Bitcoin technical analysis: BTC/USD extends further away from potential danger

Bitcoin price on Friday in the second half of the day is up some 0.30%.
BTC/USD bulls extend further north away from bearish pennant set up danger.
There appears to be just one major barrier in the way of an $11,000 return, seen at $10,500.

Ken Chigbo Independent Analyst

Spot rate: 10,431.10

Relative change: +0.35%

High: 10,669.03

Low: 10,325.95

BTC/USD 60-minute chart

Supply is observed through the $10,500 region, the last major barrier ahead of a $11,000 return.

BTC/USD daily chart

The bulls are extending north following the escape from a bearish pennant set up.

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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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