Bitcoin 4H Analysis: Bearish Channel Inside a Larger DowntrendBitcoin / U.S. dollarBITSTAMP:BTCUSDvs85280After the major breakdown from the previous range, BTC continues to respect a broader bearish market structure. Price initially formed a distribution channel near the highs, followed by a sharp sell-off that confirmed strong bearish momentum. Now, the current recovery move is trading inside an upward-sloping channel, but this structure still appears corrective rather than bullish. In strong downtrends, rising channels often act as temporary relief rallies before continuation lower. Key observations: • Price is struggling near the upper resistance zone of the channel • Momentum is weakening as RSI drops back toward bearish territory • Multiple rejections near the channel highs show seller pressure remains active • The blue aggressive bullish channel already lost momentum and price rotated back into the larger bearish structure As long as BTC remains below the major resistance region around 80K to 82K, the broader trend still favors downside continuation. A clean breakdown below the lower channel support could trigger another bearish expansion toward lower liquidity zones. Current structure: • Long-term bias: Bearish • Short-term move: Corrective bullish channel • Confirmation: Breakdown of channel support • Invalidation: Strong close above major resistance This is a classic example of a bearish continuation channel forming inside a larger downtrend.