​1. Focus on Bitcoin (BTC): Liquidity hunt on the horizon?

The Bitcoin market is showing signs of strength, but analysis of the order book and chart suggests a necessary pause before the bull run continues.

Technical Analysis:

While the primary trend remains bullish, we are observing major Points of Interest (POIs) below the current price:

The December 2025 Order Block (OB): An area of ​​institutional demand has formed around $85,000. This block acts as a magnet for the price.

The Liquidity Pocket: Below $85,000, numerous stop-loss orders are accumulating. The market tends to sweep through this liquidity before resuming its initial direction.

The Mid-November Precedent: We remember the volatility wick that touched $80,000. This level constitutes a crucial psychological and technical support.

The anticipated scenario:

A technical correction would not be surprising. A return to $80,000 would allow for the elimination of long positions with excessive leverage and the recovery of latent liquidity.

2. Ethereum (ETH) Focus: Between Psychological Barrier and Need for Breathing Room

Ethereum is currently at a pivotal point. While the network is showing record activity at the start of 2026, the price seems to be hesitating.

Technical Analysis: A Well-Defined Range

For the past few weeks, Ether has been fluctuating within a horizontal channel between $2,700 and $3,200.

The $3,000 Pivot: This level is not only technical, but also psychological. As long as the price doesn't break out of this zone with strong volume, the market remains in a holding pattern.

The Supply Zone: Selling pressure is felt as soon as we approach $3,200 - $3,300. Although a move above $3,300 is conceivable in the medium term, the path seems fraught with obstacles.

The Order Block and Liquidity Pockets: This is where this analysis becomes truly relevant. There is an area of ​​unexecuted orders (Order Block) and a high concentration of liquidity around $2,700. This level hasn't been retested recently, leaving a technical gap that the market might try to fill.

The Considered Scenario: Caution Before the Surge

In trading, patience is often better rewarded than anticipation. Given that we anticipate a potential correction in Bitcoin towards $80,000, it is highly likely that Ethereum will follow suit by correlation.

Taking a long (buy) position now around $3,000 presents a high risk of a drawdown (unrealized loss).

Backtesting Strategy:

Bias: Caution in the short term / Bullish in the long term.

Optimized entry point: Place limit buy orders around $2,700.

Objective: Capitalize on the rebound from this major support level to target a return to $3,200, representing a clean and secure profit opportunity.

🚨 Flash News: Ethereum Under Pressure at the Start of the Week (19/01/2026)

This Monday, the market is proving us right. We're seeing a sharp drop in the price of Ethereum, which seems to be heading straight for the liquidity zones we identified.

Price Action Analysis:

Liquidity Hunt: The price is currently revisiting the liquidity pocket formed on January 13th. This zone, located around the psychological pivot point of $3,000 / $3,100, is acting like a magnet.

Imbalance (FVG) to Watch: A major technical signal is drawing our attention: an imbalance zone has formed just behind the last large bullish candle of January 13th. As a reminder, the market abhors a vacuum; it almost always tends to return to "fill" these inefficiencies before deciding on its next direction.

The critical threshold: The $3,000 zone is currently the battleground between buyers and sellers.

The revised strategy: While the underlying trend remains strong, taking a position now would be premature.

Trading advice: We recommend waiting for a confirmed break below the $3,000 level. If this psychological support breaks, the price will likely move towards the deeper Order Block around $2,700 (our previously mentioned ideal buying zone).

3. Focus on Gold (XAU/USD) & (PAXG/USD): New Record or Bull Trap?

Gold remains the ultimate safe haven asset. At the start of 2026, it offers an ideal playing field for both scalping (thanks to its daily volatility) and long-term investing. However, the precious metal is reaching unprecedented price levels, which calls for great caution.

Technical Analysis: A Fragile Historical High

The price of gold has never been so high. While the overall trend remains bullish, several signals call for vigilance:

The $4,600 barrier: The price is currently hovering around $4,600 - $4,700. Although the momentum seems strong, this rise resembles in some ways a flash in the pan or a sign of buyer exhaustion.

The historical resistance of $4,300: This level has become a major pivot point. In the past (particularly in late December and early October), we have observed sharp drops whenever the market lost momentum. A return to the $4,300 support level would confirm the strength of the overall upward trend.

Correlation with the Dollar (DXY): Gold remains highly sensitive to movements in the US currency. A strengthening of the dollar could trigger the anticipated correction.

The anticipated scenario: A healthy recovery

Investing in gold over the long term remains a historically successful strategy. However, buying at the all-time high (ATH) is risky. A pullback (retracement) towards $4,300 is quite plausible before a potential rebound towards $5,000.

Backtesting Strategy:

Short-Term Approach: Monitor for signs of a reversal below $4,650 to anticipate a correction. Long-term entry point (Buy): Ideally at the $4,300 support level to optimize the risk/reward ratio.

Bias: Bullish in the long term, but neutral/cautious in the short term.

