| Name | Symbol | Market | Market Cap ($) | Algorithm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | BTCUSD | Crypto | 519,719,240,282 | SHA-256d |
| Price Change | Price Change % | Current Price | Bid Price | Offer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -338.18 | -1.25% | 26,788.40 | 26,787.06 | 26,788.06 |
| High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Prev. Close | 52 Week Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,137.75 | 26,749.11 | 27,092.72 | 27,126.58 | 15,500.00 - 31,745.00 |
| Exchange | Last Trade | Size | Trade Price | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDAX | 07:48:57 | 0.025664 | 26,787.18 | USD |
Bitcoin Bulls Take Break, What Could Trigger A Downside Correction
21/03/2023 2:54am
NEWSBTC
Bitcoin price attempted a fresh increase above the $28,000 resistance zone. BTC struggled and is currently consolidating gains below $28,000. Bitcoin is facing a few hurdles above the $28,000 resistance. The price is trading above $27,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $27,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a downside correction if there is a break below $27,200. Bitcoin Price Consolidates Gains Bitcoin price remained well supported above the $26,000 zone. BTC made a couple of attempts to clear the $28,000 and $28,400 resistance levels. However, the bears were active near the $28,500 level. A high is formed near $28,590 and the price is currently consolidating gains. There was a move below the $28,000 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $23,912 swing low to $28,590 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $27,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is also a major bullish trend line forming with support near $27,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, an immediate resistance is near the $28,200 level. The next major resistance is near the $28,500 zone or the recent high. A clear break above the $28,500 resistance might start another steady increase. In the stated case, the price could rise towards the $29,500 level. The next key resistance is near the $30,000 barrier, where the bears might take a stand. Downside Break in BTC? If bitcoin price fails to clear the $28,500 resistance, it could start a downside correction. An immediate support on the downside is near the $27,700 zone and the trend line. The next major support is near the trend line and $27,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Any more losses might send the price towards the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $23,912 swing low to $28,590 high at $26,250. The next major support is near the $25,700 level. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $27,700, followed by $27,200. Major Resistance Levels – $28,200, $28,500 and $30,000.
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