📝 Video Summary
Overall Market Evaluation by Josh
Josh's overall evaluation of the crypto market is predominantly bearish, particularly on larger time frames. He emphasizes that the market is currently in a larger bearish trend or correction, which is expected to continue for several months. While short-term bullish reliefs or bounces from support are possible, they are not indicative of a trend reversal. He notes a strong correlation between the US stock market's weakness and the crypto market, and currently, the stock market is exhibiting distribution and a shorter-term cool-off, influencing crypto negatively.
Key Points and Main Topics Discussed
- Bitcoin Breakdown and Support Levels: Bitcoin has officially confirmed a short-term downside break. The immediate support level to watch is between $85,000 and $86,000. A daily candle close below $85,000 would confirm a break, with the next support target at $80,000-$81,000, and potentially $74,000-$76,000 if it breaks below $80,000.
- Bearish Divergence on Larger Time Frames: A massive bearish divergence on the weekly Bitcoin chart is still playing out, indicating continued weakness for the next few months.
- 3-Day Bitcoin Chart Analysis: The 3-day Bitcoin RSI has played out an oversold signal, similar to mid-2022, which led to consolidation or a bullish relief but not an end to the larger bearish trend. A potential bullish divergence is forming on this timeframe, but it is not yet confirmed.
- Daily Bitcoin Chart Analysis: Bitcoin experienced rejection from the resistance zone of $92,000-$94,000. The current focus is on the support at $85,000-$86,000.
- 6-Hour Bitcoin Chart Analysis: An ascending triangle pattern on the 6-hour chart has broken to the downside, activating a bearish technical price target of $77,000-$78,000. The price is approaching oversold conditions on the 6-hour RSI, which might lead to a short-term bounce.
- Bitcoin Liquidation Heat Map: A significant liquidity build-up is observed around $70,000, which could be a target on larger time frames if the bearish trend continues.
- Josh's Current Trading Stance: Josh is currently not in a position. He is waiting for a potential bounce and a failure to reclaim the $87,000-$88,000 level to consider opening a short position. He is being patient in the market due to the current confluence of approaching oversold conditions and breaking support.
- Ethereum (ETH) Analysis: Ethereum has broken below the support level of $3,000-$3.1K, with the next major support at $2,750-$2,800. The 4-hour ETH RSI is entering oversold territory, suggesting a potential short-term bounce within the next 24-48 hours, but this is not a confirmation of a bottom.
- Solana (SOL) Analysis: Solana is testing its final support level around $124. A break below this level, especially if it fails to reclaim it, could lead to prices between $100-$105. Solana has been in a multi-month bearish trend, and a continuation of this trend is expected. A potential bullish divergence is forming, but it's not confirmed.
- XRP Analysis: XRP is looking very bearish on the weekly time frame. The final possible support is around $1.80-$2.00. A break below this level could lead to a larger crash, with targets around $1.30-$1.40, and potentially $0.90-$1.00 if it breaks further. Josh is looking to enter short positions on XRP if a bounce and rejection from a resistance level occurs.
- Chainlink (LINK) Analysis: Chainlink has broken below its short-term support at $13.40-$13.50. The next major support is around $12.00-$12.10. A possible bullish divergence is forming, but a potential head and shoulders pattern could also emerge, indicating further downside.
- Altcoin Market: Bitcoin dominance is neutral, suggesting that most altcoins will likely follow Bitcoin's price action.
Important Insights
- Time Frame Importance: Josh consistently stresses the importance of differentiating between short-term and long-term trends. Short-term bullish moves can occur within a larger, ongoing bearish trend.
- Confirmation is Key: He emphasizes waiting for confirmed breaks of support or resistance before entering trades, especially when trading patterns like ascending triangles.
- Risk Management: Josh's personal trading stance of waiting for specific conditions (e.g., a bounce and rejection for a short entry) highlights a patient and risk-averse approach. He explicitly states he is not currently in a position and is waiting for optimal entry points.
- Bear Market Opportunities: He mentions that profit can be made even in bearish markets through short positions.
