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📉 $BTC Paradox: Why Does Bitcoin’s Growth Trigger a Sell-Off?
A new study by K33 Research has revealed a psychological trap that the market has fallen into: as soon as Bitcoin starts to grow, investors rush to cash out en masse.
Here are the main points about the current market situation:
The $83,000 Wall: This is the average purchase price (cost basis) for Bitcoin ETF owners, as well as the important 200-day moving average. Analysts call this zone the “bear market ceiling.”
“Zero” Psychology: Approaching $83k, investors close positions en masse. Those who were sitting at a loss sell to simply get their money back, while others are afraid of a new correction. The probability of a large capital outflow at such moments increases from 3% to over 10%.
The numbers: Almost $2.8 billion has been withdrawn from ETFs in the last few days alone. $BTC is currently trading around $77,100 (~40% below its all-time high of $126,000).
Castling of players: Institutionals (funds like Millennium and Jane Street) reduced their positions by 26,733 BTC in the first quarter, while retail investors bought 19,395 BTC.
⚠️ Bottom line: Spot ETFs, which used to push the market up, have become a tool for a quick exit. The market is squeezed: there is support from buyers at the bottom, but there is a wall of those who simply want to go “to zero” at the top. Because of this, Bitcoin is currently struggling to catch a single clear trend.
