Bitcoin has a predictable pattern worth understanding: before rallying higher, it typically sweeps the lows first. When those sweeps don't happen and lows remain untouched, price tends to return and take them out eventually anyway.

The directional context matters significantly here. During uptrends, BTC sweeps the lows far more frequently than it sweeps the highs. Flip that dynamic in a downtrend—the behavior inverts, and highs get swept much more often than lows.

This asymmetry between bull and bear markets reveals something important about how price discovery works. Recognizing which scenario you're in helps anticipate where the next move is likely to find liquidity.