BTC/USDT Analysis on February 14, 2025

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Overall Assessment:

Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) on OKX is showing mixed signals. The longer-term trend (Daily and 4-Hour) remains bullish, but the short-term (15-Minute) chart indicates a downtrend/sideways-down movement. This creates a conflict and increases the risk. The key is to see how the price reacts to important support levels on the higher timeframes, while watching for reversal signs on the lower timeframe.

Detailed Analysis by Timeframe:

(1) TF Day (Daily):

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  • Trend: Strong Uptrend.
  • SMC (Smart Money Concepts):
  • Consistent Higher Highs (HH) and Higher Lows (HL).
  • Multiple Breaks of Structure (BOS) to the upside.
  • No signs of a bearish reversal.

  • EMA (Exponential Moving Average):
  • Price is above both the 50-period (yellow) and 200-period (white) EMAs.
  • The EMAs are in a bullish "Golden Cross" configuration (50 EMA above 200 EMA).

  • Money Flow (LuxAlgo):
  • Predominantly green, indicating that buying pressure is still dominant.
  • Some red bars are present, suggesting some profit-taking, but not enough to change the overall bullish picture.

  • Volume Profile:
  • High volume node in the 96,000 - 98,000 range (which has now become support).

  • Candlesticks:
  • The most recent candlestick is red, showing selling pressure, but it has a long lower wick, suggesting some buying interest at lower prices.

  • Support: EMA 50, EMA 200, 96,000-98,000 range.
  • Resistance: 109,998.9 (Previous All-Time High).
  • Summary: The daily chart remains strongly bullish. Buy on Dip remains the primary strategy.


(2) TF4H (4-Hour):

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  • Trend: Uptrend, but with a pullback.
  • SMC:
  • HH and HL.
  • BOS to the upside.
  • The price is pulling back, but the uptrend structure is still intact.
  • Equal Highs (EQH) at 109,998.9.

  • EMA:
  • The 50-period EMA is currently being tested as support.
  • The 200-period EMA is the next support level below.

  • Money Flow (LuxAlgo):
  • Overall green, but with green bars becoming shorter and red bars becoming longer. This signals weakening buying pressure and increasing selling pressure.

  • Volume Profile:
  • High volume node at 96,000 - 98,000.

  • Candlesticks:
  • The most recent candlestick is red, indicating selling pressure.

  • Support: EMA 50, EMA 200, 96,000-98,000 range.
  • Resistance: 109,998.9 (EQH, All-Time High).
  • Summary: The 4-hour chart is still in an uptrend, but the pullback and the weakening Money Flow are warning signs. The test of the 50-period EMA is crucial.


(3) TF15 (15-Minute):

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  • Trend: Sideways Down (following a failed breakout attempt).

  • SMC:
  • BOS to the downside (breaking below minor support levels).
  • CHoCH both to the upside (before the drop) and to the downside.
  • Lower Highs (LH) and Lower Lows (LL) are starting to form.
  • Multiple Equal Highs (EQH).

  • EMA:
  • The 50-period and 200-period EMAs have become resistance levels.

  • Money Flow (LuxAlgo):
  • Predominantly red, indicating that selling pressure is dominant.

  • Volume Profile:
  • High volume node at 97,000-97,200 (now acting as resistance).

  • Support: Recent lows.
  • Resistance: EMA 50, EMA 200, 96,000, 96,800, 97,000-97,200.
  • Summary: The 15-minute chart is bearish in the short term, with selling pressure dominating.


Overall Strategy and Recommendations (BTCUSDT):

  • Primary Strategy: Wait & See (Best Option): The conflicting timeframes (bullish Day/4H, bearish 15m) and the weakening Money Flow on the 4H chart make it prudent to wait for clearer signals.

  • Buy on Dip (Day, 4H) - Extremely High Risk:
  • This strategy is based on the longer-term bullish trend.

  • Crucial Condition: You must wait for strong bullish reversal signals on the 15m chart before considering a long entry. This could include:
  • A break above minor resistance levels on the 15m chart with increasing volume.
  • A shift in the 15m Money Flow (LuxAlgo) to green.
  • Bullish candlestick patterns (e.g., engulfing, hammer) on the 15m chart.
  • Entry Points:
  • Day: Near the EMA 50, EMA 200, or the 96,000-98,000 support zone. Always confirm with 15m signals.
  • 4H: Near the EMA 50. Always confirm with 15m signals.

  • Stop Loss: Below the recent 15m low or below the chosen support level. A tight stop-loss is essential due to the high risk.

  • Short (15m, Extremely High Risk):
  • This is a counter-trend strategy (going against the Day/4H trend) and is therefore extremely risky.
  • Conditions: Price fails to break above the 15m EMAs and shows continued weakness.
  • Entry Points: Near the 15m EMAs or other resistance levels.
  • Stop Loss: Above recent 15m highs.


Key Considerations:

  • Conflicting Timeframes: The primary challenge is the conflict between the bullish longer-term charts and the bearish short-term chart.
  • Money Flow: The Day chart's Money Flow is still bullish, supporting the long-term uptrend. However, the 4H Money Flow is weakening, and the 15m Money Flow is clearly bearish.
  • EMA 50 (4H): This is the most critical level to watch in the short term. A decisive break below it could invalidate the short-term bullish outlook.
  • Volume: Any breakout or breakdown should be accompanied by increasing volume to confirm its validity.
  • Risk Management: Due to the conflicting signals and high volatility, strict risk management is absolutely essential. Use tight stop-losses, do not overtrade, and be prepared for rapid price swings.


In conclusion, BTCUSDT is at a high-risk, high-uncertainty point. The "Wait & See" approach is strongly recommended for most traders. If you choose to trade, prioritize risk management, and wait for strong confirmation signals, especially on the 15-minute chart, before entering any positions.

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