Bitcoin falls below $29k after a month-long struggle to stay afloat

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• The market structure of Bitcoin showed further downside was possible.
• This process could take time, and traders can keep an eye on liquidity to the north for selling opportunities.

Bitcoin [BTC] appeared to have decided on the direction of its next major price move. After the shift in market structure in July, the bears have slowly but steadily pushed BTC lower. Selling pressure intensified over the past three days.

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A recent report highlighted findings that supported the idea of a bearish move for BTC. The price action and momentum also favored the sellers. How low could the correction go? Just as importantly, how much longer could this downward move go?

Bitcoin volatility picks up after the drop below $29.1k

Source: BTC/USDT on TradingView

The Fibonacci retracement levels for the June rally showed that there were further support levels to the south. The $28.3k and $27.5k levels have been significant since March. BTC could stall and move sideways on the chart for an extended period at those levels.

The market structure on the daily chart was flipped bearish on 24 July when Bitcoin fell below the $29.5k level, revealing bearish intent. Over the past three days, the $29.1k level was ceded to the sellers as well.

The OBV fell below a short-term support level, signaling selling pressure had won this battle. The RSI has also been below neutral 50 since mid-July to highlight bearish momentum.

A retracement as deep as the 78.6% level at $26.3k was possible. Yet, such a move might not materialize immediately. It could take weeks, and the price could bounce higher just to collect liquidity and dupe early, hopeful buyers. Therefore, investor caution could be imperative.

The exchange outflows suggested accumulation was possible

Source: Santiment

The factors examined so far suggested further downside was likely. The on-chain metrics showed that long-term buyers were likely already accumulating Bitcoin. The 180-day mean coin age has trended higher over the past three weeks.

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The exchange flow balance showed a large outflow of coins recently, which reinforced the idea of buyers withdrawing BTC to hold in cold storage. The MVRV ratio was falling as well.

This does not mean a reversal is imminent, but that some bullish presence was evident despite the bearish price action.