Bitcoin is showing renewed strength this weekend as bulls attempt to reclaim momentum, pushing the price closer to key resistance levels that could trigger Bitcoin’s next major breakout.
After briefly dipping earlier in the week, Bitcoin has stabilized above crucial demand zones, attracting fresh trader interest. Market sentiment is shifting as buyers eye a potential surge toward the highly anticipated $90K–$100K range.
Weekend Momentum Accelerates, but Analysts Urge Caution
Market commentator Ted (@TedPillows)—known for tracking Bitcoin liquidity flows and weekend volatility patterns—highlighted the recurring nature of weekend-driven rallies, noting that they often fade once institutional trading volume returns. “$BTC weekend pump is here. And we know what will happen next,” he wrote, suggesting that Bitcoin frequently loses momentum without strong weekday follow-through from institutional desks.
Bitcoin’s weekend pump returns, but traders warn real momentum must show up on weekdays. Source: @TedPillows via X
This weekend’s move follows a similar trajectory seen earlier this quarter, when Bitcoin jumped from $84,000 to nearly $98,500 but failed to sustain levels near the psychologically significant $100,000 threshold. Technical charts referenced by traders show consistent selling pressure around this region, which continues to serve as a major barrier to any attempt at a new Bitcoin all-time high.
Some analysts attribute this behavior to thinner weekend order books. According to multiple order-flow tools used by traders, weekend depth can be 10–30% lower than weekday levels, magnifying both upward surges and sudden corrections. Critics refer to these conditions as “low-liquidity weekend traps”, though not all analysts agree on the reliability of this pattern.
Large Sell Orders Emerge as Market Approaches Resistance
In a separate update, Ted noted that significant sell-side liquidity has been forming between $88,000 and $91,000. “Some big sell orders are emerging… Bitcoin is trading $2,000 above the CME gap, which isn’t a good sign,” he remarked, referencing common futures-market dynamics tracked by many traders.
Bitcoin faces heavy sell walls near $88K–$91K as traders brace for a possible Monday top and a CME gap-filling drop. Source: @TedPillows via X
Charts shared alongside his commentary—sourced from derivatives order-book and heatmap platforms such as TradingLite and Coinalyze—showed a cooling phase near $93,150 on Binance Futures. Red candles appeared as large sell walls developed across Binance. Coinbase and other major venues have visible liquidity clusters totaling nearly $800 million across multiple exchanges.
While some traders interpret heavy liquidity as a sign of potential rejection, others argue that CME gaps do not always fill quickly, and their timing remains widely debated. Some previous gaps have taken weeks or months to close, while others remain unfilled entirely. This ongoing debate highlights the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin’s next decisive move.
Short-Term Technicals Support Upside—If Key Levels Hold
A technical breakdown from TradingView analyst SMC-Trading-Point—who specializes in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and institutional order-flow analysis—offered a more constructive outlook, pointing to strong structural signals on the 1-hour BTC/USDT chart.
BTC holds above the 85.3K–86K demand zone, signaling bullish continuation toward the 90K liquidity target. Source: SMC-Trading-Point on TradingView
Fair Value Gap and EMA Structure Support Bulls
According to the analysis, drawn from the 1H timeframe:
Bitcoin retested and respected the Fair Value Gap (FVG) between $85,300 and $86,000, an area showing consistent demand.
Price action remains above the EMA 50, while approaching the EMA 200, a level many traders associate with potential trend reversals when broken convincingly.
Higher lows and the break of minor structure highs suggest that bullish momentum is gradually building.
The analyst highlighted the next upside target at $90,000–$90,100, which aligns with a liquidity pool and resistance cluster monitored by short-term traders.
Looking Ahead: Can Bitcoin Break the $100K Barrier?
Bitcoin’s weekend rally shows that buyers remain active, but the next major test will come when weekday trading volume returns. The $88,000–$91,000 region has emerged as a critical battleground, with order-book data showing heavy liquidity in this range. Breaking above it could open the path toward another challenge of $100,000, while failure may lead to a broader retracement toward the lower CME gap area.
Bitcoin was trading at around 86,990, up 2.93% in the last 24 hours at press time. Source: Bitcoin price via Brave New Coin
For now, Bitcoin sits in a cautiously optimistic position. With Bitcoin’s market cap recovering alongside resilient ETF inflows, the broader uptrend remains intact—but volatility is likely as BTC approaches one of its most important resistance zones of the year.