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Since reaching a local bottom of $74,000 in mid-April, Bitcoin has seen a market rebound, creating a price uptrend that has lasted over the past three weeks. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency crossed the $100,000 trade mark in the last week to trade as high as $104,300. Following this impressive feat, market analysis X platform NewThoughtCrypto has shared a technical insight on Bitcoin’s next move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Entry Prices Diverge Sharply – Confidence Builds At Higher Levels Bitcoin Macro Outlook Shows Charge To New ATH But A Market Correction Awaits In an X post on May 9, analysts at NewThoughtCrypto provided a macro and micro forecast of the Bitcoin market using the Elliott Wave Theory. In terms of the broad market outlook using the daily chart, these pundits explain that Bitcoin’s ascent to $104,300 marks the top of the fifth wave in an impulse phase, hinting the market is due for a correction. For context, the Elliott wave theory states that prices move in two major repeating patterns, i.e, the impulse phase, which represents the market trend and is broken into five waves (i-v), and the corrective phase, which consists of wave A-B-C. After completing wave V of the impulse trend, NewThoughtCrypto analysts explain that Bitcoin is expected to experience a market correction, the target of which is usually around the 0.5 and 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level. Using the $104,300 price level as a market top, the projected correction could draw prices to $86,000 – $89,000, a price range around the wave C in the corrective trend.   Notably, there is potential for Bitcoin to resume its bullish trend before the correction is over, as there would be a price bounce in line with wave B of the corrective phase. However, NewThoughtCrypto experts expect a complete correction before the premier cryptocurrency relaunches its charge for a new all-time high, which is likely to happen in the summer. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Continuation Shows Rebound, But Resistance Is Mounting At $0.205 Micro Outlook Hints At $106,000 Target Before Correction In a micro view of the Bitcoin market using the 4-hour chart, the analysts at NewThoughtCrypto state Bitcoin appears to have completed waves I, II, and III, with wave III surpassing market expectations. The flagship crypto is now awaiting wave IV, which is always a corrective wave. With a wave III top at $104,300, the expected market correction would push the price to between $100,000 – $101,000. Thereafter, a bullish wave V is to commence driving prices to $106,000 before the corrective trend begins. At press time, Bitcoin continues to trade at $102,810 following a 0.06% increase in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 6.68% and valued at $62.23 billion. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview

A Taiwanese politician urged the government Friday to include Bitcoin in its reserve composition. He made the appeal during the National Conference and amplified the message on X. His purpose is straightforward: incorporate Bitcoin along with gold and foreign currency to assist in protection against shock drops. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Loosens: Market Expert Says Dominance Has Hit Its Ceiling Push For Bitcoin In Reserves In the opinion of Ju‑Chun, Bitcoin is capable of withstanding large fluctuations in the global economy. He informed the conference that introducing even a thin slice of Bitcoin to Taiwan’s asset stack might make the financial system more resilient. He also appealed to crypto enthusiasts on X, referring them to his speech and asking for feedback. His tone was assertive and straightforward. He explained that this action would not be a substitute for current reserves, but possibly reinforce them. Meeting With Bitcoin Advocate According to reports, Ju‑Chun last week had a meeting with Samson Mow, who is the CEO of Jan3, a firm that specializes in extensive Bitcoin adoption. Jan3 released a statement on Thursday emphasizing the imperative for countries to prepare against currency fluctuations through the holding of Bitcoin. Mow explained to Ju‑Chun that fiat currencies have turned more volatile. Their conversation addressed technical barriers, security requirements and how Taiwan could purchase and hold BTC without risks. Taiwan is exploring a potential #Bitcoin reserve strategy amid currency volatility, following talks between @Excellion and Legislator Ko Ju-Chun (@dAAAb). ???????? Read more via @BTCTimescom: ???? https://t.co/HfUfDWJXWH — JAN3 (@JAN3com) May 8, 2025 Current Reserve Holdings Taiwan currently possesses 423 metric tons of gold and some $577 billion in foreign exchange assets. Ju-Chun noted that the New Taiwan Dollar has fluctuated wildly at times. He attributed higher global prices and regional tensions in East Asia as the cause. He contended that for over 15 years, Bitcoin has demonstrated it can defy external pressure and remain accessible when other assets collapse. That, he added, is worth a place in the national locker. Taiwan ???????? could follow suit! We could allocate a maximum of 5% of our $USD 50 billion reserve to $BTC. https://t.co/HmOTkf9gqy — 科技立委葛如鈞 Ko Ju-Chun (@dAAAb) May 7, 2025 Proposal To Allocate 5% Ju-Chun proposed that Taiwan invest up to 5% of a $50 billion reserve in Bitcoin. That is approximately $2.5 billion. He mentioned that New Hampshire recently approved the same action, and referenced US President Donald Trump’s directive to create a US Bitcoin reserve. He also mentioned that some large economies, such as the UK and Japan, are still waiting on the sidelines. He indicated that Taiwan can lead Asia if it acts now. Related Reading: Tech Expert Predicts $1 Million Bitcoin — ‘Only One More 10x Left’ Some experts caution that Bitcoin can rise or fall 10 to 20 % in a week. Others are concerned about the legal steps required to hold a digital asset at the state level. Ju‑Chun said these issues can be contained. He called on lawmakers to examine how central banks could buy, hold and insure Bitcoin. He also requested clear rules to ensure any losses do not spill over into the broader economy. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

CryptoQuant Founder and CEO Ki Young Ju has walked back his bearish prediction after the Bitcoin price broke out above $100,000. This move has taken the entire market by surprise after calls for lower prices dominated the crypto space for the last few months. As sentiment has moved back into the positive, Young has turned bullish, explaining the change in his stance and what is going on with the market right now. Bitcoin Bull Cycle Is Not Over In an X post, CEO Ki Young Ju explained how the current market has deviated from the previous cycles. For one, he explains that the market is no longer reliant on old Bitcoin whales, retail investors, and miners to move the market. This used to be the way to know the cycle top, which was when old whales and miners were offloading their bags. However, the market has managed to move on, and the Bitcoin price is now better positioned to absorb large sell-offs without issue. Related Reading: Bullish Continuation For XRP Price Shows Possible Recovery To $4 Young explains that this can be attributed to how diverse the market has become so far. The advent of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in 2024, have opened up new avenues for liquidity. Now, it is not only new retail investors playing the field, but also institutional investors who have been given an avenue to enter the market, and with much larger pockets. This new and substantial flow of liquidity has made it so that even sell-offs from large whales are no longer impacting the Bitcoin price the way they used to. Thus, the CEO believes that it is time to actually shift focus from the old to the new. Given this change in the tide, the CryptoQuant CEO stated that it might be time to throw out the cycle theory. This is because of the changes in liquidity flow, as sources have become more uncertain. “Now, instead of worrying about old whales selling, it’s more important to focus on how much new liquidity is coming from institutions and ETFs since this new influx can outweigh even strong whale sell-offs,” Young explained. