Bitcoin: Consolidating near highs
EUR/GBP
Fading.
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EUR/GBP continues to bounce higher yet not important resistances have been broken (quick test). The pair is back below former resistance at 0.8899 (19/09/2017 low). Hourly support is given at a distance at 0.8746 (27/09/2017 low).
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In the long-term, the pair has largely recovered from recent lows in 2015. The technical structure suggests a growing upside momentum. The pair is trading above from its 200 DMA. Strong resistance can be found at 0.9500 (psychological level).
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EUR/CHF
Sharp spike but resistance holds.
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EUR/CHF recovery bounce continues testing 1.1623 (15/09/2017 high). Support is given at 1.1388 (02/09/2017 low). Rising channel suggest further bullish momentum.
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In the longer term, the technical structure has reversed. Strong resistance is given at 1.20 (level before the unpeg). Yet, the ECB's QE programme is likely to cause persistent selling pressures on the euro, which should weigh on EUR/CHF. Supports can be found at 1.0184 (28/01/2015 low) and 1.0082 (27/01/2015 low).
BITCOIN (in USD)
Consolidating near highs.
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Bitcoin has bounced strongly suggesting a near term test of 5866 (all-time high). Strong support stands very far at 2975 (22/08/2017 low). Bitcoin si ready to set up new all-time high. The road is wide open for further increase. In the short-term, the digital currency should monitor $6000.
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In the long-term, the digital currency has had an exponential growth. There are decent likelihood that the asset will reach $10'000.
Author
Peter A Rosenstreich
Swissquote Bank Ltd
Peter Rosenstreich is Swissquote Bank’s Head of Market Strategy and manages the global strategy desk; he has held various positions in several banking institutions in the United States, Europe & Asia.
