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Bitcoin at $104K: Whale Activity and Surging Open Interest Hint at New All-Time High

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As U.S. inflation fell to 2.3% in April, Bitcoin gained momentum. Currently, BTC trades at $103,827, reflecting a surge of nearly 1.5%.

Now, Bitcoin is eying a new all-time high as recent whale activities suggest further upside ahead.

Bitcoin Price Analysis

On the daily chart, Bitcoin shows a rebound from the 50% Fibonacci level, near $75,500. This bounce has driven a nearly 36% price increase over the past 36 days.

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Bitcoin Price Chart
Bitcoin Price Chart

The bullish trend triggered a breakout from a falling wedge pattern and surpassed the 78.6% Fibonacci level, around $92,000, as well as the key psychological barrier at $100,000. Currently, Bitcoin is facing resistance at the overhead supply zone near $104,000.

As Bitcoin reaches this critical juncture, technical indicators are signaling a loss of momentum. The RSI has reversed within the overbought zone and now threatens to fall below the 14-day average. Additionally, the MACD and signal lines are close to a bearish crossover. These signals suggest the possibility of a short-term top forming.

If BTC fails to break above the current resistance, a retest of the $97,000 level appears likely. Further support lies at the 78.6% Fibonacci level, near $92,000.

Optimistically, a successful breakout above the $104K resistance could set the stage for a rally toward the 1.272 Fibonacci extension level at $127,800.

Declining Whale Inflows

According to a recent tweet by CryptoQuant analyst DarkFost, a divergence has emerged between whale and retail investor activity on Binance. Since early April, Bitcoin’s bullish momentum has strengthened.

However, whale inflows to exchanges have continued to decline, while retail inflows have surged from $12 billion to $15 billion. Less capital from whales entering exchanges suggests confidence in the market for more upside. Moreover, additional data suggests whales have even accumulated over 83K BTC since last month.

Binance Whale to Exchange Flow
Binance Whale to Exchange Flow

Bullish Sentiments Fuel Bitcoin Futures

As retail inflows grow, optimism in Bitcoin futures has reached new heights. Open interest is approaching the $70 billion mark, currently standing at $67.47 billion. Moreover, more than $36 million in short positions have been liquidated over the past 24 hours, indicating strong bullish dominance.

BTC Futures Open Interest
BTC Futures Open Interest

Currently, the OI-weighted funding rate is 0.0075%, reflecting overall bullish sentiment in the derivatives market. Bitcoin futures traders remain highly optimistic about the continuation of the uptrend and the potential to reach a new all-time high.

DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author's personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.

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Albert Brown is a cryptocurrency investor and journalist who has been in the nascent space since 2017. His love and passion for technological innovations made him delve deeper into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. As a journalist, Brown has written on several crypto-related topics that have been referenced by popular industry players like Tyler Winklevoss, Binance CZ, etc.

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