Bitcoin Nears Critical Compression Zone: 71-72k Becomes Final Resistance Before Next Leg. 2026 02 16
Bitcoin trades at $68,892 with a deceptive +0.13% gain that masks the tectonic shifts happening beneath the surface. Our February 10 analysis called for SHORT-ON-RALLIES and six days later every major resistance level has held exactly as forecast, with price rejecting $70,102 four times since last week. Today brings critical new intelligence that changes our tactical approach while confirming the strategic bear thesis.