Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed

Market Overview - Bitcoin briefly reached a two-month high of $96,240, with significant trading activity in altcoins [1] - Over $500 million in futures positions were liquidated as Bitcoin broke the key level of $94,500 for the first time since November [1] Futures and Open Interest - Open interest for Bitcoin futures is currently at $30.6 billion, down from a high of $31.5 billion, indicating aggressive buying in spot markets and traders covering shorts [2] Altcoin Performance - Privacy coin DASH rose to its highest point since 2021, signaling confidence among traders and leading to widespread gains in altcoins [3] - Optimism (OP) increased by 18.5%, while TIA and PENGU rose by 14% over a 24-hour period, reflecting renewed trader optimism [3] Bitcoin Dominance and Index Performance - Bitcoin dominance decreased from 59.3% on December 24 to 58.6%, as several altcoins outperformed Bitcoin [4] - The CoinDesk 80 Index (CD80) is up by 8% day-to-date, while the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) is up by 6.35% [4] Market Sentiment and Trends - The market has rebounded despite a lack of bullish catalysts, as traders have shifted sentiment following a significant liquidation event in October [5] - Traders have moved away from crypto to precious metals and AI stocks, indicating a shift in investment focus [6] Short-term Outlook - In the short term, Bitcoin is expected to re-test the $94,500 level as a new floor, with a potential rise to $99,000 as the next key resistance level [7] - A failure to maintain the $94,500 level could lead to Bitcoin falling between $85,000 and $94,500 [7]