Bitcoin is gaining momentum and it is trading above the $6,500 support against the US Dollar. BTC price is likely to continue higher towards $7,000 and $7,200 in the coming sessions.<\/p>\n
After a successful break above the $6,500 resistance, bitcoin extended its rise above $6,700 against the US Dollar. BTC price broke the $6,800 resistance and settled above the 100 hourly simple moving average.<\/p>\n
A high is formed near $6,880 and the price is currently correcting lower. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $5,752 low to $6,880 high.<\/p>\n
On the downside, there are many supports, starting with the $6,500 area. The next major support is seen near the $6,520 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $5,752 low to $6,880 high.<\/p>\n
More importantly, there is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $6,120 on the hourly chart of the BTC\/USD pair. If bitcoin pair starts a major downside correction, the $6,320 and $6,120 levels are likely to act as strong supports in the near term.<\/p>\n
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Any further losses below $6,120 may perhaps put a lot of pressure on the bulls. The next major support is near the $5,800 and $5,780 levels.<\/p>\n
On the upside, an initial resistance is near the $6,800 area. If bitcoin climbs nicely above the $6,800 and $6,820 resistance levels, there are chances of a sustained upward move.<\/p>\n
The next key resistance is near the $7,000 level, above which the price is likely to rise towards the $7,200. Any further upsides may perhaps lead the price towards the $7,500 and $7,550 resistance levels in the near term.<\/p>\n
Technical indicators:<\/p>\n
Hourly MACD The MACD is slowly gaining momentum in the bullish zone.<\/p>\n
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) The RSI for BTC\/USD is currently rising and it is approaching the 60 level.<\/p>\n
Major Support Levels $6,500 followed by $6,320.<\/p>\n
Major Resistance Levels $6,800, $7,000 and $7,200.<\/p>\n
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