The Big Levels for Crypto By Alfonso De Pablos, CMT October 17, 2025 Risk assets are showing signs of stress for the first time since April, signaling a short-term shift in market character.One area that looks particularly vulnerable right now is crypto.The VWAPs from the April lows represent the ultimate key levels for the major coins.How price reacts around these levels will likely decide who’s in control over the foreseeable future.For Bitcoin, the line in the sand sits around $108,000. Below this zone, sellers are running the show, and I’m hitting pause on the long side until momentum comes back.Buyers will need to act fast to repair the recent damage if they really want to take back control of the primary trend.Solana shows a similar setup, with price testing a critical confluence of support. If buyers fail to defend these levels, it could trigger a sharper corrective move across the crypto space.We’re at a make-or-break point—let’s stay open-minded and watch how buyers respond.Stay sharp,Alfonso De Pablos, CMTDirector of Research, All Star Charts Alfonso's Daily Note Alfonso De Pablos highlights the day’s most important market-moving chart. More from Alfonso's Daily Note Alfonso De Pablos, CMT A Decade of Growth… About to Pause? January 15, 2026 Alfonso De Pablos, CMT Rocks Over Stocks… For Longer? January 14, 2026 Alfonso De Pablos, CMT Dow Theory in Motion January 13, 2026 See the Chart That MattersAlfonso’s Chart of the Day highlights the setups and inflection points shaping the next big market moves — before they hit the headlines. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Email Address