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Flashes Signal That Has Led To A Surge Every Time Nevertheless, he still posits that the current market isn’t flashing a clear bearish or bullish pattern when it comes to the profit-taking cycle. As he explains, the market is still sluggish around absorbing all of the new liquidity coming from the different sources and indicators are still “hanging around the borderline.” As for the Bitcoin price, it continues to show strength after crossing $100,000, as bulls eye new all-time highs above $109,000. Investor profitability has also skyrocket and a whopping 99% of all Bitcoin holders are now sitting in profit, according to data from IntoTheBlock. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin was back in the news this week after surging past $104,000 before retracting a bit. The rally, which started around May 7, propelled the world’s largest cryptocurrency from $93,000 to as much as $104,000 by May 9. Related Reading: Binance Buzz: Pi Coin Wallet Activity Triggers Listing Rumors After retreating 4% in the following 24 hours, Bitcoin still maintained a weekly gain of around 6%. That short-term action is now driving larger predictions, including one that forecasts Bitcoin will increase another 10 times in value. Another 10x Jump ‘Inevitable,’ Expert Says Muneeb Ali, the brains behind the Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Starks, thinks the next giant leap is imminent. In his opinion, Bitcoin has already taken three distinct steps in its price trajectory: from $100 to $1,000, then to $10,000, and then to over $100,000. i’ve seen bitcoin go: – from $100 to $1,000. – from $1,000 to $10,000. – from $10,000 to $100,000. one more 10x to $1,000,000 is inevitable. — muneeb.btc (@muneeb) May 8, 2025 Ali pointed out how each move took more time but followed a familiar pattern. In 2013, Bitcoin climbed from $100 to $1,000 in four months. Four years later, in 2017, it reached $10,000. By December 2024, it had crossed the $100,000 mark. Based on that path, Ali said another 10x jump to $1 million isn’t just likely — it’s “inevitable”. However, he didn’t explain what would actually drive that kind of rise. New Projection Sees $116K Next Month The latest Bitcoin price forecast by CoinCodex has the price increasing by 13% and hitting $116,600 on June 8, 2025. Technical analysis indicates a positive trend, with 20 of the past 30 days (67%) closing in the positive. During the same timeframe, Bitcoin recorded 6.50% price volatility. Source: Alternative.me The Fear & Greed Index is currently at 73, which is Greed. Though this prediction is not quite hinting at reaching $1 million yet, it validates the notion that there is still space for Bitcoin to rise in the near future. Related Reading: Tether’s $1 Billion Mint Powers Tron — Is A Breakout Brewing? A US Government Buy-In Could Speed Things Up Zack Shapiro, a Bitcoin Policy Institute lawyer, also thinks that Bitcoin has a lot of potential — and quick. He studied a bill called the Bitcoin Act, which was reintroduced last March. The bill proposes the US government to purchase 1 million BTC within five years. That represents 5% of the total supply. If passed, the bill would fund the acquisition using profits from gold revaluation. Shapiro indicated that a plan like that would fuel demand so high it drives Bitcoin to $1 million earlier than anticipated. That’s provided that the bill gains momentum and secures the financing it requires. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price started a fresh surge above the $100,000 zone. BTC is rising and might aim for a move toward the $105,000 resistance. Bitcoin started a strong increase above the $98,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $100,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a new connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $102,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $104,200 zone. Bitcoin Price Surges Over 8% Bitcoin price started a fresh increase from the $95,500 support zone. BTC formed a base and was able to clear the $98,000 resistance zone. The bulls even pushed the price above $100,000. The pair spiked above $103,500 and tested $104,200. A high is formed at $104,082 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $95,824 swing low to the $104,082 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $100,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a new connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $102,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $103,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $104,500 level. The next key resistance could be $105,000. A close above the $105,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $106,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $108,000 level. Are Dips Supported In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $103,500 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $102,200 level. The first major support is near the $100,000 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $95,824 swing low to the $104,082 high. The next support is now near the $98,800 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $97,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $96,200. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $102,200, followed by $100,000. Major Resistance Levels – $104,200 and $105,000.

Bitcoin approached the $100,000 threshold on Wednesday after teasing a big international trade deal by US President Donald Trump. The agreement, as reported by The New York Times, will be with the United Kingdom and is to be formally announced at the White House on Thursday. Related Reading: XRP At $2.20? Analyst Insists It’s Not Too Late To Get In The cryptocurrency was at $99,200 as of publication, having risen from $97,100 when Trump initially posted about the deal on his Truth Social page. The post, published on May 7, stated that a “big trade deal” with a “highly respected” nation would be announced on May 8. Sources familiar with the situation indicated to The New York Times that the deal is with the UK. Speculation Linked To Bitcoin’s Rise Some Bitcoin observers think the trade deal has helped drive prices higher. FOMO21 co-founder Neil Jacobs wrote on X that Trump’s message was probably the main reason Bitcoin began rising. ????BITCOIN PUMPING, WHY??? TRUMP: BIG NEWS CONFERENCE TOMORROW 10AM EST IN OVAL, MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH A BIG & HIGHLY RESPECTED COUNTRY pic.twitter.com/QjHM95kXrE — Neil Jacobs (@NeilJacobs) May 8, 2025 Bitcoin reached its latest high of $109,000 on January 20. That was only hours after Trump was inaugurated for his second term. Now, traders are holding their breath to see if this new wave of optimism will propel the coin to new highs. Market Sentiment Turns Greedy The mood in the crypto market has changed. According to statistics from the Crypto & Fear Index, the sentiment is now “Greed” with a reading of 65. That indicates that most investors are optimistic and ready to take higher risks. Source: Alernative.me Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s recent 3% increase has caused approximately $96 million worth of short positions to be liquidated, as reported by CoinGlass. Short liquidations occur when bettors against Bitcoin are compelled to close their wagers because of price increases. Rates Remain Flat As Trump Resists Trump’s tweet saw print just a few hours after the US Federal Reserve chose to maintain interest rates as they were. The prevailing rate range is between 4.25% and 4.50%. Trump had been pushing the Fed to reduce rates, but the central bank made no move. As the Fed held firm, Bitcoin continued rising. That might be an indicator that investors are giving more credibility to trade reports and international politics than central bank policy—at least in the meantime. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Giant Abandons Full-Hold Strategy, Unloads $40M In Crypto BTC Action Tracks Tariff Tensions All the way back on February 1, Bitcoin topped $100,000 following Trump’s statement of new import tariffs on nations such as China, Canada, and Mexico. That was the last time that BTC was above six figures. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s trajectory is still uncertain. But as political news gets hotter, investors are keeping close tabs of the news—and paying attention to the chart. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

