Bitcoin is under pressure after struggling for several days to hold above the $120,000 mark, and now the $115,000 level has become the key battleground. The latest price action shows increased volatility as momentum shifts toward the bears, raising concerns about whether BTC can sustain its consolidation range or risk breaking lower.

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Despite reaching new all-time highs earlier this month, Bitcoin’s inability to maintain strength above resistance zones has fueled speculation of a possible deeper correction. Traders are closely watching whether this consolidation phase is a healthy reset or the beginning of a sharper downturn.

Adding to this uncertainty, CryptoQuant analyst Kerem revealed that for the first time since January, Bitcoin’s short-term holders (STHs) are back to selling at a loss. This marks a critical change in market dynamics, as earlier in the year, STH loss realization coincided with the deepest correction of the cycle. While such loss-selling