Oliver BigTree Founder, BUHS

​1. Focus on Bitcoin (BTC): Liquidity hunt on the horizon?

The Bitcoin market is showing signs of strength, but analysis of the order book and chart suggests a necessary pause before the bull run continues.

Technical Analysis:

While the primary trend remains bullish, we are observing major Points of Interest (POIs) below the current price:

The December 2025 Order Block (OB): An area of ​​institutional demand has formed around $85,000. This block acts as a magnet for the price.

The Liquidity Pocket: Below $85,000, numerous stop-loss orders are accumulating. The market tends to sweep through this liquidity before resuming its initial direction.

The Mid-November Precedent: We remember the volatility wick that touched $80,000. This level constitutes a crucial psychological and technical support.

The anticipated scenario:

A technical correction would not be surprising. A return to $80,000 would allow for the elimination of long positions with excessive leverage and the recovery of latent liquidity.

2. Ethereum (ETH) Focus: Between Psychological Barrier and Need for Breathing Room

Ethereum is currently at a pivotal point. While the network is showing record activity at the start of 2026, the price seems to be hesitating.

Technical Analysis: A Well-Defined Range

For the past few weeks, Ether has been fluctuating within a horizontal channel between $2,700 and $3,200.

The $3,000 Pivot: This level is not only technical, but also psychological. As long as the price doesn't break out of this zone with strong volume, the market remains in a holding pattern.

The Supply Zone: Selling pressure is felt as soon as we approach $3,200 - $3,300. Although a move above $3,300 is conceivable in the medium term, the path seems fraught with obstacles.

The Order Block and Liquidity Pockets: This is where this analysis becomes truly relevant. There is an area of ​​unexecuted orders (Order Block) and a high concentration of liquidity around $2,700. This level hasn't been retested recently, leaving a technical gap that the market might try to fill.

The Considered Scenario: Caution Before the Surge

In trading, patience is often better rewarded than anticipation. Given that we anticipate a potential correction in Bitcoin towards $80,000, it is highly likely that Ethereum will follow suit by correlation.

Taking a long (buy) position now around $3,000 presents a high risk of a drawdown (unrealized loss).

Backtesting Strategy:

Bias: Caution in the short term / Bullish in the long term.

Optimized entry point: Place limit buy orders around $2,700.

Objective: Capitalize on the rebound from this major support level to target a return to $3,200, representing a clean and secure profit opportunity.

🚨 Flash News: Ethereum Under Pressure at the Start of the Week (19/01/2026)

This Monday, the market is proving us right. We're seeing a sharp drop in the price of Ethereum, which seems to be heading straight for the liquidity zones we identified.

Price Action Analysis:

Liquidity Hunt: The price is currently revisiting the liquidity pocket formed on January 13th. This zone, located around the psychological pivot point of $3,000 / $3,100, is acting like a magnet.

Imbalance (FVG) to Watch: A major technical signal is drawing our attention: an imbalance zone has formed just behind the last large bullish candle of January 13th. As a reminder, the market abhors a vacuum; it almost always tends to return to "fill" these inefficiencies before deciding on its next direction.

The critical threshold: The $3,000 zone is currently the battleground between buyers and sellers.

The revised strategy: While the underlying trend remains strong, taking a position now would be premature.

Trading advice: We recommend waiting for a confirmed break below the $3,000 level. If this psychological support breaks, the price will likely move towards the deeper Order Block around $2,700 (our previously mentioned ideal buying zone).

3. Focus on Gold (XAU/USD) & (PAXG/USD): New Record or Bull Trap?

Gold remains the ultimate safe haven asset. At the start of 2026, it offers an ideal playing field for both scalping (thanks to its daily volatility) and long-term investing. However, the precious metal is reaching unprecedented price levels, which calls for great caution.

Technical Analysis: A Fragile Historical High

The price of gold has never been so high. While the overall trend remains bullish, several signals call for vigilance:

The $4,600 barrier: The price is currently hovering around $4,600 - $4,700. Although the momentum seems strong, this rise resembles in some ways a flash in the pan or a sign of buyer exhaustion.

The historical resistance of $4,300: This level has become a major pivot point. In the past (particularly in late December and early October), we have observed sharp drops whenever the market lost momentum. A return to the $4,300 support level would confirm the strength of the overall upward trend.

Correlation with the Dollar (DXY): Gold remains highly sensitive to movements in the US currency. A strengthening of the dollar could trigger the anticipated correction.

The anticipated scenario: A healthy recovery

Investing in gold over the long term remains a historically successful strategy. However, buying at the all-time high (ATH) is risky. A pullback (retracement) towards $4,300 is quite plausible before a potential rebound towards $5,000.

Backtesting Strategy:

Short-Term Approach: Monitor for signs of a reversal below $4,650 to anticipate a correction. Long-term entry point (Buy): Ideally at the $4,300 support level to optimize the risk/reward ratio.

Bias: Bullish in the long term, but neutral/cautious in the short term.

Oliver BigTree Founder, BUHS