Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC bulls battle key short-term resistances above $34,000


  • BTC/USD extends Wednesday’s recovery moves amid bullish MACD, strong RSI.
  • 100-bar SMA, descending trend line from January 08 adds to the upside barrier.
  • Multiple supports below $30,000 can test the bears.

BTC/USD rises to $34,167 while flashing a two-day winning streak during early Friday. The crypto major has been on a recovery move after taking a U-turn from $29,239 on Friday and is currently attacking a short-term resistance line and 100-bar SMA, from January 14.

With the upbeat RSI conditions joining the bullish MACD, BTC/USD is up for crossing the nearby hurdle around mid-$33,900. However, a clear break of 100-bar SMA, at $34,300 now, becomes necessary to convince the buyers. Also acting as the key upside barrier is a three-week-long descending trend line, at $35,770 now.

If at all the BTC/USD bulls cross $35,770, the $40,000 and the record top around $42,000, marked during the early January, should gain the market’s attention.

On the downside, Tuesday’s top near $32,900 can offer immediate support ahead of directing the quote down towards the weekly bottom of $29,239. Though, the $30,000 threshold can act as a buffer during the fall.

In a case where the BTC/USD prices keep declining below $29,239, January 22 low near $28,770 and the monthly bottom close to $27,780-75 can test bears.

Overall, BTC/USD is likely to regain its strength if it manages to cross the near-term key resistances.

BTC/USD four-hour chart

Trend: Further upside expected

BTC/USD

Overview
Today last price 33461.73
Today Daily Change 0.00
Today Daily Change % 0.00
Today daily open 33461.73
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 34899.99
Daily SMA50 29733.74
Daily SMA100 23034.51
Daily SMA200 16968.49
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 33906.51
Previous Daily Low 29914.15
Previous Weekly High 37860.2
Previous Weekly Low 28768.76
Previous Monthly High 29307.4
Previous Monthly Low 17578.63
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 32381.43
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 31439.23
Daily Pivot Point S1 30948.42
Daily Pivot Point S2 28435.11
Daily Pivot Point S3 26956.06
Daily Pivot Point R1 34940.78
Daily Pivot Point R2 36419.82
Daily Pivot Point R3 38933.14

 

 


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