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Bitcoin (BTC) is signaling an explosive expansion in volatility as fierce liquidity battles between buyers and sellers unfold at key price levels in a bid to determine its next directional move.
According to a February 22 local-time report by crypto media outlet NewsBTC, as order book depth in the Bitcoin market thins, competition over price control is intensifying around zones with concentrated large-scale liquidation levels. Although Bitcoin remains trapped within a narrow trading range, open interest in the futures market remains elevated, increasing the likelihood of a strong breakout in either direction in the near term.
Currently, significant buy and sell walls have formed on both the upside and downside of Bitcoin’s order book, reinforcing the range-bound price action. On the upside, around $72,000 stands a strong resistance level accompanied by a large concentration of short liquidation orders. On the downside, near the $65,000 support level, a cluster of long liquidations has formed. There is a substantial risk of a short squeeze or sharp directional move toward whichever liquidity pocket is triggered first.
Whale investors are absorbing market liquidity by placing concentrated buy and sell orders at specific price ranges. As liquidity provision in the order book declines, even relatively small trades can cause amplified price swings due to heightened slippage. The reduction in available liquidity is seen as a precursor to a strong directional breakout in the market.
Market experts say that for Bitcoin to break out of its current range, large-scale institutional inflows or clear regulatory signals will be necessary. With discussions surrounding the introduction of the U.S. crypto market structure bill (CLARITY) gaining momentum, the direction of institutional capital is expected to determine the winner of this liquidity battle. Meanwhile, whales’ historic accumulation trends and the ongoing decline in exchange reserves are laying the groundwork for reduced selling pressure and potential long-term price appreciation.
The liquidity standoff in Bitcoin is maximizing short-term volatility, particularly as it intersects with leveraged liquidations in the futures market. Traders are responding cautiously, closely analyzing liquidity walls in the order book and liquidation maps. Bitcoin’s next move is likely to be decided by the side that secures liquidity positioned at major price levels.
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