The Bitcoin price action has once again caught the attention of the broader crypto market, as it flashes major bullish signals that have, without fail, led to significant rallies throughout this cycle. Building on this technical signal, a crypto analyst has forecasted that Bitcoin could mirror historical trends and potentially surge to a new all-time high.  Bollinger Band Signal Hints At Bitcoin Price Rally A closer look at Bitcoin’s weekly chart presented by Bitcoinsensus on X (formerly Twitter) reveals a critical pattern that has only appeared four times since 2022. Each occurrence has marked the beginning of a strong upward movement in Bitcoin’s price, making this a highly bullish setup. Related Reading: Elliot Wave Theory Shows Where Bitcoin Is In This Cycle – Bull Rally Over? The signal in question is the Bollinger Bands, which is known to identify potential reversal zones. The analysis shows that Bitcoin has recently touched the lower Bollinger Band on the weekly chart and bounced upward, confirming a support level that historically acted as a springboard to sustained bullish momentum.  This marks the fifth time this specific signal has occurred during this cycle. Each of the past four signals, highlighted by the white circles on the chart, was followed by strong price rallies.  Notably, in early 2023, Bitcoin rallied from below $2,000 to over $30,000 following the appearance of this Bollinger Band signal. A similar pattern played out in mid-2023 when this setup triggered a surge that pushed Bitcoin above $45,000. Later that year, the same signal preceded a breakout, with BTC soaring past $60,000. Most recently, in early 2024, the Bollinger Band signal sparked a parabolic run above $100,000.  Now, in Q2 of 2025, Bitcoin is once again flashing this historically reliable indicator. Its price found strong support near the $77,500 level, with resistance levels set above $106,000. As the Bollinger Bands align, Bitcoinsensus predicts a potential rally toward $130,000 – $160,000. This would mark a historical all-time high for Bitcoin, representing a maximum increase of over 46.7% from its current ATH above $109,000.  BTC Poised For Breakout As Price Nears $100,000 Again The Bitcoin price is once again approaching the $100,000 mark after its latest 4.75% surge this past week. Amidst its price recovery, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade predicts that Bitcoin will soon break out of bearish resistance to reach new highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Raging Bull Indicator Turns Back On, But This Level Holds The Key The analyst shared a BTC chart analysis highlighting a recurring breakout pattern that has historically preceded large upward moves after a breakout from a descending resistance trendline. This pattern has emerged three times in the past: first from late 2022 to early 2023, then from mid-2023 to early 2024, and finally from late 2024 to early 2025. In the current setup, Bitcoin is once again testing the descending trendline resistance and appears to be breaking out from it. If history is any indication, the analyst projects a potential target zone between $100,000 – $136,000, marking a new ATH. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin fell hard before recovering as prices plummeted below $95,000, retreating below $94,600 and even as low as $93,395. But buyers emerged at around $94,000, halting the decline and allowing BTC to recover fast. Then, the coin started rising again, piercing through pivotal levels that had earlier served as resistance. Related Reading: Tether’s $1 Billion Mint Powers Tron — Is A Breakout Brewing? Key Resistance Levels Broken As Bulls Step In Bitcoin didn’t remain down for long. It broke above $94,600 and even broke a bearish trendline at around $94,755. That opened the doors for another break higher. It continued to breach above $96,500 and is now trading inching closer to the $97k level. The 100-hour Simple Moving Average is also below the current price, which is generally a bullish indicator for momentum. Currently, traders are waiting to see whether BTC will break above $97,000. If that occurs, the next target might be $98,800 or even $100,000. This price level has been a top target for most traders in the last few months. Whales Add Over 81,000 BTC In Six Weeks Large holders, or whales, are gaining confidence. Wallets that hold between 10 and 10,000 BTC have accumulated more than 81k BTC in the last six weeks. Such wallets tend to belong to institutions or long-term investors who prefer to buy when prices are relatively stable or low. ???? As May progresses, Bitcoin’s key stakeholders are mostly moving in the right direction if you’re rooting for $100K $BTC in the near future. Wallets with the highest correlation with crypto’s overall market health (10-10K BTC wallets) have accumulated a combined 81,338 more… pic.twitter.com/4DKhOwROgx — Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 6, 2025 Meanwhile, smaller holders owning less than 0.1 BTC have sold off 290 BTC in the same period. The difference in behavior between large and small holders is catching attention. In the past, similar trends have been followed by strong price surges. $734M In Shorts Wiped Out Many short sellers who were making bets on lower prices got caught out around $95,600. Coinglass analytics indicate that short positions exceeding $730 million were swept out when Bitcoin broke above that level. It had been resistance for days. But once buyers retook it, the price exploded and traded as high as $97,200. That move lifted morale among bullish traders and generated fresh momentum within the market. Further liquidations might occur if BTC continues to climb. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set To Gain Over $300 Billion From Companies In Next 5 Years, Analysts Say Derivatives Reflect Bulls in Charge The derivatives market is likewise turning bullish. Coinglass indicates long positions come out at approximately $2.14 billion, versus $2 billion in short positions. That discrepancy won’t be gigantic, but it’s sufficient to tip the balance towards the bulls. If Bitcoin cannot remain above $97,750, then it could fall slightly. Support is approximately $96,650. If that gives way, then it could move down to $95,400 or $95,200. Further support awaits at $94,400 and then $93,100. But for now, the sentiment is upbeat, and everyone is watching that $100K barrier. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $96,500 zone. BTC is rising and might aim for a move toward the $100,000 resistance. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $96,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $96,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $97,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $98,800 zone. Bitcoin Price Regains Traction Bitcoin price started a fresh increase from the $93,500 support zone. BTC formed a base and was able to clear the $95,000 resistance zone. The bulls even pushed the price above $96,500. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $97,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair spiked above $98,000 and tested $98,300. A high is formed at $98,292 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $95,824 swing low to the $98,292 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $97,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $98,250 level. The first key resistance is near the $98,500 level. The next key resistance could be $98,800. A close above the $98,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $99,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,250 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $97,700 level. The first major support is near the $97,000 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $95,824 swing low to the $98,292 high. The next support is now near the $96,400 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $95,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $94,200. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $97,000, followed by $96,400. Major Resistance Levels – $98,250 and $98,800.

