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As Bitcoin approaches $100K, it’s a win for the digital currency. However,&nbsp; FalconX data is showing something unexpected: decreasing bullish participation and sellers taking over. This means Bitcoin is set up for possible price corrections on even minor bad news. 
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<h2 id="b-order-book-data-shows-shift-b">Order Book Data Shows Shift</h2> 
The order book skew ratio is key to understanding Bitcoin’s market. This metric which measures the imbalance between sell orders (ask) and buy orders (bid) is showing something unusual. The 3 day moving average of the 1% skew is at levels not seen since 2022. 
FalconX data also shows that the bullish flow that took Bitcoin from $68K to almost $100K has not yet been reloaded. The market is dominated by sellers so it’s vulnerable to external shocks. According to FalconX in their newsletter: 
“The fight above $100K will be intense. While this doesn’t mean risk to the medium term rally, it does mean volatility.” 
<h2 id="b-market-depth-and-liquidity-concerns-b">Market Depth and Liquidity Concerns</h2> 
Bitcoin liquidity, which is the degree to which the market can absorb large trades without extreme price movements, has actually decreased during this rally. While volumes have grown a lot, the thinner market depth is the perfect storm for wild price swings. 
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This liquidity decrease means fewer large orders are needed to move the market. In that sense Bitcoin is in a bad position where any negative regulatory, macro or technical event can trigger a big drop. 
FalconX also said: 
“The shallower market depth means any correction or breakout above $100K will be violent and large trades will have outsized impact.” 
<h2 id="b-broader-market-indicators-b">Broader Market Indicators</h2> 
Over the weekend, <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2024/11/25/bitcoins-order-book-skews-makes-it-more-vulnerable-to-negative-news-as-btc-price-approaches-100-k?_gl=1*14upi4z*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ3MTIxNTcxNy4xNzMyNTE1MzY4*_ga_VM3STRYVN8*MTczMjUxNTM2OC4xLjAuMTczMjUxNTM2OC4wLjAuMTEzMDAzNzgzOQ.." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bitcoin’s dominance</a> rate (its share of total crypto market cap) fell from 61.5% to 59%. This indicates that money is flowing into other coins and will further weaken BTC’s current position. 
Also the uptrend slowed down when BTC hit $99,500 last Friday. All indicators are saying that while $100K is in sight, the journey there will be intense and opposed. 
Approaching $100K, Bitcoin’s rise is a win for the digital currency. The shallower order book, lower liquidity and decreasing dominance rate paints a big picture of increased fragility. 
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The crypto market is inherently volatile so any correction or breakout will mean big price swings. Traders and investors should be vigilant as Bitcoin approaches this milestone with data showing a tightrope walk between bullish hopes and bearish reality. 
<h2 id="b-conclusion-navigating-a-milestone-b">Conclusion: Navigating a Milestone</h2> 
Going above $100K is more than just a number, it’s a win for the digital currency and growing market adoption. But according to data, it’s not that simple. Sellers are in control and liquidity is weak so Bitcoin is vulnerable to corrections on bad news. 
While it’s a win, the road ahead is not clear.󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Market participants would have to weigh optimism against caution. This is because while the milestone signals strength, the road ahead is not devoid of challenges which might well define Bitcoin’s trajectory for the next couple of months. 
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