Bitcoin long positions signal retail traders attempt to buy the dip
Source Fxstreet
- Bitcoin retail traders remain bullish despite the recent correction.
- Over 70% of accounts on Binance are in a net long position, data from Hyblock Capital shows.
- Bitcoin long positions worth over $18 million were liquidated in the past 24 hours even as BTC sustains above $67,000.
Retail traders appear to be confident about a Bitcoin (BTC) price rebound despite the correction seen on Tuesday, data on long and short positions shows, as the largest crypto asset by market capitalization holds above $67,000.
Bitcoin retail traders are net bullish
Data from Hyblock Capital on the derivatives traders on Binance shows that 70.25% of the accounts on the platform are net long on BTC, suggesting that they mostly anticipate the asset to rally.
This is higher than the 57% seen on Tuesday, signaling that retail traders are seeing the recent correction as an opportunity to buy Bitcoin at a price bottom.
Bitcoin derivatives data on Binance
Bitcoin has wiped out nearly 4% of its value in the past seven days, but price is upnearly 1% on Wednesday, trading at around $67,900. on Binance.
Meanwhile, data from crypto intelligence tracker Coinglass shows that $18.85 million in BTC long positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours following the price correction. The volume of long liquidations exceeds shorts. Despite the large volume liquidation of long positions, retail traders continue to bet on Bitcoin price rise.
Bitcoin derivatives data from Coinglass
BTC is ranging below $68,000 as holders prepare for two major US macro events, the US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May. The double-header has the potential to move markets, particularly for riskier assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Recommended Articles
Prioritize filling the $27,000 gap and even try higher.
Crypto ETFs for XRP, SOL, and DOGE? The race heats upThe crypto Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) race is heating up after the major success of Bitcoin spot ETF launch in the US. In a latest post, Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, suggested that the applications for Solana (SOL), Ripple’s XRP, HBAR, and even Cardano (ADA) or Avalanche (AVAX) ETFs are now in the mix
The crypto Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) race is heating up after the major success of Bitcoin spot ETF launch in the US. In a latest post, Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, suggested that the applications for Solana (SOL), Ripple’s XRP, HBAR, and even Cardano (ADA) or Avalanche (AVAX) ETFs are now in the mix
Bitcoin briefly loses 2025 gains as crypto plunges over the weekend.Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline this weekend, briefly erasing its 2025 gains and dipping below its year-opening value of $93,507. The cryptocurrency fell to a low of $93,029 on Sunday, representing a 25% drop from its all-time high in October. Although it has rebounded slightly to around $94,209, the pressures on the market remain significant.
The downturn occurred despite the reopening of the U.S. government on Thursday, which many had hoped would provide essential support for crypto markets. This year initially appeared promising for cryptocurrencies, particularly after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has established the most pro-crypto administration thus far. However, ongoing political tensions—including Trump's tariff strategies and the recent government shutdown, lasting a historic 43 days—have contributed to several rapid price pullbacks for Bitcoin throughout the year.
Market dynamics are also being influenced by Bitcoin whales—investors holding large amounts of Bitcoin—who have been offloading portions of their assets, consequently stalling price rallies even as positive regulatory developments emerge. Despite these sell-offs, analysts from Glassnode argue that this behavior aligns with typical patterns seen among long-term investors during the concluding stages of bull markets, suggesting it is not indicative of a mass exodus.
Notably, Bitcoin is not alone in its struggles, as Ethereum and Solana have also recorded declines of 7.95% and 28.3%, respectively, since the start of the year, while numerous altcoins have faced even steeper losses.
Looking ahead, questions linger regarding the viability of the four-year cycle thesis, particularly given the increasing institutional support and regulatory frameworks now in place in the crypto landscape. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, remains optimistic, suggesting a potential Bitcoin resurgence in 2026 driven by the “debasement trade” thesis and a broader trend toward increased adoption of stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance. Hougan emphasized the soundness of the underlying fundamentals, pointing to a positive outlook for the sector in the longer term.
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline this weekend, briefly erasing its 2025 gains and dipping below its year-opening value of $93,507. The cryptocurrency fell to a low of $93,029 on Sunday, representing a 25% drop from its all-time high in October. Although it has rebounded slightly to around $94,209, the pressures on the market remain significant.
The downturn occurred despite the reopening of the U.S. government on Thursday, which many had hoped would provide essential support for crypto markets. This year initially appeared promising for cryptocurrencies, particularly after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has established the most pro-crypto administration thus far. However, ongoing political tensions—including Trump's tariff strategies and the recent government shutdown, lasting a historic 43 days—have contributed to several rapid price pullbacks for Bitcoin throughout the year.
Market dynamics are also being influenced by Bitcoin whales—investors holding large amounts of Bitcoin—who have been offloading portions of their assets, consequently stalling price rallies even as positive regulatory developments emerge. Despite these sell-offs, analysts from Glassnode argue that this behavior aligns with typical patterns seen among long-term investors during the concluding stages of bull markets, suggesting it is not indicative of a mass exodus.
Notably, Bitcoin is not alone in its struggles, as Ethereum and Solana have also recorded declines of 7.95% and 28.3%, respectively, since the start of the year, while numerous altcoins have faced even steeper losses.
Looking ahead, questions linger regarding the viability of the four-year cycle thesis, particularly given the increasing institutional support and regulatory frameworks now in place in the crypto landscape. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, remains optimistic, suggesting a potential Bitcoin resurgence in 2026 driven by the “debasement trade” thesis and a broader trend toward increased adoption of stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance. Hougan emphasized the soundness of the underlying fundamentals, pointing to a positive outlook for the sector in the longer term.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – steadies during the Asian session on Friday, stalling the previous day's downfall amid mixed messaging from the US and Iran.
Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds to around $4,120 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher as traders weigh a resumption of war in the Middle East.
Related Instrument