Market commentator Miya has outlined an interesting theory on why the Bitcoin price is poised to hit $110,000 by the end of the year. The expert alluded to current macro conditions and how it is bound to favor the flagship crypto at the end of the day.  Why The Bitcoin Price Will Hit $110,000 In an analysis titled ‘The Big Short against Retail,’ Miya predicted the Bitcoin price to reach $110,000 by the end of the year. At the same time, the expert expects the S&P 500 to drop to 4,700. She opined that the stock market is heading towards a bad summer, which is why she expects a lower low on the SPX but a “pristine” Bitcoin.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Raging Bull Indicator Turns Back On, But This Level Holds The Key Basically, Miya expects the Bitcoin price to benefit from any potential downtrend in the stock market, with investors viewing it as a flight to safety. She remarked that the market is heading towards a terrible macro situation, which could cause stocks to crash. These predictions came as the expert commented on the nine consecutive green days that stocks have enjoyed and why she believes it won’t last long.  The market commentator noted that Donald Trump has made three main promises to the market: lower rates, tariffs, and taxes. These promises are expected to be kept, and she claims that the market is pricing them in as a sure thing. Traders are currently betting on a rate cut in June, while the US and China are set to meet to agree on a lower tariff. Lower taxes could come following a successful tariff policy.  Thanks to this, the stock market has been on a nine-day-long uptrend, while retail traders have made profits by buying the dip. However, Miya has warned that the market isn’t as strong as it looks and could soon blow up, with the Bitcoin price benefiting when this projected crash happens.  Why The Stock Market Is Bound To Crash The expert noted that this false idea of up-only gives retail investors the illusion of complacency, as they do right now with their $57 billion bid on top of retail accumulated shares. However, she remarked that eventually, this will unfold with the “containership recession trade” hitting the US in five days. BTC is expected to be a hedge against this macro situation, which would lead to a Bitcoin price surge.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Falters: Why Has The 5th Wave Been Elusive Below $100,000? Miya explained that all the ‘Magnificent 7’ earnings in the last season have been massively skewed and were “useless information,” meaning they cannot be relied on to show a strong market. She added that TMT firms that manufacture physical hardware usually manufacture in waves, so the actual impacts will show up in their H2 capex over Q1 results, meaning the impact of tariffs hasn’t exactly started kicking in.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $96,500, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price started a downside correction and tested the $94,000 zone. BTC is again rising and might aim for a move toward the $98,000 resistance. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $95,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $97,750 zone. Bitcoin Price Bounces Back Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $95,500 support zone. BTC declined below the $95,000 and $94,500 support levels. However, the bulls were active near the $94,000 zone. The recent low was formed at $93,398 and the price started a fresh increase. There was a move above the $94,500 level. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. There was a move above the $96,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin is now trading above $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. A high was formed at $97,650 and the price is consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $93,398 swing low to the $97,650 high. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $97,250 level. The first key resistance is near the $97,750 level. The next key resistance could be $98,000. A close above the $98,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $98,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $97,750 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,650 level. The first major support is near the $95,500 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $93,398 swing low to the $97,650 high. The next support is now near the $95,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $94,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $93,200. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $96,650, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $97,750 and $98,000.

Riot Platforms sold 475 Bitcoin worth $38.8 million in December as profit margins narrow throughout the mining sector. The Colorado firm, the second-largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner by market capitalization, sold the cryptocurrency at an average price of $81,731 per coin, Monday’s operations update disclosed. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges Mining Profits Narrow Following Bitcoin Halving Event The sell-off follows a year since Bitcoin’s fourth halving event, where mining rewards were halved. Miners now get 3.125 Bitcoin per block, down from 6.25, in a pre-programmed cut that happens every four years or so. The self-adjusting cut has tightened margins for mining operations that depend on a continuous stream of new tokens to pay for increasing expenses. Riot Platforms mined 463 Bitcoin last April, decreasing by 13% from the prior month though it sustained the same level of computing power. The firm tapped the remaining 12 Bitcoin from reserves for finishing the sale. Source: Riot Platforms CEO Defends Strategy As ‘Reducing’ Shareholder Dilution Throughout April, Riot said it made the strategic choice to sell its monthly production of bitcoin to finance continued growth and operations, Riot CEO Jason Les stated in the update. Les said selling Bitcoin lessens the company’s need to raise money by issuing new shares, which would dilute current shareholders’ ownership stakes. Riot Announces April 2025 Production and Operations Updates. “Riot mined 463 bitcoin in April as the network experienced two successive difficulty adjustments during the month,” said @JasonLes_, CEO of Riot. “April was a significant month for Riot as we closed on the acquisition… pic.twitter.com/0cSznh5fBM — Riot Platforms, Inc. (@RiotPlatforms) May 5, 2025 Even with the sell-off, Riot retains 19,211 Bitcoin on its balance sheet. That stash is valued at about $1.8 billion at current prices, demonstrating the company has substantial cryptocurrency holdings even as it sells some to cash out. Mining Difficulty Increases As Competition Heats Up The problems that Riot is experiencing are reflective of wider trends in Bitcoin mining. The difficulty level of the network, a measure of how difficult it is to mine new Bitcoin, was nearly a whopping 120 trillion hashes as of May 4. That’s a 35% increase from last year, according to CoinWarz data. As more miners vie for the same diminished payouts, each operation must increase electricity and equipment expenses in order to receive Bitcoin. This competition has constricted margins throughout the industry, compelling businesses to reassess their cash management practices. Source: Statista Related Reading: Is This The Spark? New Bitcoin Metric Points To Bullish Shift While Bitcoin has gained 45% in value over the past year and most recently traded over $95,000, it remains below its January peak of $109,000. This price retreat has further pressured mining companies already dealing with higher costs and lower production. Riot’s move underscores the tightrope Bitcoin miners walk: they have to balance short-term cash requirements with speculation on the future price tag of the most popular cryptocurrency. For the time being, at least one large player is opting for cash upfront over future potential. Featured image from Riot Platforms, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Tolimanu has used the Elliott Wave Theory to provide insights into where Bitcoin currently is in this market cycle. Based on his analysis, the bull run is not yet over, with the flagship crypto set to reach new highs.  Elliot Wave Theory Shows Bitcoin’s Current Position In This Cycle In an X post, Tolimanu noted that in Elliot Wave Theory, a 5-wave move up typically marks a primary trend, and an ‘ABC’ correction is a natural retracement of that trend. Based on this, he stated that unless this Bitcoin correction breaks major long-term support levels, such a decline would typically set up the next higher-degree bullish phase.   Related Reading: LMACD Indicator Reveals Where The Bitcoin Price Is After Rejection From $97,000 On the bearish side, his accompanying chart showed that Bitcoin could still correct to as low as $73,969 on wave C of the ABC correction. However, as the analyst suggested, a hold above this support level could send BTC to new highs. Technical expert Tony Severino also recently warned that the Bitcoin price is in a precarious position. Despite the recent surge, he suggested that BTC is still in a bearish position. The expert remarked that if the daily momentum crosses bearish, it could prevent the weekly bullish crossover and pull the weekly LMACD below zero.  In another post, Severino noted that Bitcoin’s daily RSI failed to get above 70, which is a key trigger required for a bullish impulse. He remarked that failure at 70 the last time led to the most vicious leg down of the last bear market. He added that the entire bear market remained below 70. The technical expert also noted that in 2023, the two local tops did make it above 70, but it wasn’t convincing enough, while in 2024, the entire corrective phase stayed below 70 on the RSI. Basically, Severino highlighted the importance of 70 on the RSI and how BTC is still in a bearish position.  BTC Looking To Fill CME Gaps Below And Above Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto revealed that Bitcoin is looking to CME futures gaps below and above its current price. The upside gap is between $96,480 and $97,300, while the downside gap is between $91,990 and $93,400. In another post, the analyst suggested that BTC might fill the downside gap before moving to the upside targets.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Confirmed Local Bottom As All Indicators Flash Bullish, Where’s Price Headed?  This came as he noted that the next key support for Bitcoin is the daily Fair Value Gap, which is around $90,000. The analyst added that a bounce from that zone is likely. His accompanying chart showed that the target on this bounce is $102,096. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $94,300, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

