Bitcoin nears CME gap resistance; market poised for pullback

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By Aaron Dishner
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Bitcoin Technical Outlook

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Bitcoin closed higher on Wednesday, approaching its daily TBO Fast line and sitting less than 1% from filling the recent CME gap created over the weekend. While gap closure could ignite a modest rally, key indicators suggest limited upward follow-through. The daily RSI remains elevated, and since breaking support last Wednesday, Bitcoin has formed a lower-high/lower-low structure that is likely to persist until RSI dips into oversold territory below 25. On-balance volume trades beneath its moving average, reinforcing the technical bearish bias despite a lack of a steeper OBV decline.

Ethereum and Stablecoin Dynamics

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Ethereum’s chart flashed mixed signals on Wednesday: its TBO support jumped from $1,846 to $2,103, and the daily RSI registered a bullish reset. However, the broader trend remains decisively bearish. Price action, volume and OBV all trend downward, and even a CME gap fill near $2,205 (approximately 3% above current levels) is likely to be followed by further downside.

Combined stablecoin dominance retraced to its daily TBO Fast line after failing to close above the TBO Cloud. The TBO Slow line continues upward, indicating a macro-level bullish bias for stablecoins. We expect stablecoin dominance to resume its climb once this brief pullback concludes.

Market Dominance Trends

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Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is struggling to hold above its daily TBO Fast line, with RSI hovering around 50. Although the TBO Slow line remains upward-sloping, recent volatility suggests a renewed decline in BTC.D. A drop here should coincide with a bounce in ‘Others’ dominance (OTHERS.D), which has already retraced and closed RSI in overbought territory at 72.12. Total E dominance (TOTALES) continues in bearish consolidation beneath the Cloud, with OBV below its moving average and RSI forming lower highs and lows. Short-term bounces in alt dominance may occur, but stablecoins are poised to reclaim the dominant position in the medium term.

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TradFi and Commodity Markets Analysis

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In traditional markets, the DXY stalls just below its gap at 99.516. USD/JPY confirmed a TBO Open Long despite a red candle, and there is no evidence of Japanese intervention. S&P 500 futures remain bullish despite a TBT bearish divergence, while the SPX RSI has not reclaimed 70. The DJI and NDX have rebounded but remain shy of local highs. TSLA rallied 3%, eyeing a gap fill at 441.16. The VIX retreated below its daily TBO Cloud in strong bearish mode, and the Nikkei jumped 3.79% on subdued volume. In commodities, WTI hit our short entry on Monday and dropped 6% to its daily TBO Fast line. Gold remains trapped below its Cloud in bearish mode, with a compressed range hinting at an impending volatility spike. Uranium holds just above $6,000, setting the stage for a potential short-term bounce.

Altcoin Short Setup Opportunities

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Among altcoins, XRP has bounced yet remains on a TBO Open Short signal, while BNB trades back above its TBO Fast line with resistance at $674. SOL’s recovery lacks momentum; a $94 limit sell order aligns with anticipated bounce highs. HYPE and ZEC have surged toward all-time and historical resistance with overbought RSI readings, presenting prime short-entry zones (around $710 for ZEC). SUI, NEAR and ONDO delivered 4–6% pumps into key resistance levels, forming attractive short setups. ALGO, MORPHO and DASH also approach newly lost support or TBO Fast lines, marking further short opportunities. JUP and 2Z have rallied on closed TBO Longs, while MON presents a fresh TBO Open Short with a bullish RSI reset—each requiring close monitoring. A lone FARTCOIN long persists, targeting its TBO Fast line at 0.203 for partial profit-taking.

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Aaron Dishner

Co-founder and lead instructor at The Better Traders, Inc., an international crypto education company, and owner of the popular crypto bot trading YouTube channel Moonin Papa, Aaron Dishner serves over 25,000 students across 36 countries as a world-leading bot trader and crypto day trading and swing trading expert. Combining his passion for educational excellence, stemming from a professional teaching background, with his remarkable skill set in crypto trading, Aaron’s mission is to make trading safe and accessible so anyone can learn to benefit from the greatest financial revolution of our time.
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