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Bitcoin started January with a strong performance but experienced fluctuations. From the local high of $947,000 on Monday, January 5th, many traders began to wonder whether this level could hold. Some analyses suggest a significant possibility of a pullback to $806,000, mainly based on the liquidation buildup above $945,000 and the dense liquidation zone below $840,000.
In fact, after the high on Monday, Bitcoin did decline, falling by 2.40%, with a current price of $925,000 at the time of writing. But this shouldn't be overly pessimistic—on-chain data tells a different story.
**Clues from Stablecoin Inflows**
The most direct signal comes from the ratio of Bitcoin to stablecoins. During the December correction, stablecoins on exchanges continued to flow in, even as BTC prices declined. What does this mean? It indicates that money is waiting for opportunities in the market. By early January, this ratio showed a clear increase, suggesting that the deployment phase of capital has already begun.
**Capital Flows Are Key**
From December 26 to January 3, what was the state of capital flow in the market? Net outflows. In other words, realized losses exceeded profits, with December 26 reaching a peak of pressure. But the turning point came over that weekend—capital flows reversed to a slight positive, with realized profits slightly surpassing losses for the first time. This bullish shift was confirmed by on-chain data.
Even more interesting is Bitcoin’s profit and loss ratio. The 7-day moving average of this indicator was below 1 for most of December, but now it has risen above 1, specifically to 1.78. What does this number imply? It indicates an improving overall sentiment among holders.
**Supply Side Support**
Additionally, don’t forget that the circulating supply of Bitcoin is decreasing—large holders are accumulating, not rushing to sell. Coupled with recent continuous inflows into ETFs, all these factors point toward a potential continued rise in Bitcoin over the coming weeks.
**Current Situation**
Bitcoin has already gained 6% in January so far, and participation from off-chain capital reflects that market buying power is still present. However, it’s important to note that these capital flows have not yet fully filled the gap caused by December’s decline, which is why the rebound, although promising, still requires further confirmation.