Bitcoin, the 'ant shake-out' is over...a rally accompanied by a short squeeze is imminent

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Bitcoin (BTC) is forming strong bottom signals at key support levels, signaling the potential for a surge driven by a short squeeze.

According to U.Today, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 23 (local time), virtual asset analyst Ali Martinez diagnosed that Bitcoin is currently establishing a technical bottom at its present price range. Martinez cited the TD Sequential indicator as a key basis. A '13 buy signal' was detected on the daily chart, implying that the price decline is halting and a rebound is about to commence. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also showing recovery near its lows, technically confirming that buying momentum is re-accumulating.

Currently, the market has a record level of short-selling orders concentrated, posing a high risk of a massive short squeeze (buying pressure occurring to liquidate or cover short positions) if the price rebounds. The moment a specific price resistance level is broken, a chain reaction of forced liquidations by short-selling investors could occur, creating an environment to push Bitcoin's price above $80,000 in an instant. As traders who bet on a decline participate in buying to defend their positions, the upward momentum is expected to accelerate further.

The overall open interest in the virtual asset market remains high, indicating that massive volatility is expected to erupt soon. Martinez analyzed that if short sellers' attempts to suppress the price fail, the market's energy will explode, becoming a catalyst for a new upward rally. In particular, institutional investors' buying in the spot market is backing this, suggesting a high reliability for a technical rebound.

Bitcoin now stands at a critical juncture to determine its direction, with clear signs of buyers attempting to regain control. With the pressure of losses on short sellers maximizing, market participants are focusing on whether a new bull market will begin, starting with reclaiming $80,000. It remains to be seen whether Bitcoin, having completed its bottoming out, will stage a vertical surge accompanied by a short squeeze, completely resolving market uncertainties.

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