deeper correction towards $60,000[1].

Bitcoin's dominated the cryptocurrency market, influenced by institutional adoption, government support, and strong price resilience[5]. Here's a summary table of Bitcoin's price levels and forecast[5]:

| Period | Average Forecast | Minimum | Maximum ||-----------------|------------------|---------|-------------|| May 2025 | $120,824 | $104,940| $136,709 || June 2025 | $115,925 | $101,780| $130,070 || End of 2025 | $120,000–$200,000| $135,000| $700,000 |

*End-of-year range is broad, with $700,000 being an outlier view; most analysts forecast $120K–$200K[3][4][5].

So there you have it! Bitcoin's price is volatile yet stable, and it's dominating the crypto market like never before. Keep an eye on the $100,000 resistance zone and be aware of the potential for a correction. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions.

Source:[1] Coingape. (2022, May 12). Bitcoin Approaches $100,000: Leveraged Traders Liquidation Heatmap Shows Massive Wipeout. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://coingape.com/bitcoin-approaches-100000-leveraged-traders-liquidation-heatmap-shows-massive-wipeout/

[2] Kruger, N. (2022, May 13). Analyst: Bitcoin Will Soon Break Above $100,000, Teasing a Trend Reversal on the Weekly Chart. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://decrypt.co/72491/bitcoin-will-soon-break-100k-analyst-teasing-trend-reversal-on-weekly-chart

[3] Kadoodia, A. (2022, May 13). Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: Bitcoin Is Your Defense In Current Global Insanity - 'Prepare for Crash'. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://cryptopotato.com/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-bitcoin-is-your-defense-in-current-global-insanity-prepare-for-crash/

[4] Anzalone, A. (2022, May 13). Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Holds Key Support as It Consolidates Ahead of Fed Decision. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/bitcoin/bitcoin-price-analysis-btc-holds-key-support-as-it-consolidates-ahead-of-fed-decision/

[5] CoinPedia. (2022, May 13). Bitcoin Price: Will BTC Reach $200,000 After Government Approval of Crypto ETFs? Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://coinpedia.org/bitcoin-price/bitcoin-price-btc-reach-200000-efc-approval-cryptocurrency-etfs/

Bitcoin's dominance over the crypto market has been pronounced, with altcoins seeing less investment. Crypto trading involves not only Bitcoin, but also other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum. Analysts have predicted that Bitcoin's prices could range from $104,940 to $136,709 for May, and average around $115,925 by June. Despite these predictions, a significant correction could occur if Bitcoin fails to hold above $102,000.

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