Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC poised for small correction before a major run to $15,000
|- Bitcoin is ready for a technical correction before another upside wave.
- IOMP data implies that the upside is the path of least resistance for BTC.
Bitcoin (BTC) has settled above $13,000; however, further growth seems to be limited. The pioneer digital coin hit the recent high of $13,361 on October 25 and retreated to $13,110 by the time of writing. The coin has gained over 1.6% in recent 24 hours and over 14% on a week-to-week basis.
Bitcoin's average daily trading volume is at $24.3 billion, while its market share settled at 61.2%.
BTC/USD bears are ready to strike back
The TD Sequential indicator presented a sell signal on the daily chart in the form of a green nine candlestick. This bearish formation implies that the upcoming selling pressure may push it for one to four daily candlesticks with the first aim at $12,000. However, considering the strong long-term fundamentals, BTC may resume the recovery after a short-lived correction.
BTC/USD daily chart
On the four-hour chart, BTC/USD is moving within the narrowing Bollinger Bands. A prolonged period of low trading activity implies that high volatility is underway as the squeeze of the Bollinger Bands and a stagnation period is usually considered as a precursor of large price movements.
A sustainable move below the lower band at $12,800 could signal a drop to $12,400 or $12,000. On the bullish side, in order to confirm the next upside wave, Bitcoin needs to break out above the upper band at $13,250, which coincides with the signal a jump to $15,000.
BTC/USD 4-hour chart
The In/Out of the Money Positioning (IOMAP) confirms that there is strong support between the current price and $12,750 as over 1 million addresses holding over 800k coins. The next big cluster of addresses is registered on approach to $12,000, which is in line with the technical picture.
Bitcoin's IOMP data
Source: Intotheblock
Meanwhile, the market positioning data reveals that there are no significant barriers above the current price, meaning that the upside remains the path of least resistance now.
BTC/USD: Key levels to watch
Considering the signals of the TD Sequential indicator and the on-chain data, Bitcoin may be ripe for a short-term downside correction with the ultimate bearish target at $12,800. This level will serve as a jumping-off ground and allow for a new bullish wave to take the price to $15,000.
A move below $12,800 will bring more sellers to the market, with the potential downside aims $12,000 where a new buying interest is likely to appear.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.