Don't be scared by short-term declines! This correction is actually a preparatory move before the bulls launch the next wave of attack.

Watching Bitcoin retreat from its high levels, many start to doubt whether the bull market is over. But if you observe the candlestick structure carefully, you'll find—this is definitely not a trend reversal signal.

**What the technicals say**

From different timeframes, the logic is quite clear:

On the weekly chart, the previous breakout has been completed, opening up upward space. But the price can't rise straight to the sky; this current correction is like a high jumper’s "crouch"—building momentum to jump higher. The effective pullback that was missing before has now been made up.

On the daily chart, the upward structure with consecutive bullish candles shows no signs of being broken. The current movement is actually the bulls' main force cleaning out those less committed follow-on traders, making room for the next rally.

On smaller timeframes, the rebound strength is weak, and support levels haven't been fully confirmed yet. What does this mean? It indicates that the main force is intentionally "testing" retail traders' patience, not wanting most people to have a comfortable entry opportunity.

**Key price zones**

The golden zone for long entries is between $86,500 and $87,200—that's an important previous breakout platform and the last line of defense for the current bulls. Major funds are unlikely to let the price easily fall below their cost basis.

Looking upward, the first target is around $89,500 (the previous high-pressure level). Once broken effectively, it can open the upward channel toward $92,000+.

Risk management is crucial: set your stop-loss properly. If the price unexpectedly drops below $86,000 and stabilizes below on the hourly chart, then you need to reassess the recent structure.

**Final words**

In a clear upward trend, every deeper correction is an opportunity given by the market. During a bull market, rapid rises can be followed by sharp declines; in a bear market, rebounds happen repeatedly. But don’t get off just because of short-term fluctuations. Understanding the larger structural trend is the key to truly capturing the main upward wave.