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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD soared past $9,000, why everything points back to $8,800?

  • Bitcoin price retests the support at $9,000 but recovery is still capped under $9,100.
  • A pennant pattern and a rising wedge pattern signal a possible bearish reversal likely to force BTC/USD into the $8,000’s range.

Spot rate: $9,043

Relative change: -24

Percentage change: -0.27%

Trend: Short term bullish bias

Volatility: High

BTC/USD 4-hour chart

Bitcoin price is trading between the moving averages’ support and resistance. The 100 SMA limits movement above $9,200 while the 50 SMA is positioned to offer support at $8,776 in the event a devastating breakdown occurs.

$9,000 has stood out as a key buyer congestion zone. On the upside, $9,200 is a notorious seller concentration area that must come down to allow BTC/USD to come out of the danger zone (under $9,100).

The formation of a pennant pattern suggests that bears are still hovering around and if bulls are not careful, it will not be long before the price makes a dive under $9,000.

BTC/USD 1-hour chart

BTC/USD price chart

Bitcoin price still struggles with bearish pressure despite the surge that almost brushed shoulders with $9,200. Moreover, a forming rising wedge pattern suggests that a breakdown is in the offing unless BTC/USD bulls cement their position on the market with a push above $9,200.

BTC/USD

Overview
Today last price9041.46
Today Daily Change-26.59
Today Daily Change %-0.29
Today daily open9068.05
 
Trends
Daily SMA209303.6
Daily SMA509298.23
Daily SMA1008378.37
Daily SMA2008733
 
Levels
Previous Daily High9169.73
Previous Daily Low8757.82
Previous Weekly High10027.5
Previous Weekly Low8431.17
Previous Monthly High10511.86
Previous Monthly Low8431.17
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%9012.38
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%8915.17
Daily Pivot Point S18827.34
Daily Pivot Point S28586.62
Daily Pivot Point S38415.43
Daily Pivot Point R19239.25
Daily Pivot Point R29410.45
Daily Pivot Point R39651.16

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

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