Over $23.65 million in short positions could be liquidated if Bitcoin breaks back above the $105,000 mark, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez.
A heatmap from CoinGlass indicates a dense cluster of short positions above $105,000, raising the potential for a liquidation cascade and short squeeze scenario if bulls surpass that resistance.
Whales have sold over 30,000 BTC in the last three days, suggesting profit-taking at local highs, which could temporarily suppress upward momentum for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin faces a critical juncture with a possible breakout above $105K leading to liquidations of shorts and renewed bullish momentum, while recent whale selling hints at a consolidation phase before further advances.