Bitcoin faces critical $112K test - Will 2 factors propel BTC higher?
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  • Bitcoin whale inflows surged by 1,363% in seven days, while outflows dropped 61.63%.
  • The NVT Ratio declined 11.48% as the Stock-to-Flow Ratio climbed 33.34%, indicating a bullish divergence.

Bitcoin [BTC] has pushed above its 365-day MVRV Moving Average (SMA365), currently at 2.36—a historically pivotal level.

This threshold has often acted as a trigger point for significant upside moves, as seen in late April, when BTC surged from $94K to $111K after a similar breakout. 

This shift suggests long-term holders are now in a profitable zone, fueling renewed optimism. 

BTC was trading at $108,864 at press time, down just 0.80% on the day. However, staying above the SMA365 could mark the start of a broader bullish phase—if buyers hold the line.

Source: CryptoQuant

BTC NVT ratio drops -11.48%

On-chain valuation metrics painted a complex picture.

The NVT ratio dropped by -11.48% to 31.43, signaling that transaction volume is growing faster than market cap, often a bullish sign of rising utility. 

In contrast, the Stock-to-Flow ratio surged by +33.34%, indicating that Bitcoin’s supply is tightening. 

This divergence suggests strong demand-side growth coinciding with decreasing supply availability. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Whale activity has shifted dramatically in favor of accumulation.

Weekly Large Holder Inflows soared +1,363%, while outflows fell -61.63%. Over 30 days, inflows jumped a massive +4,112%, confirming consistent, non-speculative accumulation.

This imbalance between incoming and outgoing volume implies a deliberate accumulation strategy rather than short-term speculation. 

Source: IntoTheBlock

$104K–$107K long cluster and $110K–$113K short risk

Liquidation data from Binance showed a dense cluster of long liquidations between $104K and $107K. Conversely, heavy short liquidations lie just above current price levels, concentrated between $110K and $113K. 

With BTC now trading around $108.8K, it finds itself in a pressure zone. Any sharp movement could cascade into forced liquidations on either side. 

However, with buyers maintaining momentum, a break above $110K could ignite a wave of short squeezes. 

Retail trader sentiment remains bearish despite improving metrics.

CoinGlass data showed 57.46% of traders were short, pushing the Long/Short Ratio to just 0.74. If price breaks higher, this crowding could backfire hard.

Source: CoinGlass

Stochastic RSI dips to 16.03

Technically, BTC remains in an uptrend but is consolidating beneath the key $112K resistance level. 

The Stochastic RSI is now deeply oversold, with values at 16.03 and 17.08—typically a precursor to an upward reversal. 

Meanwhile, the 9/21 MA crossover continues to support bullish continuation as long as price stays above $106K. However, volume and momentum have slowed, suggesting the market awaits a catalyst. 

Therefore, traders should watch for a strong breakout or rejection at $112K, which could define BTC’s short-term direction.

Source: TradingView

Will the breakout hold?

BTC’s breakout above its 365-day MVRV average, along with rising whale inflows and a falling NVT ratio, points to strengthening bullish undercurrents. 

However, the presence of dense liquidation zones and bearish retail sentiment introduces significant volatility. 

If BTC pushes above $110K with volume, short liquidations could fuel a breakout toward $113K–$115K. 

Otherwise, a rejection near current levels might trigger a retest of $104K–$107K. For now, metrics suggest the bias favors the upside—but momentum must confirm it.



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