Bitcoin Slides as Crypto Markets Correct: Is the Golden Cross at Risk?

Market Overview - Bitcoin's recent price surge above $97,000 has reversed, with current trading at $93,192, indicating a loss of optimism among traders [1] - The global cryptocurrency market cap is now at $3.15 trillion, reflecting a 2.38% decline from the previous day, with over $800 million in leveraged long positions liquidated in the last 24 hours [2] Cryptocurrency Performance - Among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, only three have shown gains above 1% in the last day: Midnight, Quant, and Monero, the latter experiencing renewed interest due to its privacy features [3] - Prediction market traders show cautious optimism, with 82% betting on Bitcoin's price moving towards $100,000, while 73% believe it will not reach a new all-time high before July [3][4] Technical Analysis - Bitcoin has been recovering since November lows near $80,000, briefly testing the $96,000 zone but has since retreated below the EMA50, which is around $93,000 [5] - The golden cross remains intact, but the narrowing gap between short-term and long-term moving averages raises concerns about the sustainability of the bullish signal [6] - The Average Directional Index (ADX) is at 32.7, indicating a strong trend is in place, with prices bouncing at clear upward support, suggesting a slow price increase despite recent volatility [7]