A growing number of public firms may begin purchasing Bitcoin in substantial quantities in the next five years, with more than $300 billion potentially entering the cryptocurrency by 2030. Related Reading: TRUMP Token Bloodbath: Whales Lose Big In $8.58 Million Sell-Off That’s what researchers at Bernstein, an asset manager that monitors corporate appetite for Bitcoin, say in a new report. Their estimates hinge on the assumption that additional firms will follow in the footsteps of Strategy’s tactics of retaining Bitcoin as a central component of their balance sheets. Strategy Sets The Tone MicroStrategy, now doing business under the name Strategy, has already made waves with its aggressive Bitcoin buys. The firm now sits with 555,450 BTC. That inventory has cost them approximately $38 billion, with an average of $68,550 per coin. Recently, they purchased another 1,895 BTC for $180 million. Bernstein projects that corporate treasury investments in #Bitcoin could reach $330 billion by 2029, with Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) potentially contributing $124 billion of that total. This forecast underscores the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a treasury… — Naeem Aslam (@NaeemAslam23) May 5, 2025 Bernstein believes that this strategy gains traction. Its report states companies with sluggish growth and plenty of excess cash could be attracted to Bitcoin as an alternative destination to invest their cash. Between 2025 and 2030, listed firms alone could steer some $205 billion toward Bitcoin. Adding to that is another $124 billion which could be made by companies following Strategy’s systematic blueprint to investment in the top crypto. Treasuries Could Fuel Demand In Bernstein’s words, some movement, no matter how little, would lead to a great impact. This gigantic flow would amount to $190 billion if just 20% of related firms were to transfer 25% of their treasury balance into an investment in Bitcoin. These firms have very low growth and few compelling investment opportunities. That could make Bitcoin simply look good for capital investment for them. Currently, public companies already possess approximately 720,898 BTC, which is valued at almost $68 billion. That’s a significant increase from the 1.3% of the total supply of Bitcoin that they had in late 2023. Today, it’s 3.4%. Private companies are not far behind, possessing approximately 398,323 BTC, valued at a little over $37 billion. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges Increasing Interest And Limited Supply The surge in corporate Bitcoin ownership is occurring alongside evolving regulation and accounting practices. These changes might be facilitating more ease of access for companies to look into Bitcoin with less bureaucratic red tape. Additionally, with fewer coins on the market and easier access to capital, businesses might become the force behind increased demand—and possibly even prices. Bernstein cites Strategy’s work in this revolution. The company has developed systems and tools that enable it to continue purchasing Bitcoin, even through challenging market periods. Not every company can follow suit, but the framework exists for others to attempt it. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin dipped marginally after reaching a new peak above $97,000 on May 2. It retreated to just below $94,000, a 3% to 4% decline from its recent high. Although short-term price movements are keeping traders nervous, longer-term on-chain data is beginning to exhibit signs that may influence what happens next. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges Index Reading Indicates A Potential Early Bull Market One gauge, which is referred to as the Bitcoin Composite Index v2.0, is now standing at a reading of 0.8. The index mixes price action with blockchain activity and attempts to weigh where Bitcoin could be going. For analyst Constantin Kogan, a reading on this scale has previously appeared ahead of some massive price rallies, such as in 2017 and 2021. Kogan described how if this number rises to 1.0 and holds, Bitcoin may begin to accelerate significantly faster. The index isn’t quite there now—but it’s heading in the right direction. One of the most important components of the index, the “Running ATH Price,” has begun trending upward too. This suggests that additional buyers are entering the market and faith may be on the rise. ???? The upward momentum in Bitcoin is just starting to build, with on-chain metrics like the Bitcoin Composite Index signaling the beginning of a bull market. The index has already reached 0.8 (80%). Here are three possible scenarios: ???? Bullish: BTC could surge to… pic.twitter.com/8bZ4vmr2CH — Constantin Kogan (@constkogan) May 4, 2025 Price Target May Hit $175K If Momentum Continues If Bitcoin maintains its momentum and drives the Composite Index to more than 1.0, analysts predict the price to rise sharply. The target range given is between $150,000 and $175,000. That’s if bullish momentum accelerates and past trends are repeated. But if the index remains wedged between 0.8 and 1.0, Bitcoin may stall for a bit. That means a range-bound market, ranging from $90,000 to $110,000. Kogan also highlighted a third, less probable route—if the index falls below 0.75. Then Bitcoin may correct back to $70,000 to $85,000. Supply Data Shows Where Buyers Stepped In The second part of the puzzle is from the UTXO Realized Price Distribution chart, also referred to as the URPD chart. Provided by analyst Checkmate, it plots where the holders of Bitcoin last transferred their coins. This provides a sense of who purchased when—and at what price. A huge segment of buyers appears to have entered between $93,000 and $98,000. That region is currently behaving as a crucial supply zone. It’s the region where investors have just bought Bitcoin and may hold on or sell based on what follows. Related Reading: TRUMP Token Bloodbath: Whales Lose Big In $8.58 Million Sell-Off Market Awaits Clear Move From Current Zone Bitcoin is squarely in the middle of that range at about $94,000. As Checkmate points out, the next move will depend on whether price breaks out strongly or gets rejected. A strong breakout, evidenced by a powerful daily candle, could turn recent supply into profit and propel prices higher. But if the price can’t rise through this area, it could create a lower high and attract additional selling pressure. For the moment, Bitcoin sits in wait mode. Traders and analysts are monitoring both the Composite Index and supply figures to determine whether the current lull becomes the next leg up—or a further step down. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

As Bitcoin (BTC) inches closer to the coveted $100,000 mark, optimism in the broader cryptocurrency market is palpable. Following a recovery that saw Bitcoin rise to approximately $97,800 last week, it has since retraced to around $94,340, reflecting a slight 0.4% decrease over the last 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.  This comes on the heels of a significant sell-off in April, when Bitcoin dipped to as low as $74,000. However, renewed hopes for a new all-time high are emerging among investors and analysts of the market. Bitcoin Bullishness Grows  The bullish sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has been further emphasized by crypto analyst Doctor Profit, who suggests that the cryptocurrency is on a strong upward trajectory. He confidently states that in a year, Bitcoin will likely not fall below the $100,000 threshold again. Last week, Doctor Profit noted that Bitcoin has surged over 25% since his entry point at $77,000. He highlighted a critical breakout above the “Hammer Line,” a key resistance level he had previously identified at around $85,000, asserting that this breakout would pave the way for further gains. Related Reading: Analyst Says $2 XRP Price Is Low As It Still Isn’t “Activated” One of the primary catalysts for this recent surge, according to the analyst, has been the aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin by US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  On Tuesday of the past week, these ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows, marking one of the highest daily totals for the year. In just three trading days, a staggering $1.4 billion has been poured into Bitcoin ETFs, indicating a strong institutional appetite for the cryptocurrency during a period of market uncertainty. Adding to the bullish narrative, Bitcoin’s liquid supply is dwindling at an alarming rate. Recent days have seen a significant decline in exchange reserves, as large buyers withdraw coins from centralized platforms to store them in cold wallets.  