{"id":419510,"date":"2020-03-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=419510"},"modified":"2020-03-30T15:14:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T15:14:00","slug":"bulls-last-stand-why-bitcoins-trend-depends-on-the-defense-of-5800","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bulls-last-stand-why-bitcoins-trend-depends-on-the-defense-of-5800\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulls Last Stand: Why Bitcoin\u2019s Trend Depends on The Defense of $5,800"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bitcoin price<\/a> has been more volatile than ever lately after the asset plummeted from $10,000 to under $4,000 in just over a month’s time.<\/p>\n After such a collapse, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap has since bounced and is trading above $6,300 following a successful weekend defense of $5,800 \u2013 an important line that according to one crypto analyst says could determine the fate of Bitcoin’s long-term trend.<\/p>\n Bitcoin price<\/a> has had a rollercoaster of a year thus far, and more so than the cryptocurrency is typically known for.<\/p>\n While the asset class is notorious for its extreme volatility and violent price swings, not even cryptocurrency investors and traders were prepared for the massive price swings 2020 has provided thus far.<\/p>\n Related Reading | Economist: Government Overspending Amidst Crisis is Bullish for Bitcoin\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n At the close of 2019, Bitcoin price found support at what the market had then thought was a bottom at $6,400. Starting in early 2020, the first-ever cryptocurrency went on an over 60% rally to well above $10,000.<\/p>\n Ethereum<\/a> and other altcoins during this time also saw explosive rallies of 100% or more in many cases. All signs were pointing toward a new bull run for Bitcoin ahead of the upcoming halving.<\/p>\n But then the unthinkable happened. A black swan event<\/a> arrived via a rapidly spreading pandemic, that caused Bitcoin price<\/a> to tank to $4,000 in a record-breaking decline.<\/p>\n The particularly extreme move caused panic across the cryptocurrency market, and many long-term trendlines and growth curves were violated by the price action.<\/p>\n However, Bitcoin price<\/a> was very quick to reclaim $5,800 \u2013 a key level that was just well defended over the weekend and ahead of the monthly close.<\/p>\nRecapping The Rollercoaster Ride of 2020 So Far<\/h2>\n
$5,800 is Bulls Last Stand Or Bitcoin Price Could Fall to New Lows<\/h2>\n