{"id":455350,"date":"2021-01-27T03:38:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T03:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=455350"},"modified":"2024-06-11T14:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:12:59","slug":"bitcoin-holds-strong-at-31k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin-holds-strong-at-31k\/","title":{"rendered":"TA: Bitcoin Holds Strong At $31K, Why The Bulls Are Facing Uphill Task"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bitcoin price is stuck in a range below the $33,500 and $33,800 resistance levels against the US Dollar. BTC is likely to continue lower unless it clears the $33,800 resistance.<\/em><\/p>\n After a failed attempt to clear the $35,000 resistance<\/a>, bitcoin price trimmed gains and traded below $33,800. BTC even broke the $32,500 level and settled below the 100 hourly simple moving average.<\/p>\n There was a spike below the $31,000 level, but it remained stable above $30,800. A low is formed near $30,823 and the price is currently recovering higher. It surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $34,915 high to $30,823 low.<\/p>\n Bitcoin price is currently facing resistance near $32,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average<\/a>. The 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $34,915 high to $30,823 low is also near $32,800.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At the outset, it seems like there is a short-term ascending channel or a bear flag forming with support near $31,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC\/USD pair.\u00a0 To continue higher, the bulls need to gain strength above $32,500, $32,800 and the 100 hourly SMA.<\/p>\n The next strong resistance is near the $33,500 and $33,800 levels. A close above $33,800 could increase the chances of a steady rise in the coming sessions.<\/p>\n If bitcoin fails to clear the $32,800 resistance or $33,500, it could start a fresh decline. An initial support is near the channel support at $31,900.<\/p>\n A clear break below the channel support could open the doors for a larger decline towards the $30,800 support. Any more losses may possibly call for a downside break below the $30,000 support zone.<\/p>\n Technical indicators:<\/p>\n Hourly MACD \u2013 The MACD is struggling to gain momentum in the bullish zone.<\/p>\n Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) \u2013 The RSI for BTC\/USD is now close to the 50 level.<\/p>\n Major Support Levels \u2013 $31,800, followed by $30,800.<\/p>\n Major Resistance Levels \u2013 $32,800, $33,500 and $33,800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bitcoin price is stuck in a range below the $33,500 and $33,800 resistance levels against the US Dollar. BTC is likely to continue lower unless it clears the $33,800 resistance. Bitcoin retested the $31,000 zone and managed to stay in a range. The price is currently facing resistance near $32,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term ascending channel or a bear flag forming with support near $31,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC\/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could trade in a range, with a strong resistance near $33,500 and $33,800. Bitcoin Price Is Facing Strong Resistance After a failed attempt to clear the $35,000 resistance, bitcoin price trimmed gains and traded below $33,800. BTC even broke the $32,500 level and settled below the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a spike below the $31,000 level, but it remained stable above $30,800. A low is formed near $30,823 and the price is currently recovering higher. It surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $34,915 high to $30,823 low. Bitcoin price is currently facing resistance near $32,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. The 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $34,915 high to $30,823 low is also near $32,800. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com At the outset, it seems like there is a short-term ascending channel or a bear flag forming with support near $31,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC\/USD pair.\u00a0 To continue higher, the bulls need to gain strength above $32,500, $32,800 and the 100 hourly SMA. The next strong resistance is near the $33,500 and $33,800 levels. A close above $33,800 could increase the chances of a steady rise in the coming sessions. Fresh Dip in BTC? If bitcoin fails to clear the $32,800 resistance or $33,500, it could start a fresh decline. An initial support is near the channel support at $31,900. A clear break below the channel support could open the doors for a larger decline towards the $30,800 support. Any more losses may possibly call for a downside break below the $30,000 support zone. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD \u2013 The MACD is struggling to gain momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) \u2013 The RSI for BTC\/USD is now close to the 50 level. Major Support Levels \u2013 $31,800, followed by $30,800. Major Resistance Levels \u2013 $32,800, $33,500 and $33,800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":455352,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[428,1144,78790,76835],"class_list":["post-455350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-bitcoin","tag-btcusd","tag-btcusdt","tag-xbtusd"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Bitcoin Price Is Facing Strong Resistance<\/h2>\n
Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n
Fresh Dip in BTC?<\/h2>\n