Consolidation and Confusion: Markets Brace for Impact

23.06.25 07:19 AM By Stormrake

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Bitcoin remains steady while the broader market drifts, marking another low-volatility session across the cryptospace. BTC closed just 0.23% lower on the day, a move that aligns with a market nervously watching developments in the Middle East.

Ordinarily, asset performance gives us clues about unfolding geopolitical events and prevailing sentiment, but that is not the case here. Risk-on assets like Bitcoin, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are barely moving. Meanwhile, gold and silver have both declined nearly 3% over the past four days, typically a sign of easing tensions or progress toward peace. However, others markets are telling a different story: crude oil and natural gas continue to push higher, suggesting a possible escalation. In short, markets are uncertain, and that uncertainty is showing in price action. Still, investors are not panicking. Sentiment remains cautious, with a clear wait-and-see approach.

The White House has just announced that Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the US will directly strike Iran. Until then, expect a period of consolidation across markets as investors brace for what comes next.

Stormrake Spotlight: Hyperliquid (HYPE) ($36.42)

HYPE has broken down, falling 6.59% on the day. The price has now cleanly exited its recent consolidation range and closed below the 21 EMA, an early signal that bullish momentum may be fading. HYPE is now testing deeper support between $33 and $35.50. This zone must hold if the bullish structure is to remain intact. A break below would open the door to a lower low.

BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:

Bitcoin continues to coil within a tight symmetrical triangle, with price action forming lower highs and higher lows. It is a classic pattern of indecision, with neither bulls nor bears in full control. That said, a breakout is imminent. Bulls have the $104K level acting as solid support, while bears carry a slight edge with the current posture of the moving averages.

BTC Total ETF Flows for 19 Jun: (data not available at the time of writing)

(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/btc/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
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Written by Alexandar Artis

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