Bitcoin Struggles to Break Resistance and Initiates a Fresh Decline
Bitcoin experienced challenges in surpassing the $67,000 resistance area and entered a bearish phase, triggering a new decline after reaching a high of $66,868. The cryptocurrency slid below the $66,500 mark, signifying a negative trend.
Furthermore, a bullish trend line connecting support at $66,500 was broken on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair, adding to the downward pressure. The pair also dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level from the recent low of $65,075 to the high of $66,868.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading under $66,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, indicating the possibility of a test towards the 50% Fib retracement level from the swing low of $65,075 to the peak of $66,868.
Resistance levels are identified near $66,500, the 100-hourly SMA, $66,850, and $67,000. A substantial breakthrough above $67,000 could spark a bullish rally.
- Bitcoin struggles to surpass the $67,000 resistance zone.
- The cryptocurrency faces downward pressure and declines from the $66,868 high.
- A bullish trend line support at $66,500 is broken.
- Price falls below the 23.6% Fib retracement level.
- Bitcoin is currently trading under $66,800 and the 100-hourly SMA.
- Potential test towards the 50% Fib retracement level.
- Resistance near $66,500, 100-hourly SMA, $66,850, and $67,000.
- Breakout above $67,000 could signal a bullish trend.
Possible Further Decline in Bitcoin Price
If Bitcoin fails to overcome the $66,500 resistance mark, the cryptocurrency may extend its decline. Immediate support is projected around the $66,000 level, followed by major support at $65,750 and $65,500.
Further losses could drive the price towards the $65,000 support level in the short term, indicating a bearish outlook for Bitcoin.
Key technical indicators portray:
- Hourly MACD is showing acceleration in bearish momentum.
- Hourly RSI for BTC/USD falls below the 50 level.
Key price levels to watch include:
- Major support at $66,500 and $65,000.
- Key resistances at $66,500 and $67,000.