Reports from OTC desks indicate thin supply levels, suggesting that major accumulation is taking place behind the scenes. Even established financial giants like Fidelity have issued warnings about an impending Bitcoin supply shock, further fueling investor interest. $100,000 Target Within Reach? Doctor Profit also highlighted a notable development not only for BTC, but for the broader digital asset industry as Binance recently disclosed that it has received inquiries from multiple governments worldwide regarding strategic reserves of Bitcoin.  This signals a growing recognition among sovereign entities of Bitcoin’s potential role as a strategic asset, akin to gold. As countries contemplate their own Bitcoin reserves, questions arise about the availability of Bitcoin in the market and the implications of a supply shock. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges Looking ahead, the analyst remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s trajectory. Following its recent momentum and the breakout above the Hammer Line, the $100,000 target appears increasingly achievable.  Doctor Profit maintains that there is no change to his previous assessment and anticipates that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week will further influence market dynamics. He continues to express confidence that Bitcoin could not only reach $100,000 but also establish a new all-time high in the coming weeks. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

In a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy (formerly Microstrategy), disclosed the purchase of an additional 6,556 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $95,167 per coin between April 28 and May 4.  This latest acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 555,450 BTC, valued at approximately $38.08 billion, with an average purchase price of $68,550 per BTC. Strategy Announces New $21 Billion ATM Offering The acquisition was financed through a strategic combination of common and preferred stock sales. Specifically, Strategy raised $128.5 million through its common stock at-the-market (ATM) program and an additional $51.8 million from the sale of STRK preferred shares. Notably, this latest transaction exhausts the company’s previous $21 billion ATM offering that was initiated last year. Related Reading: BNB Bulls Target $644 As Classic Chart Formation Emerges Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy and a well-known advocate for BTC, also shared on social media that the company has achieved a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 14.0% as of May 4, 2025. He emphasized that the firm currently holds 555,450 BTC, acquired for approximately $38.08 billion. In a bid to further bolster its BTC accumulation strategy, Strategy announced last week plans to double its capital raising capacity. This includes introducing a new $21 billion ATM offering and expanding its debt purchase program to $42 billion.  These initiatives indicate the company’s commitment to enhancing its BTC-heavy balance sheet, even in light of recent financial challenges, including five consecutive quarterly net losses. Institutional Demand For Bitcoin Surges During its latest earnings call, Strategy unveiled the “42/42 Plan,” a roadmap aimed at raising $84 billion in capital over the next two years. The plan involves splitting the funding equally between equity and fixed-income instruments, all earmarked for future BTC acquisitions. Despite reporting ongoing losses, investor sentiment remains optimistic. Strategy continues to be the largest corporate holder of BTC, with its holdings representing nearly 3% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply. At current market prices around $94,000, the company’s bitcoin assets are valued at over $52 billion. Related Reading: Analyst Says $2 XRP Price Is Low As It Still Isn’t “Activated” This recent purchase comes amid a backdrop of strong institutional demand for BTC, particularly through regulated investment vehicles. Notably, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has experienced significant inflows in the past two weeks, reflecting growing interest from institutional investors. However, despite the positive outlook on its BTC strategy, Strategy’s shares were down 2.7% in pre-market trading on Monday, following a gain of over 3% last Thursday.  Bitcoin, on the other hand, is trading at $94,596, a slight decrease of 0.2% in the 24-hour time frame, and gains of up to 13% in the monthly period for the market’s largest cryptocurrency. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $96,500 zone. BTC is now trading below $95,000 and struggling to start a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $95,500 zone. The price is trading below $95,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $95,750 zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $97,200 support zone. BTC declined below the $96,200 and $95,500 support levels. The bears even pushed it below $94,500. A low was formed at $93,570 and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above the $94,000 level. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $97,885 swing high to the $93,570 low. However, the bears are active near the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin price is now trading below $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $94,750 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $95,300 level. The next key resistance could be $95,750 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $97,885 swing high to the $93,570 low. A close above the $95,750 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $96,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $98,000 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $94,750 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $93,750 level. The first major support is near the $93,500 level. The next support is now near the $93,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $91,200. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $93,750, followed by $93,500. Major Resistance Levels – $94,750 and $95,750.

The Bitcoin price faced a rejection following its surge to $97,000 last week. Technical expert Tony Severino has commented on this development and alluded to the LMACD indicator, which has revealed what is next for the flagship crypto.  What Is Next For The Bitcoin Price After Rejection At $97,000 In an X post, Tony Severino stated that multiple BTC timeframe analyses using the LMACD indicator suggest that the Bitcoin price is in a precarious position. He remarked that if the daily momentum crosses bearish, it could prevent the weekly bullish crossover and pull the weekly LMACD below zero. This would cross the monthly LMACD back bearish.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Raging Bull Indicator Turns Back On, But This Level Holds The Key With several important timeframes in sync, Severino warned that market participants could see a more aggressive down move for the Bitcoin price. On the other hand, the technical expert noted that the daily LMACD diverging upward could cross the weekly bullish and avoid another monthly crossover, which could be bullish.  However, he suggested that a Bitcoin price decline is more likely at the moment, as the monthly LMACD is the most dominant of the three signals, which looks to hint at a downtrend. He added that this indicator also has the strength to pull the other timeframes with it. Severino failed to mention how low BTC could drop on this projected price decline.  Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ali Martinez also warned about a potential Bitcoin price decline. In an X post, he stated that BTC could soon pull back as the TD Sequential indicator is flashing a sell signal. The analyst warned that if Bitcoin loses the $94,765 support level, it could drop to as low as $90,000 or even $86,000.  How History Could Repeat Itself For BTC Crypto analyst Rekt Capital raised the possibility of the Bitcoin price repeating a similar move from last year. For history to repeat itself, he noted that BTC would need to reject from $99,000, hold above $93,500, break the $97,000 to $99,000 range, reject from $104,500, hold the $97,000 to $99,000 range as support, and then break out to new all-time highs (ATHs).  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Confirms Breakout To $106,000 As Technicals Align Commenting on the current price action, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto noted that the Bitcoin price is pulling back to a key support confluence. He added that a strong reaction from this current zone would confirm that the upward trend remains intact. His accompanying chart showed that the $95,423 price level is the area to watch. Failure to reclaim this level soon enough could start a downtrend for the flagship crypto.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $94,700, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

