Bitcoin at Record Highs: Key Levels $126K, $135K, $140K Analyzed

As Bitcoin trades near record highs, investors are focusing on key price levels that could influence future movements:

$126,100

  • This level is the upper boundary of the expanding range pattern since mid-July.
  • Defined by a trendline connecting July 15 and Aug. 14 highs.
  • A reversal here might lead to a corrective pullback towards the range's lower boundary.

BTC's daily price chart in candlesticks format. (CoinDesk)

$135,000

  • Focus shifts here if BTC breaks out from the expanding range.
  • Market makers hold a net long gamma position, buying dips and selling rallies to maintain neutrality.
  • This hedging activity may decrease volatility, acting as resistance.

 Distribution of dealer/market maker gamma. (Amberdata)

$140,000

  • Significant open interest in call options at this strike, over $2 billion notional value.
  • High open interest can draw spot prices toward the level.
  • Institutions selling these calls aim to keep the price below this strike, creating potential resistance.

Distribution of open interest in Deribit-listed BTC options. (Deribit Metrics)