Bitcoin price remained supported above the $94,200 zone. BTC is forming a base and might start a fresh increase above the $98,000 resistance.
- Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $98,000 support zone.
- The price is trading below $97,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $97,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The pair could regain momentum if it closes above the $98,000 resistance zone.
Bitcoin Price Stays Above Support
Bitcoin price extended losses below the $98,000 support zone. There was a move below the $96,500 support. The price even spiked below $95,000.
A low was formed at $94,314 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a recovery wave above the $96,650 level. The price climbed above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $98,267 swing high to the $94,314 low.
Bitcoin price is now trading below $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $97,500 level. It is close to the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $98,267 swing high to the $94,314 low.
The first key resistance is near the $98,000 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $97,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.
Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com
A clear move above the $98,000 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $98,800. A close above the $98,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $100,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102,000 level.
Another Decline In BTC?
If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level.
The first major support is near the $95,000 level. The next support is now near the $94,250 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,000 support in the near term.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $96,500, followed by $95,000.
Major Resistance Levels – $98,000, and $98,800.
Aayush Jindal
Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis.
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