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How Much Lower Can the Bitcoin Price Drop?

Bitcoin’s bottoming out How low can it go?

Bitcoin (BTC) is in for a wild ride as a cascade of liquidations sends crypto markets on a roller coaster. Hold on tight, digital asset investors, because it’s going to be a bumpy—and entertaining—journey!

BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView

First, the United States Department of Justice dropped a regulatory bomb on Binance, the largest global exchange. The CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), might have to swap his executive chair for a jail cell. Talk about a shocking twist for one of the crypto industry’s big shots! Naturally, this sent shivers down the spines of market participants. Bitcoin stumbled, briefly hitting rock bottom at $35,600 before bouncing back thanks to shorts being squeezed.

Bitcoin options open interest by strike price chart. Source: Deribit

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Altcoins, not to be outdone, experienced an even rougher ride. Many of the large-cap tokens found themselves 3-5% lower, leaving investors longing for stability.

“Max pain” BTC price is now $32,000

But wait, there’s more! Brace yourselves for additional volatility catalysts. A whopping $3.8 billion or 104,000 BTC options open interest expiry event looms, just one day after the indulgent U.S. Thanksgiving holiday feast. It’s like adding fuel to a fire that’s already burning!

According to James Van Straten, a research and data analyst at crypto insights firm CryptoSlate, the most excruciating BTC price drop would now be one to $32,000. With a put/call ratio of 0.77, the data points to a bullish sentiment. However, the “max pain price” of $32,000, currently below Bitcoin’s market price, hints at potential pressure as the expiration date approaches. It’s like asking Bitcoin to chew on a bitter piece of candy—it’s going to leave a bad taste in its digital mouth!

Van Straten assures us that even if this scenario becomes a reality, the bull market thesis would remain intact. Phew! A silver lining amidst the chaos!

Betting on the “Notorious B.I.D.”

Order book analysis by Material Indicators chimes in on the roller coaster, predicting a slide closer to $30,000. This comes as no surprise considering Bitcoin’s rapid ascent to 18-month highs of nearly $38,000. A retest of bid liquidity was always on the cards.

BTC/USDT liquidity data. Source: Material Indicators/X

To halt further downside, anxious sellers are moving asks closer to the spot price, hoping to prop up support. But don’t underestimate the “Notorious B.I.D.”! This patch of bid support at $33,000 is determined to fight back against the onslaught, even if it means not letting Bitcoin retest $33k—a true champion in the face of adversity!

Binance withdrawals stay modest

In the midst of this wild madness, some voices have warned of a $30,900 floor, marking a crucial boundary Bitcoin has yet to break free from. Gaah, the trader behind CryptoQuant, also highlighted a lack of sustained stablecoin withdrawals from Binance. Remember, earlier this year, liquidity concerns and a regulatory crackdown sparked a mass exodus of funds from the exchange. It seems that the Binance saga continues, albeit with modest withdrawals this time around.

Hold on to your hats, folks, because the Bitcoin roller coaster isn’t over yet! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the turbulence. Just remember, roller coasters are more fun when you embrace the ups and downs!

Psst! Be sure to stay tuned, stay informed, and keep those seat belts securely fastened. The world of cryptocurrencies is an adventure like no other. Now, who’s ready to ride the Bitcoin roller coaster again? Buckle up, because the next twist and turn might just be around the corner!

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