Bitcoin technical analysis: BTC/USD consolidation above $8,000 necessary for the next rally


  • Bitcoin will have to ensure the fluctuating movements witnessed but the long-term outlook is bullish.
  • The forming falling wedge pattern signifies that a breakout is imminent.

Spot rate: $8,139

Trend: Strongly bearish in the near-term.

Support: $7,800, $7,700 and $7,500

Resistance: $8,400, $8,800 and $8,800

BTC/USD four-hour chart

Bitcoin bullish mojo runs out moves under $8,400. The price stays depressed under the descending trendline resistance.

Any dips under $8,000 are likely to bounce back owing to the support between $7,500 and $7,800.

BTC/USD daily chart

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) suggests that the bulls have the upper hand.

The forming falling wedge pattern could eventually thrust Bitcoin above $9,000.

BTC/USD weekly chart

Bitcoin price stays above simple moving average 100 as it approaches an impending breakout from the still-forming falling wedge pattern.

BTC/USD

Overview
Today last price 8148.12
Today Daily Change -34.18
Today Daily Change % -0.42
Today daily open 8182.3
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 8670.93
Daily SMA50 9596.27
Daily SMA100 10190.9
Daily SMA200 8562.82
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 8344.2
Previous Daily Low 8111.47
Previous Weekly High 8532.46
Previous Weekly Low 7706.37
Previous Monthly High 10942.68
Previous Monthly Low 7706.37
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 8200.37
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 8255.3
Daily Pivot Point S1 8081.11
Daily Pivot Point S2 7979.92
Daily Pivot Point S3 7848.37
Daily Pivot Point R1 8313.85
Daily Pivot Point R2 8445.39
Daily Pivot Point R3 8546.58

 

 


Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.

If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.

FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.

The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.

Join Telegram

Recommended content


Recommended Content

Editors’ Picks

TRON gains 10% in 2024, supply of stablecoins reaches over $50 billion in Q1

TRON gains 10% in 2024, supply of stablecoins reaches over $50 billion in Q1

TRON, a blockchain-based digital platform, has seen positive growth in the first quarter of 2024, as seen in a Messari report. TRON noted gains across several metrics like market capitalization, revenue and total value locked. 

More Tron News

XRP hovers near $0.50 as Ripple CTO addresses concerns related to stablecoin launch

XRP hovers near $0.50 as Ripple CTO addresses concerns related to stablecoin launch

XRP is hovering near $0.53 on Friday, spending nearly all week below $0.55. Ripple CTO David Schwartz addressed concerns on stablecoin and XRP utility on Thursday. 

More Ripple News

Terraform Labs set to restrict access for users in the US after recent ruling in SEC lawsuit

Terraform Labs set to restrict access for users in the US after recent ruling in SEC lawsuit

Blockchain company Terraform Labs said Thursday that it will restrict access to some of its products and services for US-based users as it expects to receive a court order soon in light of its legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

More Terra News

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000 Premium

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price consolidation could be nearing its end as technical indicators and on-chain metrics suggest a potential upward breakout. However, this move would not be straightforward and could punish impatient investors. 

More Bitcoin News

Bitcoin: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000 Premium

Bitcoin: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price consolidation could be nearing its end as technical indicators and on-chain metrics suggest a potential upward breakout. However, this move would not be straightforward and could punish impatient investors. 

Read full analysis

BTC

ETH

XRP