Bitcoin was well-bought above the $29350 support zone for the US Dollar. BTC saw a new increase, clearing the $30,000 resistance area.
- Bitcoin has started to recover from its $29,350 support area.
- The price has traded at or above $30,000, as well as the simple moving average of 100 hours.
- On the hourly chart for the BTC/USD pair, there was an upward movement above the major bearish trendline with resistance at $29,000. (Data feed from Kraken).
- If it breaks the $31,180 resistance zone, then it could be faster.
Bitcoin Price Aims Higher
The key support area of $29,350 was where Bitcoin prices remained strong. The price began to rise again after a base formed at $29,350. The price moved above the resistances of $29,800 & $30,000 clearly.
A break was also seen above the major bearish trendline with resistance at $29,700, on the hourly charts of BTC/USD. Both the $30,000 mark and the 100-hourly simple moving mean were crossed by the pair. A spike was seen above 50% Fib Retracement of the pivotal decline between the $32,400 swing high and the $29,255 lower.
Now, the Bitcoin price consolidates near the $30,000.800 level. The $31,180 level is the immediate support for the upside. This is close to the 61.8% Fib Retracement level for the pivotal decline from $32,400 high to $29.255 low.
Source: BTCUSD from TradingView.com
Next is the $31,650 mark. An increase in the price could occur if it moves clear above the $31,650 resistance. The price may rise to the $32,400 level in the above scenario. Next is $33,000, which will be the major resistance.
BTC Dips Limited
Bitcoin could suffer a downtrend if it fails to break the $31,180 resistance level. The $30,400 level is a support area for the downside.
Near the $29950 level, and the 100-hourly simple moving average is the next significant support. A fall below the $29950 support could lead to another downturn. The price may retest the $29,000.50 support area in the short term.
Technical indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now well above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $30,400, followed by $29,950.
Major Resistance Levels – $31,180, $31,650 and $32,400.