Trading Opportunities and Positions
- Bitcoin: Josh is not currently in a long position. He is considering opening a short position if Bitcoin bounces, fails to reclaim $87,000-$88,000, and shows rejection from that level.
- XRP: Josh is not currently in a trade but will be looking for entry points for short positions. He plans to enter shorts if there's a bounce, a retest of a certain level, and subsequent rejection.
Alerts to be Aware Of
- BTCUSDT;{{price}} < 85000;Josh: Daily candle close below 85000 confirms breakdown. Next support at 80000-81000.
- BTCUSDT;{{price}} < 80000;Josh: Break below 80000 targets 74000-76000.
- BTCUSDT;{{price}} < 77000;Josh: Descending triangle bearish target is 77000-78000.
- BTCUSDT;{{price}} < 70000;Josh: Liquidity target around 70000 on larger time frames.
- ETHUSDT;{{price}} < 3000;Josh: Daily candle close below 3000 confirms breakdown. Next support at 2750-2800.
- ETHUSDT;{{price}} < 2750;Josh: Break below 2750 targets 2600-2650.
- SOLUSDT;{{price}} < 124;Josh: Break below 124 confirms further downside. Next target 100-105.
- XRPUSDT;{{price}} < 1.80;Josh: Weekly candle close below 1.80 confirms breakdown. Next target 1.30-1.40.
- XRPUSDT;{{price}} < 1.30;Josh: Break below 1.30 targets 0.90-1.00.
- LINKUSDT;{{price}} < 12.00;Josh: Break below 12.00 targets further downside. Next support around 12.00-12.10.
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Overall Market Evaluation by Josh
Josh's current market evaluation is decidedly bearish in the short to medium term, a significant shift from the cautiously neutral to slightly bearish outlook in the previous video. He emphasizes that Bitcoin has now officially confirmed a downside break, and this weakness is dragging down the broader crypto market. The larger bearish trends on weekly charts are still very much in play, and he anticipates continued weakness over the coming months. While short-term relief bounces are possible due to oversold conditions, they are unlikely to signal a reversal of the dominant bearish sentiment.
Key Points and Main Topics Discussed
Bitcoin (BTC)
- Confirmed Downside Break: Bitcoin has officially broken below the ascending triangle pattern on the 6-hour chart, confirming a bearish technical target of approximately 77,000 to 78,000. This is a significant development from the previous analysis, where a breakout or breakdown was anticipated within a week.
- Weekly Chart: The Super Trend indicator remains red, signaling a larger bearish trend. The massive bearish divergence from previous all-time highs is still active and influencing the price, suggesting continued weakness over months.
- 3-Day Chart: The 3-day RSI has played out its oversold signal, similar to mid-2022, which historically led to consolidation or relief. However, this is seen as a short-term move within a larger bearish trend. A potential bullish divergence is forming (higher lows in price vs. lower lows in RSI), but it is not yet confirmed.
- Daily Chart: Bitcoin has experienced a strong rejection from the critical resistance zone of 92,000 to 94,000, as previously warned. The price is now testing support around 85,000 to 86,000 (a Fibonacci level).
- Support Levels:
- Immediate short-term support: 85,000 to 86,000.
- If 85,000 breaks: Next support at 80,000 to 81,000.
- Further breakdown targets: 74,000 to 76,000 (previous April 2025 lows).
- Major liquidity target: Around 70,000.
- 6-Hour Chart: The confirmed break below the ascending line of support (previously above 88,000) activates the bearish price target of 77,000 to 78,000. The 6-hour RSI is nearing oversold conditions, which could lead to a temporary bounce.
- Liquidation Heat Map: A massive level of liquidity is building around 70,000, indicating a potential target for the larger bearish move over months.
- Trading Opportunity/Current Position: Josh is currently not in a position. He is waiting for a retest of the broken ascending triangle support (around 87,000 to 88,000) and a subsequent rejection to potentially enter a short position. He is cautious about opening a short immediately due to current support levels and near-oversold RSI.
- Bitcoin Dominance: Remains very neutral in the short term, lacking strong bullish or bearish momentum. This implies that altcoins will likely mirror Bitcoin's price action.