According to a recent post on X by Shaco AI, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing a bit of “stage fright” as it hovers just below key short-term moving averages, signaling a potential loss of momentum. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $94,383, beneath both the 25-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $95,192 and the 50-hour SMA at $95,675. This positioning reflects a cautious stance among traders, with bulls unable to reclaim control and bears subtly tightening their grip. The dip below these moving averages paints a short-term bearish picture, as Shaco AI described it, “Mama Bear pulling Baby Bitcoin down.” This metaphor highlights the building pressure on Bitcoin as it attempts to break free from its current consolidation range. Without a convincing move above these SMAs, the market may remain hesitant, with the risk of further downside looming unless stronger bullish momentum emerges soon. RSI And MACD Paint A Cautious Picture In his effort to further support his analysis, Shaco AI pointed to momentum indicators that are beginning to flash cautionary signals. One of the key indicators, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), is currently resting at a rather subdued 38.78.  Related Reading: Analyst Identifies When Bitcoin Price Will Reach Cycle Top — Here’s The Timeline This level typically suggests that an asset may be nearing oversold territory, hinting that Bitcoin could be undervalued at the moment. However, instead of signaling a confident bounce, the RSI appears more hesitant, as if BTC is simply feeling “shy” at this bearish gathering, uncertain whether to retreat further or gather the courage to rebound.   Adding to the uncertainty, Shaco AI drew attention to the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), which currently stands at -432.37. While this negative reading implies that bearish momentum is present, the MACD’s behavior hasn’t been decisive. It’s more of a quiet murmur than a clear call, “whispering secrets,” as Shaco AI aptly described it, about a potential shift in trend.  He also noted an interesting detail for the crowd: trading volume has been notably muted. With current volume at 527.17304, falling short of the average 593.655497, it’s as if the market is tiptoeing, trying not to disturb the calm. This subdued activity suggests that traders may be sitting on their hands, waiting for a clearer signal before making any bold moves. Structural Levels For Bitcoin To Watch Analyzing Bitcoin’s current structural setup, Shaco noted that key support lies at $93,514.1, a potential safety net if bearish momentum intensifies. On the upside, resistance is firmly positioned around $96,593, acting as a critical barrier should BTC attempt an unexpected upward breakout. Related Reading: CMT-Verified Analyst Reveals When To Buy Bitcoin As Heikin Ashi Candle Turns Bearish In conclusion, Shaco AI advised traders to stay alert as Bitcoin teeters at a critical juncture. Whether it continues to drift downward or stages a bold rebound from its support levels remains to be seen. Investors should keep a close eye on momentum shifts and volume spikes for early clues on its next act. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price started a downside correction from the $97,800 zone. BTC is now trading below $95,000 and testing the $93,500 support zone. Bitcoin remained supported above the $94,500 zone. The price is trading below $96,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $95,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $95,750 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips To Support Bitcoin price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the $98,000 resistance. BTC declined below the $96,500 and $95,500 support levels. The bears even pushed it below $95,000. A low was formed at $93,570 and the price is now attempting to recover. There was a move above the $94,000 level and toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $97,885 swing high to the $93,570 low. Bitcoin price is now trading below $96,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $94,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $95,250 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $95,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next key resistance could be $95,750 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $97,885 swing high to the $93,570 low. A close above the $95,750 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $96,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $98,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $95,250 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $94,000 level. The first major support is near the $93,500 level. The next support is now near the $93,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $91,200. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $94,000, followed by $93,500. Major Resistance Levels – $95,250 and $95,750.

Bitcoin bulls are trying to push higher from just under $97,000, attempting to confirm its latest breakout above a multi-day consolidation range. After stalling near $95,000 for over a week, Bitcoin broke out to $97,000 before reversing and forming a fair value gap.  Related Reading: Bitcoin To Infinity? Venture Capitalist Says Crypto’s Value Vs. Dollar Has No Ceiling This has led to a surge in activity on the Bitcoin blockchain, and the next outlook is whether the current structure holds for a continuation to $100,000 or if this momentum could falter at a zone of resistance. Bitcoin Reaches 6-Month Peak In Network Activity One of the most notable shifts in market dynamics came from the on-chain side. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Bitcoin just recorded its highest number of active addresses in the past six months. As shared in a post on social media platform X, Martinez noted that 925,914 BTC addresses were active within a single day, which is an unusually high level of engagement on the Bitcoin blockchain. The accompanying Glassnode chart reveals how steep this surge has been, building on a gradual climb that started in the last week of April. Interestingly, the spike in Bitcoin activity coincides with its recent reclaim of the $95,000 price range.  Image From X: @ali_charts Adding to the bullish case, crypto analyst TehThomas shared a compelling technical analysis that pointed to a breakout continuation toward $100,000. Interpretation of the BTCUSDT 4-hour timeframe shows an almost identical structure to the one seen in mid-April.  Back then, Bitcoin consolidated near $86,000, broke out, left behind a fair value gap (FVG), retested the gap, and rallied nearly $10,000. A mirror image of this pattern is currently unfolding. The Bitcoin price compressed below $95,000, broke through resistance, and created a fresh FVG between $94,200 and $95,000. TehThomas noted that the key is not to chase the breakout but to wait for a clean retest of the new FVG. If buyers defend that area as they did earlier this month, the road to $100,000 is structurally intact. However, even though the structure currently favors the bulls, the situation could turn bearish if Bitcoin drops back into the old range below $94,000. Chart from TradingView Bearish Golden Pocket Setup Highlights Risk Ahead Not all analysts are convinced that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 again without a shakeout first. A counterview on the TradingView platform highlights a possible short-term bearish setup based on the BTCUSDT 15-minute chart.  According to the analyst, the current upward retracement appears corrective rather than impulsive, forming a classic short setup within a strong fair value gap resistance zone. Technical analysis shows that Bitcoin has retraced into a region that aligns with a bearish fair value gap and the golden pocket zone defined by the 0.618 to 0.65 Fibonacci levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin At $100K? $3 Billion In Shorts Are On The Line As it stands, the fair value gap is sitting between $97,000 and $97,450. Should price fail to break through this supply region, it could reverse and catch bulls off guard. Chart from TradingView At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $96,040. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The US Bitcoin ETFs are strongly reflecting the bullish sentiments that are ravaging the crypto market at the moment. Following an impressive performance in the third week of April marked by $3.06 billion in net inflows, these Bitcoin ETFs did well to retain investors’ interest by attracting almost $2 billion in deposits over the past week.  Notably, Bitcoin has recently seen a market rebound, with prices moving from $84,000 to $97,000 in the last two weeks. The rising inflows to Bitcoin demonstrate a strong market demand backing this resurgence, hinting at the potential of a sustained uptrend. Related Reading: Bitcoin At Critical Juncture – Price Levels To Watch: Analyst Bitcoin ETFs Drive Into May On Bullish Note According to ETF tracking platform SoSoValue, the US Bitcoin Spot ETFs recorded $1.81 billion in net inflows as the market crossed into the month of May. This represents the third-largest weekly inflow in 2025 as institutional investors actively rotate their capital into the cryptocurrency and all related markets. In a familiar tale, BlackRock’s IBIT attracted the largest investments with over $2.48 billion in net inflows. Interestingly, IBIT  accounted for all deposits on Friday, May 2nd, valued at $674.91 million, demonstrating an unrivaled market dominance. Other ETFs that experienced a net inflow include Grayscale’s BTC, VanEck’s HODL, and Invesco’s BTCO, with investments ranging from $10 million – $41 million. Meanwhile, Fidelity’s BTCO accounted for the largest weekly net outflow at $201.90 million in what proved a bearish week for the second-largest Bitcoin ETF. Grayscale’s GBTC and Bitwise’s BITB also registered net withdrawals valued between $30 million – $60 million. While Franklin Templeton’s EZBC, Wisdom Tree’s BTCW, Hashdex’s DEFI, and Valkyrie’s BRRR have zero market flows.  