The broader cryptocurrency market is slightly down amid continued profit-taking following a surge fueled by rising institutional interest.

The broader cryptocurrency market is slightly down amid continued profit-taking following a surge fueled by rising institutional interest.

The broader cryptocurrency market experienced a slight decline on Wednesday amid continued profit-taking following a recent surge fueled by rising institutional interest.

Top Movers: Among the major cryptocurrencies, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) displayed the most significant move, sliding 6.43% to reach $61.37 over the past 24 hours.

Among the top ten cryptocurrencies, Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) also reported a substantial loss, decreasing 4.88% to $0.34, while LINK went down 4.33% to $8.01.

Notable Statistics: In the 24-hour period, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a decline of 0.94% to $104,293. Notably, BTC's price remained above the crucial psychological barrier of $100,000.

Furthermore, the cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.44% to $1.60 trillion, while the volume of major cryptocurrencies traded over 24 hours, including spot and derivatives, experienced a rise of 10.97% to reach $38.94 billion.

Notable Developments: Cold Blooded Shiller, a trader, pointed out that $105,000 is proving to be a key resistance level for Bitcoin. For any meaningful push toward all-time highs in the short term, breaking above it is crucial.

However, if BTC fails to clear this level and instead pivots at this point, this level could mark a rejection point that leads to further downside correction.

According to Benzinga Pro, Shiller stated, “The question is, if we do get a move lower, what level will we hold at to confirm that we're in a new bull market?"

In the short term, at least in the time frame of a few weeks, it seems that we're setting up for a move toward the highs, but we'll have to wait and see if BTC can break out of the lower time frame resistance to ultimately test new highs or if we'll experience further correction."

On the other hand, Ted Pillows asserted that Bitcoin dominance is undergoing a dead-cat bounce, forecasting a short-term rally up to 64.5% before continuing its broader downtrend.

This signal may indicate that altcoins are set to regain momentum in the days ahead as Bitcoin continues its downward trend from the highs.

"Finally, after two months of testing the 63.5%-64.5% range, Bitcoin dominance is pivoting higher. I believe it will continue to rise, potentially reaching 64.5% by Friday morning (ET).

Afterward, we'll likely see a continuation of the broader trend, with Bitcoin dominance heading lower. This shift could also signal a return of strength for altcoins, which have been struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin's recent gains."

In the meantime, analyst Michael van de Poppe described Bitcoin's recent move as a classic weekend liquidity sweep, where BTC briefly surged to new highs before reversing.

With the pullback now stabilizing around $105,000, he expects BTC to potentially retest its all-time high within 1–2 weeks.

During this consolidation phase, van de Poppe predicts that altcoins will outperform as traders rotate out of Bitcoin in search of new opportunities.

"The question is, if we do get a move lower, what level will we hold at to confirm that we're in a new bull market? In the short term, at least in the time frame of a few weeks, it seems that we're setting up for a move toward the highs, but we'll have to wait and see if BTC can break out of the lower time frame resistance to ultimately test new highs or if we'll experience further correction."

Crypto trader Stoic observed that Bitcoin is repeating a familiar pattern above $105,000, where 2.5% depth spot ask walls emerge consistently.

These large sell-side positions typically precede a rapid unwind or price rejection, signaling increased market caution at these levels.

"Same story, different day. As BTC rises above $105k, we see a 2.5% depth spot ask wall. Last time it got hit quickly, and the price went down rapidly. The time frame is also getting smaller and smaller. Maybe this time it will hold, but I wouldn't count on it."

Technical analyst group Stockmoney Lizards highlighted key price levels to monitor, focusing on the weekly and monthly opens, which could act as support or resistance in the days ahead.

"Good morning traders!

As we approach the new trading week, we'll be keeping an eye on the weekly and monthly opens for potential support or resistance levels.

The weekly open is at $104,49