According to @RhythmicAnalyst, BTC printed a new all-time high on Aug 14, 2025, signaling a breakout in the prevailing uptrend (source: @RhythmicAnalyst on X, Aug 14, 2025). The prior cycle peak near 69,000 in Nov 2021 is a key level traders often watch as post-breakout support, consistent with the principle that former resistance frequently becomes new support (sources: Coinbase BTC historical prices; Murphy, Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets). Historically, BTC has seen deep drawdowns after ATHs—over 70% from the Dec 2017 top by Dec 2018 and over 70% from the Nov 2021 top by Nov 2022—highlighting position-sizing and risk controls (source: CoinMarketCap BTC historical prices). To gauge leverage and squeeze risk around breakouts, traders typically monitor perpetual funding rates and open interest on major derivatives venues (sources: Binance Futures funding rate documentation; Kaiko derivatives market data methodology).