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Story: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Break $119K or Fall to $112K?

By Sakamoto Nashi

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BTC Price Prediction: What to Expect in the Next 24 Hours. In the short term, Bitcoin’s price is at a crossroads.

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Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a tight consolidation range, with the price hovering around $118,400 on July 21.

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BTC is currently moving within a symmetrical triangle pattern on the 4-hour chart, capped by resistance at $119,000 and supported around $116,000.

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Looking at the daily chart, Bitcoin remains within a rising wedge pattern that has been forming since March.

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Another technical signal worth noting is Bitcoin’s proximity to a “weak high” liquidity level near $119,000.

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So why is Bitcoin price moving higher today?

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One major factor is the renewed strength in the derivatives market. According to Coinglass, Bitcoin’s open interest has surged to $84.27 billion.

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These figures suggest growing confidence among market participants, particularly among those trading on leverage.

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However, not all indicators are signaling strength. The Directional Movement Index (DMI) on the 4-hour chart shows a flattening trend, with +DI and -DI lines converging.

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Meanwhile, the Bollinger Bands and EMAs continue to show a tightening range, indicating a potential volatility breakout.

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On a broader timeframe, BTC is still trading above the Bull Market Support Band on the weekly chart.

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Interestingly, the Altcoin Season Index is currently at 51—indicating a neutral market environment.

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In the short term, Bitcoin’s price is at a crossroads. A confirmed breakout above the $119,000–$120,600 zone could push the price toward $122,000, and potentially $124,500 if…

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As BTC trades within a tightening wedge and key technical indicators show signs of coiling, traders should prepare for increased volatility.

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