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Bitcoin climbed nearly 3% to around $65,000 on Tuesday, snapping weeks of early U.S. session sell-offs, as online speculation about Jane Street’s trading activity gained traction.The rebound follows persistent claims across social media that a so-called “10 a.m. algo” had been suppressing Bitcoin’s price during the first hour of U.S. equity trading. While those claims remain unverified, Bitcoin’s latest move has reignited debate over whether structural market flows — or coordinated selling — have been capping rallies.Bitcoin Breaks the Morning Sell-Off PatternFor weeks, traders have pointed to a recurring pattern: as U.S. equities open between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. ET, Bitcoin’s overnight gains frequently fade.Since early November, BTC has reportedly declined during the first hour of U.S. trading in more than 60% of sessions, often dropping as much as 3% in that window. On Dec. 4, for example, Bitcoin slid 2.1% within minutes of the S&P 500 opening flat.On Tuesday, however, that pattern failed to materialize. Instead, Bitcoin surged nearly 3%, trading near $65,000 and helping lift broader crypto market capitalization by roughly 2.7% over 24 hours.Social Media Targets Jane StreetThe rally coincided with renewed speculation involving Jane Street, a major quantitative trading firm active across global markets.Investor Mike Alfred claimed on X that, based on conversations with an alleged internal source, Jane Street had ordered an “immediate cessation” of manipulative Bitcoin trading and shut down a “10 a.m. algo.”Alfred wrote that his source believed “BTC probably goes up now.”Neither Jane Street nor Alfred provided verification, and no independent evidence has confirmed the existence of such a strategy. Requests for comment reportedly received no response by publication time.Legal Pressure Revives TerraUSD ScrutinyThe speculation also comes as Jane Street faces renewed legal scrutiny linked to the 2022 collapse of Terraform Labs’ TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin and its sister token Luna, which wiped out roughly $40 billion in market value.On Feb. 23, Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator filed an 83-page complaint alleging insider trading and market manipulation by Jane Street Group, co-founder Robert Granieri and two employees prior to TerraUSD’s collapse.Jane Street has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless.”Market Structure May Explain 10 a.m. VolatilityDespite viral narratives, analysts caution that volatility around 10 a.m. ET is not unusual.The window follows the 9:30 a.m. U.S. equity open, when liquidity deepens and cross-asset desks rebalance positions. Bitcoin remains closely correlated with traditional markets, meaning equity-driven flows often spill into crypto.Several major U.S. economic data releases — including consumer confidence reports — also occur at 10 a.m., frequently triggering rapid repositioning across asset classes.Bitcoin trades 24/7, but liquidity shifts between Asia, Europe and the U.S. can exaggerate normal order-book adjustments once American participation increases.Macro and Technical Factors Also Support the MoveBeyond speculation, macro alignment played a key role in the rebound. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin showed roughly a 95% correlation with the S&P 500, according to CoinMarketCap data.From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin had recently entered oversold territory, with its relative strength index (RSI) near 30 — a level often associated with short-term relief rallies.Analysts say BTC must:Hold above $64,000 supportBreak above resistance near $66,535 (7-day simple moving average)Failure to reclaim that resistance could leave Bitcoin vulnerable to a retest of key support around $60,000.Narrative vs. RealityWhile the “10 a.m. dump” narrative has captured trader attention, market structure, macro correlations and technical positioning offer more grounded explanations for recent price swings.For now, Bitcoin’s rebound appears driven more by macro alignment and oversold conditions than by confirmed changes in institutional trading behavior.Whether the morning sell-off pattern is truly broken — or merely paused — remains to be seen.

Jane Street transferred $19 million worth of Bitcoin this week, and the timing landed in the middle of an already fragile market structure. The move drew immediate attention, not just for its size but for what it might signal going forward.
Bitcoin had a promising start to the week. Prices climbed roughly 12% off the $65k support zone, feeding bullish momentum across spot and derivatives markets. That optimism faded quickly. By mid-week, nearly 8% of those gains reversed, leaving traders holding leveraged longs in a deteriorating setup.
The fallout hit fast. Different data shows roughly $200 million in derivatives positions were liquidated within 48 hours, the bulk of that concentrated in long positions that had built up during the week's short squeeze cycle. When the squeeze unwound, it left little support beneath the current price.
Short-term holders aren't waiting around either. CryptoQuant data points to 27,000 BTC offloaded in just 24 hours, coinciding with a near 4% drop from the $70k level. That selling pressure, combined with weakening bid depth, paints a picture of a market with shrinking conviction.
ETF flows add another layer of concern. After peaking near $1 billion in net inflows earlier this week, the past two sessions saw nearly $600 million flow back out. Institutional interest can shift direction fast, and this kind of reversal typically amplifies price swings rather than absorbing them.
Jane Street has history here. The firm was sued over alleged Bitcoin manipulation and has previously been linked to sharp intraday moves at predictable intervals. Whether this transfer is routine or strategic, markets are pricing it as a potential trigger.
With thin liquidity, elevated sell pressure, and ETF outflows accelerating, the setup for another long squeeze is forming. Bears have a visible target. Whether Bitcoin's underlying demand is deep enough to hold the line remains the central question.
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Wallets tied to the firm moved ~270 BTC (roughly $19M) to Bullish and LMAX right at the 10 a.m. open yesterday. Timing feels way too familiar, especially with their history and the ongoing manipulation chatter. Traders are watching closely.
BTC started the week hot — ripped 12% off the $65K support and had everyone feeling bullish in spot and futures. Then mid-week reality hit: nearly 8% of those gains vanished, leaving a pile of leveraged longs exposed in a sketchy setup.
$200M+ in liquidations over the last 48 hours, mostly longs that piled in during the short squeeze. Once it unwound, there was basically no bid underneath.
Short-term holders aren’t sticking around either. On-chain data shows 27K BTC sold in a single 24-hour window, lining up perfectly with that ~4% drop from $70K. Bid depth is thinning fast and conviction is fading.
Even the ETFs flipped the script. We saw almost $1B in net inflows earlier in the week, then the last two sessions brought nearly $600M flowing right back out. When big money turns on a dime like that, it just magnifies every swing.
Jane Street’s track record (lawsuits, sharp 10 a.m. moves, you name it) has everyone on high alert. Routine rebalance or strategic play? The market’s pricing it as a trigger either way.
Thin liquidity + fresh sell pressure + ETF outflows = classic setup for the next long squeeze. Bears have a clear target in sight.
The only real question left: is underlying demand strong enough to hold the line?
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