Bitcoin Faces Increased Short-Term Selling Pressure

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 1 hour ago

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Price Fluctuation Analysis: Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $76,000 on news of a potential ceasefire and talks between the US and Iran, but subsequently retreated to around $74,000, indicating potential short-term selling pressure.
Profit-Taking Risk: Analysis firm CryptoQuant warns that Bitcoin's recent rise faces profit-taking risks due to increased exchange inflows and the price previously reaching the $76,000 resistance zone, where investors are nearing break-even points, intensifying selling pressure.
Inflows Warning Signal: Data shows hourly inflows to exchanges have risen to approximately 11,000 BTC, the highest level since December 2025, which is generally interpreted as a signal of short-term downward pressure, as investors typically move assets to exchanges in preparation for selling.
Support Level Prediction: Analysts suggest that if selling pressure emerges from current levels, a pattern similar to January 2026 could repeat, with the first support level around $67,600; if Bitcoin remains above $76,000, daily realized gains could exceed $1 billion, increasing the likelihood of selling pressure.

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Technical Analysis for BTC

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC). As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 7 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 4 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	60159.532	63945.771	68465.522	72251.761	76771.512	80557.751	85077.502
Fibonacci	63945.771	67118.659	69078.873	72251.761	75424.649	77384.863	80557.751

About BTC

Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency originally described in a 2008 whitepaper by a person, or group of people, using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. It was launched soon after, in January 2009.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer online currency, meaning that all transactions happen directly between equal, independent network participants, without the need for any intermediary to permit or facilitate them. Bitcoin was created, according to Nakamoto’s own words, to allow “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.”Some concepts for a similar type of a decentralized electronic currency precede BTC, but Bitcoin holds the distinction of being the first-ever cryptocurrency to come into actual use.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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