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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates, Signaling Potential Breakout

Sep 23, 2024
3 min read
Table of Contents
  • 1. Bitcoin is dropping
  • 2. Bull Verdict:
  • 3. Bear Verdict:

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Bitcoin is currently trading at $63,554, following a fluctuating 24-hour range between $62,479 and $64,687. Key technical indicators show mixed signals, with consolidation after recent resistance at $64,730. Traders are watching closely for potential entry points as market indecision sets in across multiple timeframes.
 


Bitcoin is dropping


On the 1-hour chart, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be losing steam after hitting the key resistance level of $64,730. Since then, price action has mostly been sideways, consolidating around $63,500. The rejection at $64,730, along with decreasing trading volume, suggests a potential weakening of bullish momentum. Traders should keep an eye on the $62,500 support level, which could present a short-term entry opportunity if confirmed by a surge in volume.


The 4-hour chart reflects similar behavior, with bitcoin consolidating between $63,500 and $64,000 after an initial rally from $59,000. A bearish downturn followed by indecisive price action underscores market uncertainty. With high volume driving the rally to $64,000, the recent tapering in volume may suggest a weakening buying interest.


Shifting to the daily chart, Bitcoin's overall uptrend remains strong, with solid support established between $60,000 and $61,000. The price has risen from early September lows of $52,546 to test highs near $65,000. A breakout above the resistance level of $64,730 could spark additional upward momentum, targeting $65,000 and beyond. However, the decline in volume since mid-September suggests that buying pressure may be waning.

Oscillators are showing mixed signals. The relative strength index (RSI) is at a neutral 63, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions. In contrast, the Stochastic and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) both suggest bearishness, pointing to potential short-term retracements. Momentum indicators, such as the Awesome Oscillator and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), present differing views, with the MACD hinting at a possibly bullish signal.

Additionally, Bitcoin’s moving averages (MAs) indicate strong support for the ongoing uptrend. The 10, 20, 50, and 100-period exponential and simple moving averages (EMA & SMA) all reflect optimism, bolstering bullish sentiment. The exception is the 200-period SMA, which signals caution with a sell indication at $63,922 as Bitcoin approaches key resistance levels.
 


Bull Verdict:


Bitcoin's robust upward trend and support from key moving averages indicate that a breakout above $64,730 could pave the way for new highs, with targets of $65,000 and beyond. If the market picks up momentum and buying volume rises, Bitcoin may sustain its bullish trajectory, bolstered by favorable moving averages and a strong support level around $61,000.
 


Bear Verdict:


A failure to breach the $64,730 resistance, along with decreasing volume and sell signals from oscillators, suggests a potential short-term pullback. If Bitcoin drops below $62,500, we could see further declines toward the $60,000–$61,000 support zone, as the market exhibits signs of exhaustion and uncertainty.
 



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Frances Wang
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  • 1. Bitcoin is dropping
  • 2. Bull Verdict:
  • 3. Bear Verdict:

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