|

Bitcoin price analysis: BTC/USD hovers around $8,000; investor interest stays intact

  • Increasing bearish momentum sent Bitcoin spiraling below $7,500.
  • Bitcoin is in a sideways trending motion between a narrow range ($7,750 - $8,250).

Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride in the past few days. There was a break above $8,000 last week for the first time in 2019, however, the bullish momentum stalled at $8,384.66 giving way for a correction to the south. Increasing bearish momentum sent Bitcoin spiraling below $7,500. Further downside correction found support at $6,500 before the bulls returned Bitcoin above $8,000.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is pivotal around $8,000 with the initial intraday support established at $7,750. The current value of BTC is $7,884 amid a sideways trending motion between a narrow range ($7,750 - $8,250). Bitcoin is also supported by the 100 Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the 200 Exponential Moving Average at $7,000. Last week Friday support at $6,500 will be the last resort in stopping declines below $6,000 in the event a reversal occurs.

Bitcoin buyers are looking forward to a correction to $10,000 but first, they must clear the resistance at $8,400, $8,500 and $9,000. However, most experts believe that Bitcoin is ready for a correction and it is already in a bullish mode.

BTC/USD 2-hour chart

Author

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

More from John Isige
Share:

Editor's Picks

XRP slides amid a fragile crypto market structure
Ripple (XRP) falls for the second straight day, trading at $1.37 on Thursday. The broader cryptocurrency market remains fragile as investors weigh the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which triggered persistent increases in Crude Oil prices while restricting shipping through the Straight of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC pressured amid ETF outflows, fresh US-Iran risks
Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, trading below $78,200 at the time of writing on Thursday after declining nearly 3% so far this week. Weakening institutional demand, along with escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, continues to dampen risk appetite and weigh on the Crypto King. Institutional demand for Bitcoin shows early signs of caution.
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Solana, and Cardano risk deeper losses
Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) struggle to extend last month's advance, pointing to moderating buying pressure. The technical outlook for XRP, SOL, and ADA suggests a mild near-term bearish bias as momentum weakens. Ripple trades around $1.3800 at press time on Thursday, extending losses after a bearish close the previous day.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP lose bullish momentum as structural support holds
Cryptocurrency prices are moderating on Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to test the near-term $78,000 support. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), are echoing Bitcoin’s cautious sentiment, with ETH retracing to approximately $2,470 and XRP to $1.38.
Bitcoin: Gearing up for a sharp move
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $81,000 on Friday, up over 4% so far this week, and awaits a key catalyst that could determine its next directional move. Strong institutional demand is supporting the bullish price action, with spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on track to record a third straight week of inflows.