A Brief
It’s Friday, and we’re standing at the edge of the weekend.
This week was brutal in terms of price action — sharp swings, false breakouts, and relentless liquidations.
As we approach the weekly close, it’s time to step back and breathe.
Touch some grass.
Use the weekend to build, learn, or reflect on your strategy — not to chase trades. It’s better to miss a move than to force one and become someone else’s liquidity.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Current Price: ~$96,600
Weekly Performance: -4.5%
24h Volume: ~$56 billion
Structure & Sentiment
Bitcoin tested multiple key levels this week, dipping under psychological zones before bouncing modestly. Volume stayed elevated — a sign that institutions and derivatives traders were active through the drawdowns.
The midweek liquidity sweep above $100K trapped late longs, leading to a sharp sell-off and reset of funding rates. Spot markets remain dominant, suggesting real distribution rather than just leverage unwinds.
Heading into the weekend, traders are reducing positions and leverage — this typically sets the stage for shorts to unwind as liquidity thins out.
Key Levels
- Support: $94,000–$95,000
- Resistance: $100,500–$102,000
- Bias: Neutral to short-term bullish (potential short squeeze)
Outlook
If BTC holds the $95K region into the weekly close, we could see a short squeeze over the weekend toward $100K+.
But failure to defend this range could invite another retest toward $92K.
This weekend is about patience, not prediction — let the structure confirm itself.
Ethereum (ETH)
Current Price: ~$3,190
Weekly Performance: -6%
24h Volume: ~$20 billion
Ethereum underperformed Bitcoin this week. Long-term holders trimmed positions heavily — some of the highest on-chain selling activity since 2021. The derivative market remains tilted bearish, with net short positioning rising midweek before stabilizing on Friday.
Technically, ETH remains under its 20-day moving average. However, open interest compression and funding normalization suggest weak hands may be washed out.
Key Levels
- Support: $3,050
- Resistance: $3,350–$3,400
- Bias: Cautiously neutral
Outlook
If Bitcoin stabilizes, ETH could see a relief bounce toward the $3,400 zone.
But without strong buy-side volume, it’s likely to lag during any weekend rally.
Builders and holders should use this time to observe, not overreact.
Solana (SOL)
Current Price: ~$142
Weekly Performance: -11%
24h Volume: ~$9.7 billion
Solana has been a high-beta mirror of Bitcoin — faster on rallies, steeper on drops. It faced aggressive sell pressure this week, wiping out early longs and triggering cascading liquidations.
Despite the weakness, SOL continues to show strong developer and on-chain activity metrics — the fundamental interest remains. Technically, however, the price sits below the 50-day EMA, indicating short-term caution.
Key Levels
- Support: $150
- Resistance: $168
- Bias: Range-bound / potential short-cover rally
Outlook
Expect volatility through the weekend. If BTC bounces, SOL can rally sharply — but use tight stops. A low-volume weekend pump can fade quickly.
BNB (Binance Coin)
Current Price: ~$922
Weekly Performance: -3%
24h Volume: ~$4.3 billion
BNB has been consolidating after a month of steady decline. It’s still holding above its 200-day moving average, but upside momentum remains muted.
Volume has tapered, suggesting traders are waiting for broader market direction.
Key Levels
- Support: $510
- Resistance: $560
- Bias: Neutral / base forming
Outlook
BNB’s weekend performance typically tracks Bitcoin with reduced volatility. If the broader market finds relief, BNB could reclaim the $550 zone.
Until then, expect sideways movement.
Zcash (ZEC)
Current Price: ~$571
Weekly Performance: +8%
24h Volume: ~$2 billion
ZEC stood out as one of the few gainers this week, fueled by rising open interest and renewed interest in privacy coins. As broader sentiment turns cautious, investors seem to be rotating into defensive or niche narratives like privacy.
Key Levels
- Support: $525
- Resistance: $636
- Bias: Bullish continuation possible
Outlook
If BTC bounces, ZEC could outperform due to its thinner liquidity and momentum structure. However, it’s also prone to deeper pullbacks — keep positions small and risk tight.
Aster (ASTER)
Current Price: ~$1.106
Weekly Performance: +0.56%
24h Volume: ~$800 million
ASTER made headlines midweek for its strong rally and top-tier DeFi protocol revenues but got faded when BTC started bleeding. It remains a speculative, high-beta play — great for short-term momentum, but not for holding through volatility.
Key Levels
- Support: $0.85
- Resistance: $1.15
- Bias: Short-term bullish
Outlook
High-reward, high-risk. A small bounce in BTC or ETH could lift ASTER further, but watch out for liquidity traps.
Market Volumes & Liquidity Snapshot
| Coin | Price | 24h Volume | Weekly Change | Market Bias |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $96,600 | $56B | -4.5% | Bullish if support holds |
| ETH | $3,190 | $20B | -6% | Neutral |
| SOL | $142 | $9.7B | -11% | Range-bound |
| BNB | $922 | $4.3B | -3% | Neutral |
| ZEC | $571 | $2B | +8% | Bullish |
| ASTER | $1.106 | $0.8B | +0.56% | Speculative Bullish |
Conclusion — A Breather Before the Next Move
It’s been a rough week for traders — high volatility, quick reversals, and exhaustion across the board.
As we head into the weekend, most shorts are likely to unwind, opening the door for short-term bullish relief.
If Bitcoin holds above its key support and volume tapers off without fresh selling, the market could see a mild weekend bounce. But remember: thin weekend liquidity can magnify both gains and losses.
So, use this weekend wisely:
- Reflect, learn, and build instead of revenge trading.
- Reassess your risk appetite and capital allocation.
- Plan for Monday with clarity, not FOMO.
It’s better to not earn this weekend than to lose by forcing the wrong trade.
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