Bitcoin price ignited a new increase from the $14,380 swing low versus the US Dollar. BTC is has returned from the 100 hourly SMA. Still, it must surpass $15,600 for more upsides in the near term.
- Bitcoin began a strong upward move after trading as low as $14,380.
- The price ascended back above $15,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
- There was a breach above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $15,300 on the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The dynamic duo is likely to clear the $15,600 resistance as long as beyond the 100 hourly SMA.
Bitcoin Holding Gains
After a heavy downside correction, BTC found support near the $14,400 level. It traded as low as $14,380 and commenced a steady upward move. It surpassed the $14,800 and $15,000 resistance levels.
More significantly, there was a breach beyond a major bearish trend line with resistance near $15,300 on the BTC/USD pair’s hourly chart. The bulls could clear the 50% Fib reversal level of the downside correction from the $15,990 swing zone to the $14,380 low.
The dynamic duo even settled above the $15,200 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Bitcoin price is now facing a strong resistance near the $15,600 level.
The 76.4% Fib reversal level of the downside correction from the $15,990 swing zone to the $14,380 low is also acting as a resistance. A clear break above the $15,600 resistance level is a must for more upsides in the near term. The next major resistance is near the $15,800 level, above which it could revisit $15,950. Any further gains could lead the price above the $16,000 and $16,120 levels.
Dips Held in BTC?
If BTC fails to clear the $15,600 resistance, there is a risk of a fresh decline. Initial support is near the $15,200 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
A downside break below the 100 hourly simple moving average and the $15,200 support zone could increase selling weight on bitcoin. There is a risk of a drop towards the $14,800 and $14,750 support levels in the coming sessions in the stated case.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is struggling to gain momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is correcting lower towards the 50 levels.
Major Support Levels – $15,200, followed by $15,000.
Major Resistance Levels – $15,600, $15,800 and $16,000.
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