Virtual Asset Market Surges 5.92% in a Day…Bitcoin Breaks $86,000, How High Can It Go?

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The virtual asset market recovered $2.93 trillion, surging nearly 6% in a single day. As Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $86,000, a massive influx of funds into US Bitcoin spot ETFs combined with the liquidation of short positions accelerated the overall market uptrend.

According to CoinMarketCap, a cryptocurrency market data aggregator, on September 22 (local time), the total virtual asset market capitalization increased by 5.92% over the past 24 hours, reaching $2.93 trillion. The market showed a high correlation of 74% with the S&P 500. Bitcoin surged 7%, surpassing $86,000, and led the market's rise.

The key driver of the uptrend is institutional capital inflow. US Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of approximately $593 million from September 17 to 18. This was interpreted as a sign of renewed institutional investor demand, reversing the recent outflow trend. Whether Bitcoin can challenge its next resistance level of $89,000 will largely depend on ETF fund flows.

A short squeeze (buying pressure generated to close or cover short positions) in the derivatives market also amplified the gains. Over $497 million worth of Bitcoin positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with 90% of them being short positions. Simultaneously, Pepe (PEPE) surged 24% and Dogecoin (DOGE) jumped 14%, indicating a spread of buying interest from Bitcoin to high-risk altcoins. Future changes in funding rates and open interest are considered key indicators to assess whether the market is overheating with leverage.

In the short term, the crucial point is whether Bitcoin can hold its breakout level of $83,000. If the upward trend continues, the technical resistance zone for the total market capitalization is projected to be between $3.03 trillion and $3.16 trillion. On the other hand, Bitcoin's 7-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) climbed to 80, entering the overbought territory. If ETF inflows do not persist or Bitcoin falls below $83,000, profit-taking pressure is likely to increase.

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