Technical analysis by MarsSignals about Symbol BTC on 2/16/2025

Market Structure & Key Levels:Current Price & Trend:Bitcoin is trading at $97,511, showing signs of consolidation after a strong rally.The price is currently oscillating between the R1 trendline (support turned resistance) and a key horizontal support level near $86,359.Support & Resistance Levels:S1 ($86,359): A critical demand zone where previous accumulation occurred.R1 (Local Resistance): The lower boundary of the ascending channel, which has flipped into resistance.R2 ($110,392): A major resistance level; breaking this confirms a continuation toward new highs.R3 (Upper Channel Resistance): Marks the upper limit of Bitcoin’s bullish structure, a potential future target.Historical High & Low:All-Time High: $109,588 (recent major peak)Strongest Historical Support: $49,000 (unlikely but critical in case of a severe breakdown)Technical Indicators & Market Sentiment:🔹 Trendline Analysis:Bitcoin is still inside the macro bullish channel, but price action is weakening near local resistance.The price has formed lower highs, signaling potential exhaustion unless volume increases.🔹 Potential Breakout Scenario:If BTC breaks above $100,000, the next resistance will be at $110,392.Beyond $110,000, BTC could target $125,000-$130,000 based on Fibonacci extensions.🔹 Potential Breakdown Scenario:A breakdown below $97,000 increases the likelihood of testing $86,359 (S1).A further break below $86,000 may result in a sharper decline toward the $75,000-$80,000 zone.🔹 Liquidity & Volume:Decreasing volume near resistance suggests weakening bullish momentum.A confirmed bullish breakout requires high volume and strong closing candles above key resistance levels.🔹 Market Psychology:The market remains in an accumulation-distribution phase, where large players are managing liquidity before a decisive move.The current price action suggests that a correction is possible before a new rally.Conclusion & Strategy:Given the current structure, I am preparing for two key scenarios:1️⃣ Bullish Breakout:If Bitcoin closes above $100,000 with strong volume, I will enter a long position targeting $110,000-$115,000.A breakout above $110,000 opens the door for a rally toward $125,000-$130,000.2️⃣ Bearish Pullback:If BTC loses $97,000, I will consider reducing exposure or shorting towards $86,000.A breakdown of $86,000 could trigger a deeper correction to $75,000-$80,000.Risk Management:Stop-loss for longs: Below $96,000 to avoid fake breakouts.Stop-loss for shorts: Above $100,500 to protect against trend reversals.Leverage strategy: Conservative, considering high volatility.With these levels in mind, I am prepared to adapt based on Bitcoin’s reaction to its key support and resistance zones. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether BTC resumes its uptrend or enters a deeper correction phase.Final Thought:Bitcoin remains bullish in the long term, but the short-term structure suggests potential for either a continuation rally or retracement to lower supports before resuming its upward trajectory. I will monitor volume and key price action signals to determine the best trade entry.