According to @CrypNuevo, BTC’s short liquidation pool around $96,000 has been cleared, highlighting that area as recently swept liquidity (source: @CrypNuevo on X, Jan 18, 2026). According to @CrypNuevo, emerging long liquidation levels are appearing near $86,000, with the 1D long wick 50% level sitting around $83,000 as an additional liquidity reference for downside moves (source: @CrypNuevo on X, Jan 18, 2026). According to @CrypNuevo, traders can map $96K, $86K, and $83K as actionable BTC liquidity zones for risk management and potential volatility triggers (source: @CrypNuevo on X, Jan 18, 2026).

According to Greeks.live, the group is predominantly bearish as Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a significant drop from above $100k to the low $80ks. This movement is being described as a 'contagion' event by traders. Key levels for traders include $86k as a critical support, with concerns that falling below this level could lead to further declines.