Bitcoin is trading under pressure this week after falling to $86,000, driven by bearish macroeconomic cues and weaker risk appetite. 

The decline is raising concern among analysts because it coincides with an important shift in profitability among short-term holders, who are seeing their first meaningful profits since February 2023.

Bitcoin Holders Could Sell

The MVRV Long/Short Difference has slipped into negative territory for the first time in nearly three years. This shift signals that short-term holders now hold more unrealized profit than long-term holders, a rare dynamic that last appeared in early 2023. Historically, such periods lead to heightened selling because short-term investors tend to exit positions quickly when they see profit.

This trend is concerning for Bitcoin’s price outlook. With BTC already under a month-long downtrend, any spike in short-term selling could intensify the decline. The metric’s drop reflects rising fragility in market sentiment and hints at a potential acceleration of downward momentum if conditions fail to improve.

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Broader macro momentum is also flashing warning signs. Bitcoin’s NVT Ratio has surged, showing the network is becoming overheated. The ratio compares the dollar value of network activity with transaction volume. A high reading indicates strong social enthusiasm but weak on-chain usage, a combination that often precedes corrective moves.

This imbalance suggests Bitcoin’s current valuation may not be supported by underlying activity. If the divergence persists, a market correction could follow to bring the ratio back to healthier levels. This adds pressure to the already fragile short-term outlook.

BTC Price Slips To Crucial Support

Bitcoin is trading at $86,005, holding just above the $85,204 support level. The asset remains trapped under a persistent downtrend that has lasted more than a month. This would prevent any sustained recovery attempts.

If market conditions worsen or short-term holder selling accelerates, Bitcoin could break below $85,204. A drop through this support would expose the price to $82,503 and potentially deepen losses as fear rises across the market.

However, if buyers step in and support strengthens, Bitcoin could reclaim upward momentum. A bounce from current levels could send BTC toward $89,800. A decisive move above that resistance would be essential for Bitcoin to retest $90,000 and invalidate the bearish thesis.

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As the final month of the year begins, the focus now shifts to profits. However, the beginning of December has been rather unpleasant, given that over $162 billion was wiped out of the crypto market today. However, some altcoins have managed to continue their rise.

BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that could be looking at new all-time highs in the coming week.

Rain (RAIN)

RAIN is trading at $0.0080, placing it just 7% below its all-time high of $0.0086. The altcoin remains one of the strongest performers, holding close to record levels despite broader market volatility.

For RAIN to reach a new ATH, it must secure $0.0079 as solid support. A successful bounce from this level could drive the price toward $0.0100, signaling renewed bullish momentum and heightened investor confidence.

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If investors take profits early, RAIN could lose momentum and fall toward the $0.0067 support level. A drop below this threshold would invalidate the bullish outlook and delay any attempt at setting new highs.

Monero (XMR)

XMR is trading at $412, holding just below the $417 resistance level. The privacy-focused altcoin sits relatively close to its all-time high of $471, keeping bullish expectations alive despite broader market uncertainty.

Reaching the ATH would require only a 14% increase, supported by investor demand and a decisive flip of the $450 resistance into support. The Ichimoku Cloud currently signals intact bullish momentum, suggesting XMR may attempt another upward move if market conditions cooperate.

If investors take profits or broader sentiment weakens, XMR could face renewed selling pressure. A breakdown from current levels may send the price toward $364, which would invalidate the bullish outlook and delay any attempt at retesting the all-time high.

Undead Games (UDS)

UDS is trading at $2.97, sitting just below the key $3.00 resistance level. This psychological barrier must be flipped into support for the altcoin to maintain its upward trajectory and strengthen its short-term recovery outlook.

The ATH sits 16% higher at $3.44, and current indicators support a move toward it. The Parabolic SAR remains below the candlesticks, signaling an active uptrend. If UDS secures $3.20 as support, the momentum could drive a breakout toward new highs.

If selling pressure emerges, UDS could retrace to the $2.73 support level. A breakdown below this zone would weaken the bullish structure and potentially send the price toward $2.59 or lower, invalidating the bullish thesis entirely.

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