The Hidden Shift That Triggered Bitcoin’s Sudden Collapse

Actionable Market Insights

Bitcoin’s recent sell-off may have appeared sudden, but the underlying pressure had been building quietly for months. As early as November, subtle shifts in exchange flows and institutional positioning signaled that key market participants were beginning to reduce exposure, even as prices appeared stable on the surface. These early warning signs pointed to a fragile market structure that was increasingly vulnerable to external catalysts.

That catalyst arrived at the end of January, when a key policy development triggered a breakdown in price levels that had previously held firm. What initially looked like a routine correction quickly accelerated, invalidating several technical support zones and reinforcing the view that the current phase is part of a larger, structured cycle rather than a random move lower.

Importantly, the timing and pattern of the selling reveal clues about who is driving the market, and why this phase may not yet be complete. In our latest report, we break down the positioning dynamics, structural signals, and cycle framework that explain what is happening now, and what typically comes next.

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