Bitcoin corrected lower below $8,700, but it found a strong support above $8,500 against the US Dollar. BTC price is currently rising and it could rally if it clears the $8,840-$8,900 resistance area.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, we saw a downside correction in bitcoin after it was rejected near the $8,900 resistance against the US Dollar. BTC price declined below the $8,700 support level, but the bulls defended the $8,540 and $8,500 levels.<\/p>\n
The bears made many attempts to break the neckline support of the double top pattern at $8,540, but they failed. As a result, the price started a decent increase and traded above the $8,700 resistance.<\/p>\n
Moreover, bitcoin climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $8,866 high to $8,578 low. It is now approaching the $8,800 and $8,820 resistance levels.<\/p>\n
The 76.4% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $8,866 high to $8,578 low is also near $8,800. More importantly, there is a new breakout pattern forming with resistance near $8,825 on the hourly chart of the BTC\/USD pair.<\/p>\n
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If the bulls manage to push the price above the triangle resistance and $8,840, there are high chances of more upsides above the $8,900 resistance. In the mentioned case, the double top pattern is likely to invalidate and the price might rally above $9,000 in the near term.<\/p>\n
If BTC price fails to climb above the triangle resistance and $8,840, it is likely to move down. The first key support is near the triangle at $8,640.<\/p>\n
If there is a downside break, the bears may perhaps aim a clear break below the key $8,540 and $8,500 support levels. If they succeed, the price is likely to decline towards $8,200.<\/p>\n
Overall, bitcoin bulls are giving a tough fight and it seems like a breakdown below the $8,540 and $8,500 support levels wont be easy.<\/p>\n
Technical indicators:<\/p>\n
Hourly MACD The MACD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone.<\/p>\n
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) The RSI for BTC\/USD is back above the 50 level.<\/p>\n
Major Support Levels $8,640 followed by $8,540.<\/p>\n
Major Resistance Levels $8,825, $8,840 and $8,900.<\/p>\n
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