Wintermute Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin Surge A Short Squeeze, Not Sustainable Growth
Following last week’s Bitcoin (BTC) surge to $83,000, the market is now facing a tougher test: whether $80,000 can hold as real support. Market maker Wintermute, in its latest digital asset report, said the move carries a warning label—“…The way it got here tells you to be cautious rather than euphoric.” Why Retrace Risks Remain […]
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