Buying bitcoin at significantly higher prices than just a few months ago can be daunting. However, with the right strategies, you can buy bitcoin during dips with a favorable risk-reward ratio while taking advantage of the bull market.
Confirming bull market conditions
Before you accumulate, make sure you are still in a bull market. The MVRV Z score Helps identify overheated or undervalued conditions by analyzing the deviation between market value and realized value.
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Avoid buying when the Z-score reaches high values, such as above 6.00, which would indicate that the market is overextended and approaching a possible bearish reversal. If the Z-score is below this, declines likely represent opportunities, especially if other indicators align. Don't accumulate aggressively during a bear market. Instead, focus on finding the macro bottom.
Short-term holders
This chart reflects the average cost base of new market entrants, offering an idea of near-term incumbent activity. Historically, during bull cycles, every time the price bounces off the Price realized by the short-term holder (or falls slightly below), has presented excellent accumulation opportunities.
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Measuring market sentiment
Although simple, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bitcoinmagazinepro.com/charts/bitcoin-fear-and-greed-index/”>Fear and Greed Index provides valuable information on market emotions. Scores of 25 or less often signify extreme fear, which often accompanies irrational liquidations. These moments offer favorable risk-reward conditions.
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Spot market overreaction
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bitcoinmagazinepro.com/charts/bitcoin-funding-rates/”>Financing rates They reflect the sentiment of traders in the futures markets. Negative financing during bull cycles is particularly telling. Exchanges like Bybit, which attract retail investors, show that negative rates are a strong sign of accumulation during dips.
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When traders use btc as collateral, negative rates often indicate excellent buying opportunities, as those shorting bitcoin tend to be more cautious and deliberate. That's why I prefer to focus on currency-denominated funding rates rather than normal US dollar rates.
Active Direction Sentiment Indicator
This tool measures the divergence between the price of bitcoin and network activity, when we see a divergence in the Active Direction Sentiment Indicator (AASI) indicates that there is too bearish price action given how strong the underlying network usage is.
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My preferred method of utilization is to wait until the 28-day price percentage change falls below the lower standard deviation band of the 28-day percentage change in active addresses and crosses back above it. This buy signal confirms the strength of the network and often indicates a reversal.
Conclusion
Accumulating during bull market dips involves managing risk rather than chasing bottoms. Buying slightly higher but in oversold conditions reduces the probability of experiencing a 20% to 40% decline compared to buying during a strong rally.
Confirm that we are still in a bull market and dips are for buying, then identify favorable buy zones using multiple metrics for the confluence, such as price realized by the short-term holder, fear and greed index, rates of financing and the AASI. Prioritize small, incremental purchases (dollar cost averaging) rather than going all-in, and focus on risk-reward ratios rather than absolute dollar amounts.
By combining these strategies, you can make informed decisions and take advantage of the unique opportunities that bull market declines present. For a more in-depth look at this topic, watch a recent YouTube video here: How to Accumulate bitcoin Bull Market Dips
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
