Why This Data Metric Indicates Bitcoin Traders Should “Proceed with Caution”
Bitcoin is now consolidating within the lower-$15,000 region following an intense selloff overnight During this time, bears attempted to invalidate the cryptocurrency’s market structure and push it below the lower-$15,000 region, but bulls have held strong Because this decline has been slow and mostly absorbed by buyers, there’s a strong possibility that it will be followed by further upside One indicator is flashing some warning signs to investors, with the average returns seen by traders […]
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