Bitcoin bears beware! BTC holds $17K as support while the S&P 500 drops 1.5%
BTC whales and market makers are holding their leveraged long positions, even though BTC failed to break above $17,400 on Dec. 5
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BTC whales and market makers are holding their leveraged long positions, even though BTC failed to break above $17,400 on Dec. 5
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