Bitcoin (BTC) Price Slides Below $91K as Open Interest Rises—Is a Deeper Correction Ahead?

Fresh waves of bearish forces have captivated the crypto markets

The long liquidation chart shows recent liquidations are mostly ~1K–3K, nowhere near the earlier large spikes. That supports the “not capitulation” read: the market hasn’t seen a forced liquidation event big enough to reset positioning.

The above charts suggest the BTC price is dropping, but leverage has not cleared. That makes the current support test more dangerous, because the market may still need a sharper shakeout to fully reset sentiment.

Bitcoin at a Key Support, But Leverage Signals Raise Downside Risk

Bitcoin price is approaching a decisive support zone near $90K–$88K after failing to break through $98K resistance. While the chart shows a critical demand band that could spark a bounce, the Price vs OI data suggests this selloff is not capitulation yet. Rising open interest, positive funding, and relatively light long liquidations imply leverage remains in the system. If support holds and BTC reclaims $98K–$100.6K, a recovery toward $110.7K is back on the table. If it breaks, the market may need a deeper flush before a durable bottom forms.

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