Review of the latest market trends

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On Monday, May 19th, after briefly breaking through $105,000, Bitcoin once again fell sharply by over 3%, hitting a low of around $103,000. The market is concerned about the increasing risk of a short-term pullback. The long-to-short ratio dropped to 0.94, reaching a new low in nearly a month, indicating an increase in bearish positions. At the same time, technical indicators show a MACD death cross and RSI falling from overbought territory (70) to around 60, suggesting that the upward momentum is starting to weaken.

However, as of the closing on May 20th, Bitcoin has rebounded slightly to $105,722.5, up 0.13% for the day, showing bulls attempting to regain momentum

Bitcoin price operation mechanism brief description

Bitcoin adopts decentralized blockchain technology, and each transaction will be packaged into a block and permanently recorded in the distributed ledger by miners through ‘mining’ validation. The essence of mining is a competition of computing power: miners need to solve complex hash problems, and the successful ones can receive newly generated Bitcoin rewards. With a total limit of 21 million coins, Bitcoin also possesses the attributes of ‘digital gold’—scarce and resistant to inflation.

Technical Indicators Perspective: Momentum and Risk

• RSI (Relative Strength Index): On May 19, it fell back from the overbought zone, indicating a weakening short-term buying interest; if it continues to decline to below 50, it may accelerate the pullback.
• MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Formed a death cross on May 18-19, signaling a ‘sell’ in the short term, cautioning against further downward pressure.
• Short-term and long-term moving averages: If the 20-day moving average crosses below the 50-day moving average, the ‘death cross’ is confirmed, indicating a weakening in the medium-term trend.

Interpretation of Institutional Holdings and Spot ETF Inflows

• Metaplanet increased its holdings: Japanese investment firm Metaplanet increased its holdings by 1,004 coins on Monday, bringing its total holdings to 7,800 coins, indicating the intention of large institutions to accumulate at the bottom.
• Spot ETF fund inflow: According to SoSoValue data, last week, the US spot Bitcoin ETF realized a net inflow of 603.74 million US dollars, continuing the five consecutive increases since mid-April, but the inflow volume has declined from the previous high point.

Institutional demand continues to provide medium and long-term support for prices, but the weakening short-term momentum still needs to be carefully observed.

Short-Term Support and Resistance Analysis

• Key resistance level: $105,000–$106,500 range, failed to hold steadily multiple times, if it encounters resistance again, it may accelerate downwards.
• Important support level: $100,000 is a major psychological barrier, if broken, we need to be cautious of the secondary support near $95,000; the 125-day moving average (currently around $96,000) is also worth noting.

Beginner Investment Strategy and Risk Management

1. Build positions in batches: Avoid entering the market with full positions at one time, and consider using the DCA (dollar-cost averaging) strategy to average the cost.
2. Take profit and stop loss settings: It is recommended to control short-term retracements at 5-10% and set clear take profit targets.
3. Secure storage: Store long-term held Bitcoin in a hardware wallet (cold wallet) to reduce the risk of exchange being hacked.
4. Focus on macro and regulation: Pay close attention to global economic data and policy trends, and adjust positions promptly.

Future outlook: Bull market trap or pullback opportunity?

In summary, Bitcoin quickly fell back after breaking through key resistance, exposing the risk of insufficient short-term momentum. However, institutional holdings and continuous ETF inflows continue to provide support for medium- to long-term rise. For beginners, understanding technical indicators, grasping support and resistance, and combining phased positions and strict risk control are essential to both participate in market opportunities and avoid risks during this round of volatility.

Conclusion

Bitcoin has shown a ‘bull trap’ signal, but it is also a good opportunity to buy low. Novice investors should stay rational, analyze both technical and fundamental aspects, and develop a sound risk management strategy. Wishing you steady progress in the cryptocurrency market!