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BTC Prepares for Breakout as May 21 Nears, Deaton Targets $125K After $109K High

BTC Prepares for Breakout as May 21 Nears, Deaton Targets $125K After $109K High

CoineditionCoinedition2025/05/19 16:00
By:Parth Dubey
  • Bitcoin is nearing its all-time high with strong accumulation across wallet sizes fueling bullish momentum.
  • Technical indicators like RSI and MACD suggest a potential breakout, despite overbought conditions.
  • A decisive move above $110K could trigger a rapid surge toward $125K, according to John Deaton.

Bitcoin ($BTC) is trading just above $105,400 as of May 21, gaining nearly 3% in the last 24 hours. 

The price now presses against a major resistance zone at $106,600, a level where Glassnode identifies a significant supply cluster of 31,000 BTC acquired in December. With these coins largely unmoved, the $106.6K region has become a technical and psychological hurdle for the market.

#BTC 's price surge stalled just below $106.6K – a level with 31K $BTC held at that cost basis. This supply cluster originated on Dec 16 and remains unshaken. Holders haven’t redistributed, nor averaged down – making $106.6K an important level to watch in the short term. pic.twitter.com/f7rXqtP6qD

— glassnode (@glassnode) May 19, 2025

Despite recent volatility, these holders have not sold or averaged down, which indicates a short-term psychological and technical barrier.

John Deaton Projects $125K as On-Chain Accumulation Builds

Deaton’s statement resonates with the current chart dynamics: once $109K–the all-time high–is broken, there’s little historical resistance to impede a rapid move toward $120K-125K. He further added :

“I have a feeling once $110K is broken, $125K happens much faster than folks think.”

The on-chain accumulation and lack of redistribution around $106.6K make this breakout scenario plausible.

Related: Cathie Wood Has Said That Bitcoin Will Hit $1.5 Million

Glassnode Data Shows Broad-Based Accumulation Ahead of May 21

On-chain data reveals a robust accumulation trend, spanning almost the entire wallet spectrum. 

Accumulation is now visible across nearly the entire wallet spectrum. Even <1 $BTC holders have flipped from distribution to light accumulation (~0.55), joining larger cohorts like 100–1K (~0.9) and 1K–10K #BTC (~0.85). Only 1–10 #BTC remain net sellers. pic.twitter.com/C4C9ZLlwNs

— glassnode (@glassnode) May 19, 2025

Even retail investors holding less than 1 BTC have shifted from distribution to light accumulation (~0.55 score), joining the larger cohorts such as: 100–1K BTC holders (~0.9) and 1K–10K BTC holders (~0.85).

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The only segment still engaging in net selling appears to be those holding 1–10 BTC. This behavioral shift in wallet dynamics strengthens the bullish thesis, as it indicates growing investor confidence across both institutional and retail classes.

Technical Indicators Strengthen the Bullish Case for BTC

The technical outlook for Bitcoin supports the potential for a breakout. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near 71, which typically signals an overbought market but can also indicate persistent strength in an ongoing rally. 

The MACD confirms a bullish crossover, with both lines trending higher and no immediate sign of bearish divergence.

BTC Prepares for Breakout as May 21 Nears, Deaton Targets $125K After $109K High image 0 BTC Prepares for Breakout as May 21 Nears, Deaton Targets $125K After $109K High image 1 Source: TradingView

Fibonacci retracement analysis from the $88,834 high to the $70,526 low shows BTC has cleared all major resistance levels, including the crucial 0.786 retracement at $74,441. 

Fibonacci extensions to the downside have become irrelevant as Bitcoin maintains its upward trajectory. With accumulation, technical signals, and analyst forecasts aligning, traders are watching the $106.6K zone closely as a possible launchpad for the next major rally.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

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