Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD another big dangerous test by the bears

Bitcoin price back in the control of the market bears, nursing losses of over 2%.
BTC/USD bears are testing the key daily ascending trend line to the downside.

Ken Chigbo Independent Analyst

Bitcoin price in the latter part of trading in the session on Thursday, nursing losses of some 2.35%, as the market bears regain control. Cooling has been observed across the cryptocurrency market, as Bitcoin struggles to hold the $4000 price mark.

The bears have been pressing and testing the key daily ascending trend line to the downside. A breach is very possible given the current pressure. The noted running support has been in play since 6th February, a breach could very devastating.

BTC/USD could be victim of chunky selling pressure should the comfort line give way, eyes on $3900, where the trend line is currently tracking. A breakout south could open the door to a retest of $3000 to the downside.

BTC/USD daily chart

Author

Ken Chigbo

Independent Analyst

Ken has over 8 years exposure to the financial markets. He started his career as an analyst, covering a variety of asset classes; forex, fixed income, commodities and equities.

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