Ethereum (ETH)
- Bearish Follow-Through: Ethereum is following Bitcoin's lead and breaking back below the crucial support level of 3,000 to 3.1K. This level, previously resistance and then support, is now expected to act as new resistance on any bounces.
- Trend: The short-term bullish trend that was developing has been invalidated by Bitcoin's breakdown. ETH is now looking more bearish in the shorter term.
- Support Levels:
- Next major support: Just under 2.8K, specifically between 2750 to 2.8K (based on previous lows).
- Further support: Between 2.6K to 2650 if 2750 breaks.
- Resistance Levels: 3,000 to 3.1K (previous support now resistance), 3.2K, and 3.4K.
- 4-Hour Chart: The 4-hour RSI is just entering oversold territory. This suggests that a short-term bounce or relief could occur within the next 24 to 48 hours, similar to previous oversold signals. However, this is not a confirmation of the bottom.
- Outlook: While a short-term bounce is possible in the next couple of days, the overall trend for ETH is expected to be bearish, mirroring Bitcoin's trajectory over the coming week or two.
Solana (SOL)
- Critical Support Test: Solana is testing its final level of support around $124 on the 2-day timeframe. A confirmed break below this level, especially with a daily candle close, would be a strong bearish signal.
- Bearish Trend Continuation: The probability of SOL breaking below $124 is increasing due to Bitcoin's breakdown. This would likely lead to a continuation of the multi-month bearish trend that started in mid-September.
- Support Levels:
- Final support: Around $124.
- If $124 breaks: Next target between $100 to $105 (previous April lows).
- Potential Bullish Divergence: A possible bullish divergence is forming on the 2-day chart (lower lows in price vs. higher lows in RSI), but it is not yet confirmed.
XRP
- Dire Outlook: XRP's situation on the weekly timeframe is described as "not looking good at all." Josh reiterates his previous warnings of a multi-month pullback and now predicts a continued crash as a very likely scenario.
- Critical Support: XRP is testing its final possible point of support between $1.80 to $2. A weekly candle close below $1.80 would be a strong bearish signal.
- Bearish Breakdown Targets:
- If $1.80 breaks: Expect a larger bearish trend and crash over the next multiple months.
- Potential target: Lower dollar range, closer to $1 than $2.
- Next support below $1.80: Around $1.60.
- Further support: Between $132 to $139.
- Even lower support: Around 90 cents to $1.
- Trading Strategy: Josh is not looking for long positions and will be looking for entry points for short positions, particularly on a bounce and retest of a rejected level.
- Shorter-Term Divergence: A possible short-term bullish divergence is forming on the daily chart (lower lows in price vs. higher lows in RSI), but it is unconfirmed and expected to be a short-term relief within the larger bearish trend.
- Historical Parallel: The current situation is compared to the multi-month crash seen from late 2021 into early 2022.
Chainlink (LINK)
- Bearish Break: Chainlink has followed the broader market and broken below short-term support at around $13.40 to $13.50.
- Support Levels: The next major support is located just above $12, between $12 to $12.10.
- Resistance Levels: 13.40 to 13.50 is now likely acting as resistance.
- Potential Patterns: A possible bullish divergence is forming (higher lows in RSI vs. lower lows in price), but it is unconfirmed. A potential head and shoulders pattern is also being observed, which would be a bearish price pattern if confirmed.
- Immediate Outlook: Currently looking more bearish than bullish in the immediate short term.
Important Insights
- The market has definitively shifted to a bearish short-to-medium term outlook, with Bitcoin's confirmed downside break being the primary driver.
- Larger bearish trends on weekly charts are now more dominant, and short-term bounces are viewed as temporary relief within these trends.
- XRP is at a critical juncture with a high probability of a significant crash if key support levels break.
- Altcoin performance is closely tied to Bitcoin's movements due to neutral Bitcoin dominance.
- Technical analysis, including chart patterns (broken ascending triangle, potential head and shoulders), divergences, RSI levels, and support/resistance zones, is crucial for navigating the current market.
Trading Opportunities and Positions