Bitcoin Readjusts as Technical Indicators Signal Weaker Momentum

Combined reports from Bitfinex Alpha and Glassnode reveal Bitcoin slipping below key resistance levels, with significant liquidations, liquidity vacuum formation, and notable ETF outflows underscoring waning speculative activity.

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Summary

Recent analyses depict a weakening Bitcoin momentum. The Bitfinex Alpha report highlighted a drop below $115,800 with over $1 billion in liquidations, while Glassnode’s weekly report noted Bitcoin falling from a supply-dense zone near $123K to below $116K, entering a liquidity vacuum down to $110K. Additionally, short-term holder profits declined from 100% to 70%, and a net ETF outflow of 1500 BTC on August 5—the largest since April 2025—coupled with reduced perpetual contract funding rates, points to diminished leveraged positions and speculative fervor.

Terms & Concepts
  • Liquidations: Forced closure of trading positions when margin requirements are not met, often intensifying market movements.
  • Liquidity Vacuum: A market condition characterized by a scarcity of buying interest that can lead to rapid price declines.
  • Perpetual Contract Funding Rates: Periodic payments exchanged between long and short positions in perpetual futures to align contract prices with underlying spot prices.