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Bitfinex traders double down on bitcoin during five-day slide as longs hit 2.5-year high

CoinDesk·May 20Read the full story →

Hex37's read

  • Bitfinex margin longs reach a 2.5-year high.
  • Bitcoin faces strong technical resistance near $78,000.
  • Traders are aggressively buying the dip during a five-day price slide.

What it means for traders

  • High margin longs suggest bullish sentiment, but risk a potential long squeeze if $78,000 resistance holds.
  • Monitor for liquidation cascades if BTC fails to break resistance and price drops further.

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