Bitcoin Surges to Highest Level Since July
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) made significant gains in the Asian session, rising from the 28591.85 area to reach as high as 30248. This marks its strongest performance since late July and tests the 76.4% retracement level from its recent decline. Stops were triggered above the 29964.39 area, which is a price target based on recent buying pressure around 24900. Other upside price targets include 30688 and 32476. Additionally, significant stops were triggered above the 30127.80 area, which is a price target related to historical buying pressure around 15460. Further upside targets include 31674 and 32127.
Technical Support and Resistance Levels
Following Bitcoin’s recent surge, there are several areas of technical support and potential buying pressure to watch out for, including levels at 29746, 29436, 29368, 29185, 28934, 28824, 28577, 28384, and 27944. On the downside, stops are expected below price objectives at 24155, 23270, 23204, 23164, 22949, 22028, 21496, 21242, and 20702. Traders have observed that the bearish indication of the 50-bar MA (4-hourly) is below the bullish indication of the 100-bar MA (4-hourly) and above the bullish indication of the 200-bar MA (4-hourly). The same pattern is seen with the hourly MAs.
Key Technical Indicators
The current price activity is closest to the 50-bar MA (4-hourly) at 27718.51 and the 50-bar MA (hourly) at 28644.97. Technical support is expected around 24440.41, 23270.10, and 22769.39, with stops expected below these levels. On the other hand, technical resistance is expected around 31986.16, 32989.19, and 34658.69, with stops expected above them.
Chart Analysis
On the 4-hourly chart, the SlowK indicator is bullish above SlowD, while MACD is also bullish above MACDAverage. However, on the 60-minute chart, SlowK is bearish below SlowD, while MACD is bullish above MACDAverage.
Hot Take: Bitcoin Surges to Multi-Month Highs
Bitcoin has experienced a strong rally, reaching its highest level since July. The surge was driven by buying pressure and surpassed key resistance levels. Traders should closely monitor areas of support and resistance to gauge further price movements. Technical indicators show a mixed picture, with bullish indications on the longer-term chart but a bearish signal on the shorter-term chart. As Bitcoin continues to make headlines, investors will be watching closely to see if it can sustain its upward momentum.