Bitcoin Support Under Pressure
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly stabilized around the $80,000 level on Thursday, but the resilience of that support is now in question. New data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode suggests the buying interest that previously bolstered BTC at that price is waning.
Glassnode’s analysis of the Binance BTC/USDT spot order book, captured on October 15, displays a heatmap of resting orders. The firm noted that the substantial bids previously present below $80,000 are becoming less prominent. This indicates a decrease in the volume of buy orders intended to prevent further price declines.
The diminishing order book depth suggests that a break below $80,000 could lead to a more pronounced downward move, as fewer orders are available to absorb selling pressure. Traders monitor order book data closely to gauge potential support and resistance levels. A thinner order book often precedes increased volatility.
While the initial dip on Thursday saw bids step in near $80,000, the current data suggests that those defenses are weakening. Market participants will be watching closely to see if new buyers emerge to reinforce the $80,000 level or if BTC is poised for further correction.
Market context
Market data reflects conditions at publication time and is not updated in real time.
Data captured at: Oct 16, 2026 12:44 (Tehran)
Likely market impact
| Segment | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | ▼ Bearish |
| Ethereum | ● Neutral |
| Altcoins | ● Neutral |
| Short term | ▼ Negative |
| Long term | ● Neutral |
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Source: Bitcoin.com News