After a slight rebound following the decline in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase. Let’s analyze together the future prospects of the BTC price.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Situation
After falling significantly due to fears of a recession in the United States, Bitcoin hit a low of $49,200. It was at this level that the leading cryptocurrency regained strength, rebounding by almost 28%. Bitcoin thus reached a high of $62,800. Unfortunately, this bullish momentum began to run out of steam from this point on. Subsequently, the price of BTC entered a consolidation phase, fluctuating approximately between $56,000 and $62,800.
At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading around $59,700. Although the short-term structure seems to be turning bullish again, the medium- to long-term trend of the cryptocurrency is uncertain. Indeed, even if BTC has rebounded, it remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which recently formed a “death cross”. We can nevertheless be reassured by the fact that the Bitcoin price has entered its annual and weekly VWAP. In addition, it seems on the verge of holding above the control point defined since Bitcoin’s last low. On the momentum side of the cryptocurrency, it still appears weak despite a small rebound that seems moderately sustained. This is reflected in the price of BTC itself as well as in its oscillators.
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Focus on derivatives (BTC/USDT)
Bitcoin’s recent fluctuations have been accompanied by a slight increase in open interest. Unfortunately, this increase occurred while the CVD was generally decreasing. This could indicate that speculators’ outlook on the future price of Bitcoin is rather pessimistic. This hypothesis is reinforced by funding rates, which have recently fluctuated between positive and negative. On the liquidation side, they remain insignificant, demonstrating a relatively stable market phase.
The liquidation heatmap for the past three months indicates that BTC/USDT has reached the liquidation zone around $61,500. It seems that the cryptocurrency triggered selling at this level, leading to a downward reaction. Currently, the notable liquidation zones are mainly located above the current Bitcoin price. A new zone has appeared around $62,000. Further up, we can note the subtle zone just below $66,000 and the one just above $67,000. More significantly, we can also mention the zones above $70,000 and $72,000. Below the current price, we can highlight a weak zone around $54,500. If the market approaches these levels, we could see a massive triggering of orders, potentially increasing the volatility of the cryptocurrency. These zones therefore represent major points of interest for investors.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Hypotheses
- If the Bitcoin price holds above $56,000, we could expect to reach $62,800 or even $63,000. The next resistance to consider would then be around $65,600 or even $67,000. If the bullish movement continues, we could expect the movement to continue to $70,000 or even $72,000. At that point, this would represent an increase of almost 20%.
- If Bitcoin price fails to hold above $56,000, we could be looking at a return to around $55,000. The next support to consider, if the bearish move continues, would be around $53,400. Further down, we can note the support at $49,200. At this point, this would represent a decline of around 18%.
Conclusion
In summary, while Bitcoin has shown signs of recovery after a significant drop, its future remains uncertain. The cryptocurrency is in a consolidation phase and despite some positive indicators, the overall momentum remains fragile. It will therefore be crucial to closely observe the price reaction at different key levels to confirm or deny current hypotheses. It is also important to remain vigilant for potential market “fake outs” and “squeezes” in each scenario. Finally, remember that these analyses are based solely on technical criteria and that cryptocurrency prices can also change rapidly based on other, more fundamental factors.
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