Bitcoin Bull Trap: Bears Begin To Dig Claws Into Crypto Trend
Bitcoin price is on the rebound, but after such a sharp fall and more than 50% retracement, any reversal must be considered a potential bull trap until much higher prices are reclaimed. Further adding credence to the theory of a potential bull trap, a trend strength indicator very clearly shows that bears are in charge, […]
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