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Bitcoin Cash Price Analysis: BCH/USD resumes downtrend, downside eyes $280

  • Bitcoin Cash falls in tandem with Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple as crypto selloff begins.
  • BCH/USD eyes support at $280 after losing over 2% of its value on the day.

Bitcoin Cash has succumbed to more losses on Tuesday in tandem with other major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple.  On Friday, BCH advanced above $300 but traded a high of $305 before declines took on the weekend. Support at $275 came in handy halting the crypto from suffering dire losses.

Recovery on Monday was slow but steady. BCH/USD stepped above the 50 SMA resistance as well as the $290 level. Unfortunately, resistance at the descending trendline stood in the way leaving the resistance at the 100 SMA and $300 untested.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin Cash has lost over 2% its value to exchange hands at $$283.The prevailing trend is bearish as highlighted by the RSI and the MACD. Losses are likely are likely to continue if the technical picture remains unchanged. Support is envisioned $280 but if declines extended, weekend support at $275 will come in handy.

BCH/USD1-hour chart

BCH/USD price chart

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John Isige

John Isige

FXStreet

John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

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