{"id":51325,"date":"2025-04-25T18:59:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/is-bitcoin-set-for-a-short-squeeze-analyst-points-to-binance-data\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T18:59:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:59:13","slug":"is-bitcoin-set-for-a-short-squeeze-analyst-points-to-binance-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/is-bitcoin-set-for-a-short-squeeze-analyst-points-to-binance-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bitcoin set for a short squeeze? Analyst points to Binance data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/image-21-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/image-21-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/image-21-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/04\/image-21-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin has spiked to above $95k, hitting a two month high.<\/li>\n<li>Cryptocurrencies are up as stocks rise.<\/li>\n<li>CryptoQuant says the benchmark cryptocurrency could see a short squeeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bitcoin price spiked to above $95k on Friday, hitting a two-month high as cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on fresh sentiment around tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>While the BTC price still awaits a retest of $100k, a CryptoQuant analyst says the benchmark cryptocurrency could be poised for a short squeeze.<\/p>\n<p>The move above $92k could be crucial, the analysts said as they pointed to BTC data on Binance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why Binance Data Suggests a Bitcoin Squeeze Is Coming<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHigh-leverage longs were flushed out between $82K and $88K, indicating that weak hands had been eliminated. Large short positions remain susceptible above $92,000, creating the possibility of a short squeeze.\u201d \u2013 By\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HbtkP1nGF5\">pic.twitter.com\/HbtkP1nGF5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cryptoquant_com\/status\/1915746283412750402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Why this matters<\/h2>\n<p>A short squeeze occurs when a sharp price increase forces short sellers to close their positions, driving further buying and amplifying the rally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBitcoin has just surged above $95K for the first time in 2 months, leaving bearish traders kicking themselves for selling on tariff fears,\u201d analysts at Santiment wrote.<\/p>\n<p>With high-leverage longs already cleared out and short positions stacked above $92,000, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/tag\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> is primed for a potential squeeze if it sustains strength above this critical level.<\/p>\n<p>However, if Bitcoin fails to hold $92,000, it could face a correction toward $88,500 or lower, as bearish momentum could take over.<\/p>\n<p>Binance data highlights thinner liquidity above current price levels, meaning there are fewer sell orders to absorb buying pressure.<\/p>\n<p>If Bitcoin breaks above $92,000, the lack of resistance could amplify upward moves, especially if short liquidations add fuel to the rally.<\/p>\n<p>This aligns with the potential for a squeeze, as thin liquidity zones often lead to exaggerated price movements.<\/p>\n<h2>Crypto, stocks rally<\/h2>\n<p>The heatmap indicates a notable concentration of short positions near the $100,000 level, highlighting a possible short squeeze scenario.<\/p>\n<p>The psychological threshold remains a key target for bullish momentum.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to gains across broader risk assets amid easing US-China trade tensions, other factors may also be influencing Bitcoin\u2019s price movement.<\/p>\n<p>ETF flows, the Federal Reserve\u2019s policy shifts, with Trump saying he will not fire Jerome Powell, are also major points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt blows my mind that sophisticated investors really thought it was a good idea to sell American stocks and bitcoin because the President of the United States was implementing pro-America economic policies. Stocks and bitcoin both up since the close of Liberation Day,\u201d Anthony Pompliano <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/APompliano\/status\/1915797639385297384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, IntotheBlock data shows over 94% of Bitcoin holders are in profit at current price levels.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bitcoin ETFs recorded the highest net inflows since January this week. This interest caused Bitcoin&#8217;s price to surpass $95k, placing over 94% of holders in profit <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5HTZb81f7h\">pic.twitter.com\/5HTZb81f7h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intotheblock\/status\/1915796260923085042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If prices surge further, one likelihood would be for some profit taking to kick in, potentially stalling bulls in the short term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/is-bitcoin-set-for-a-short-squeeze-analyst-points-to-binance-data\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Bitcoin has spiked to above $95k, hitting a two month high. Cryptocurrencies are up as stocks rise. CryptoQuant says the benchmark cryptocurrency could see a short squeeze. 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