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Story: Bitcoin’s Rising Exchange Reserves Could Derail $100K Rally

By Steven Anderson

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Bitcoin has been on a remarkable recovery path, with many predicting the cryptocurrency could soon break the $100,000 barrier.

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Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Surge, Raising Sell-Off Concerns

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Since February 6, Bitcoin's exchange reserves have steadily risen, which could signal that more coins are being moved to exchanges for potential sale.

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Data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin’s exchange reserves have surged by 1% since the start of the month.

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Whale Activity Drops, Indicating Further Sell-offs

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Another worrying trend is the decline in Bitcoin whale activity. Over the past week, the netflow of Bitcoin held by large holders has dropped by 299%, indicating that major…

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This reduced whale activity points to an increased likelihood of further sell-offs. The significant sell pressure from large holders could also trigger retail investors to follow…

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Bitcoin’s Price at a Critical Crossroads

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Bitcoin is currently at a crossroads. If the selling pressure intensifies, the coin could test the support level at $95,650.

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On the other hand, if demand picks up and the market sees a shift in sentiment, Bitcoin could break the resistance at $98,663.

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If Bitcoin can overcome the resistance and break past $102,753, it could extend its rally and head toward its all-time high of $109,356, which it last reached on January 20.

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Conclusion: Bitcoin Faces an Uphill Battle

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Bitcoin’s rally to $100,000 is facing significant obstacles due to the growing exchange reserves and increased selling pressure from whales.

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