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Bitcoin Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

Elliott Wave Analysis TradingLounge Daily Chart.

Bitcoin/U.S. Dollar (BTCUSD).

BTC/USD Elliott Wave technical analysis

  • Function: Counter-Trend.

  • Mode: Corrective.

  • Structure: Flat.

  • Position: Wave (C).

  • Next higher degree direction: Wave ((4)).

  • Invalidation level:

Bitcoin/U.S. Dollar (BTCUSD) Trading Strategy:

BTC/USD is approaching the final phase of its Wave C correction, with key support positioned at $86,439.58. If the price rebounds and surpasses $97,198.26, it could indicate a bullish reversal. Conversely, a breakdown below $86,439.58 could signal a continuation of the downward trend.

Chart

Trading strategies:

  • Strategy:

    • Long Strategy:

      • Wait for a Buy Dip:

        • • If BTC holds above the $86,439.58 support level and shows a reversal signal, it may present a buying opportunity.

        • • The initial target is $97,198.26; if surpassed, BTC may advance towards higher resistance levels.

  • Risk Management:

    • If BTC/USD breaks below $86,439.58, it could extend losses toward deeper support levels in the $83,000 - $81,000 range.

Elliott Wave Analysis TradingLounge H4 Chart.

Bitcoin/U.S. Dollar (BTCUSD).

BTC/USD Elliott Wave technical analysis

  • Function: Counter-Trend.

  • Mode: Corrective.

  • Structure: Flat.

  • Position: Wave (C).

  • Next higher degree direction: Wave ((4)).

  • Invalidation level:

Bitcoin/U.S. Dollar (BTCUSD) Trading Strategy:

BTC/USD is nearing the completion of its Wave C correction, with strong support at $86,439.58. If the price bounces and clears $97,198.26, a bullish reversal may follow. However, if BTC falls below $86,439.58, it could indicate further downside movement.

Chart

Trading strategies:

  • Strategy:

    • Long Strategy:

      • Wait for a Buy Dip:

        • • If BTC stays above the $86,439.58 support level and provides a reversal signal, it may be a good entry point.

        • • The first target is $97,198.26; a breakout beyond this level could push BTC toward higher resistance zones.

  • Risk Management:

    • If BTC/USD declines below $86,439.58, it may continue falling to deeper support areas between $83,000 - $81,000.

TradingLounge analyst: Kittiampon Somboonsod, CEWA.

BTC/USD Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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