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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD recovery stalls above $6,000, all eyes set on $7,000

  • Bitcoin price recovery hits a dead end at $6,400 but $6,000 comes out as a strong support area.
  • Technical levels align positively in the favor of a short term sideways action in preparation for a run-up to $7,000.

Spot rate: $6,227

Relative change: +44

Percentage change: 0.76%

Trend: Bearish

Volatility: Low

BTC/USD daily chart

BTC/USD price chart

Bitcoin price recovery above $6,000 stalled at $6,400. Retreat from the weekly high has found support above $6,000. Buyers are in the driver seat in spite of the bearish correction. However, if the resistance at $6,400 is not cleared soon, selling activity could grip BTC/USD pushing it towards the resistance turned support at $5,500 and the key support at $5,000.

Consequently, a pennant pattern suggests that Bitcoin is not yet safe from potential losses. The pattern’s resistance has to come down for gains towards $7,000 to materialized. However, if the pennant support is shattered, Bitcoin price could spiral under $5,000.

BTC/USD 2-hour chart

Bitcoin price short term analysis epitomizes a digital asset with the strength to sustain a steady uptrend. Besides $6,000 standing out as a critical support area, the moving averages; 50 SMA and the 100 SMA are in line to offer more support. The RSI is horizontal at 70 which means that there still room for growth. A bearish session displayed by Elliot Wave Oscillator could soon give way to a bullish session as long as the price stays above $6,200 (immediate support area).

BTC/USD

Overview
Today last price6226.23
Today Daily Change41.42
Today Daily Change %0.67
Today daily open6184.81
 
Trends
Daily SMA207266.96
Daily SMA508703.21
Daily SMA1008266.3
Daily SMA2008480.66
 
Levels
Previous Daily High6432.65
Previous Daily Low5265.4
Previous Weekly High8899.6
Previous Weekly Low3886.49
Previous Monthly High10511.86
Previous Monthly Low8431.17
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%5986.76
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%5711.29
Daily Pivot Point S15489.26
Daily Pivot Point S24793.7
Daily Pivot Point S34322.01
Daily Pivot Point R16656.5
Daily Pivot Point R27128.2
Daily Pivot Point R37823.75

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John Isige

John Isige

FXStreet

John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

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