Following this bullish trading week, the US Bitcoin Spot ETFs boast of $40.24 billion in cumulative total net inflow. Meanwhile, their total net assets are now valued at $113.15 billion, representing 5.87% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Related Reading: Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Ethereum Price Crash To $1,500 After 4 Red Month Closes Ethereum ETFs Score $107 Million In Investments Alongside the resurgence with their Bitcoin counterparts, Ethereum Spot ETFs are also experiencing a notable rebound, recording over $250 million in net inflows over the past two weeks.  Specifically, these ETFs registered $106.75 million in inflows in the last trading week, with BlackRock’s ETHA accounting for the majority share. Presently, these ETFs hold a cumulative total net inflow of $2.51 billion and total net assets of $6.40 billion, which represents 2.87% of the Ethereum market cap. At the time of writing, Ethereum continues to trade at $1,845 following a 0.49% decline in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains valued at $95,514. Featured image from iStock, chart from tradingview

Bitcoin is red hot again. Price reached $97,500 before dipping slightly lower to $97,000, and the markets are abuzz. Sellers anticipating Bitcoin’s upswing might be in for trouble. Figures reveal over $3 billion worth of short positions potentially being erased should Bitcoin move over the coveted $100,000 threshold. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Infinity? Venture Capitalist Says Crypto’s Value Vs. Dollar Has No Ceiling Massive Short Positions Clustered Below $100K According to Coinglass, there’s a heavy concentration of short positions across major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit between the $97K and $100K range. That cluster of bets against Bitcoin is now on shaky ground. A move past $100K could lead to a wave of liquidations totaling about $3.04 billion. If Bitcoin goes even further—to approximately $105,000—liquidations may rise to almost $3.73 billion. At the last all-time high of $109,000, the figure may reach $4 billion. Short sellers who sold the market with high leverage are most vulnerable, and the heat is on. Long Positions Cleared In Earlier Dip While shorts are currently in the crosshairs, long positions already lost some ground. In a recent dip, longs saw much of the bullish bets get washed out. The aggregate leverage that supported long positions has declined drastically, according to the red trendline of long liquidations. This leaves fewer overconfident buyers propping up the market, lessening the risk of an abrupt crash from long-side liquidation. The reset also leaves a cleaner path higher, as there is less resistance from leveraged longs attempting to hold their positions. Resistance Zone Between $96K And $98K Bitcoin is now trading within one of its largest resistance zones. On-chain indicators on IntoTheBlock indicate that an estimated 1.06 million wallets purchased approximately 750,800 BTC between the $96K and $98K regions. That’s nearly $73 billion’s worth of Bitcoin at break-even for a good number of holders. This region is significant. If Bitcoin manages to break above it, there will be less selling pressure in the way. The price may rise quicker with fewer hurdles between $98K and $100K. $3B in #Bitcoin shorts will get liquidated at $100K. Let’s send it. ???? pic.twitter.com/VKMePfQDhS — Carl Moon (@TheMoonCarl) May 2, 2025 $100K In View As Analysts Monitor The Market Closely The $100,000 level is more than a figure. It’s a psychological mark for traders, and it might be the beginning of something bigger. Crypto analyst Carl Moon responded to the situation on social media with a quick comment: “Let’s send it.” The remark captures the sentiment of most in the market. Related Reading: Strategy’s $84 Billion Bitcoin Appetite: Michael Saylor Goes All In (Again) At present, Bitcoin is probing its limits. If the bulls continue in charge, shorts may become squeezed, and the path to six figures may be nearer than it appears. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin maintains its bullish form from April as it gains by over 4% in the first two days of May to surge above $97,000. Following this recent gain, the premier cryptocurrency is experiencing a minor retracement as investors attempt to decipher the current market phase. Meanwhile, a prominent crypto analyst with the X handle IT Tech has shared some valuable insights on Bitcoin’s market structure, highlighting the key price levels that could decide the asset’s movement in the short term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Confirmed Local Bottom As All Indicators Flash Bullish, Where’s Price Headed? Bitcoin Cools Off After Price Rally: Breather Or Bull Trap? According to IT Tech in an X post on May 2, Bitcoin appears to be catching its breath following a price rally from $93,600 to above $97,000. As market traders await to see if this will be a mere cooling period before another upswing or the start of a deeper price correction, IT Tech has shared some helpful technical and on-chain insights on potential price targets. The analyst states that the Bitcoin SuperTrend Indicator had printed a buy signal when prices hit $94,000, followed by a sell signal at $97,300. However, with market prices still above $94,000, the  Bitcoin market structure and SuperTrend Indicator remain bullish. Meanwhile, liquidation data has also hinted at potential points for price volatility. Most notably,  IT Tech states there are long liquidation zones between the $95,200 – $96,000 price region and another dense cluster of orders at the $93,600 – $94,000 price region. Both regions are expected to act as strong price supports in the case of an unexpected decline.  In determining Bitcoin’s next move, IT Tech says that market sentiment remains cautiously bullish as long as the $96,000 support level remains valid. This is because a decisive price fall below this level would trigger a liquidation cascade pushing prices back to $94,000.  Meanwhile, another price breakout above $97,400 to allow Bitcoin to trade as high as $98,500. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Much-Awaited Reversal To Begin With A Breakout From This Key Chart Pattern What’s Next For Bitcoin? At press time, Bitcoin trades at $96,463, reflecting a 1.64% gain in the past seven days. Meanwhile, the asset’s trading volume is down by 21.82% and valued at $26 billion.  As earlier stated, bullish sentiment continues to ravage the market as indicated by recent developments, including the surge in Bitcoin Spot ETF inflows.  Meanwhile, the US’s willingness to negotiate a new trade deal with China may signify no further negative developments on international trade tariffs. Amidst Bitcoin’s recent bullish stint, analysts continue to roll out bullish predictions with lofty price targets as high as $150,000. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview

The Bitcoin price has just printed a major bullish signal, officially confirming a strong local bottom and sparking renewed sentiment among analysts. This bullish shift comes after April closed in the green, reclaiming technical levels and signaling the potential for a significant move toward the six-figure price territory. Market expert Titan Of Crypto has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin has officially hit a local bottom. The analyst shared a chart showcasing that Bitcoin is flashing one of the strongest bullish signals. Bitcoin Price Establishes Solid Local Bottom  According to the Ichimoku Cloud analysis, BTC’s price has closed firmly above the Tenkan (red line), Kijun (blue line), and Kimo cloud. All of these Ichimoku lines are sloping upwards, reinforcing that Bitcoin’s momentum and trend structure are aligned. Related Reading: Bitcoin Raging Bull Indicator Turns Back On, But This Level Holds The Key  A close above the Tenkan signals short-term bullish momentum, while the Kijun confirms strength in a medium-trend. The thick Kimo cloud represents the most bullish configuration, indicating clear trend dominance. Furthermore, when Bitcoin closes above all Ichimoku lines, it establishes a dynamic support or resistance zone, validating the overall bullish structure.  Adding more weight to this bullish signal, Titan of Crypto revealed that Bitcoin has reclaimed the April high, a key resistance level of around $95,173, which is now acting as a support area. The rectangular zone highlighted as “the local bottom” on the chart reflects price action between February and April 2025, where BTC formed a higher low above the Kijun. The bullish April monthly candle close above this zone officially establishes this region as a strong foundational support, which validates the possibility of a local bottom from a technical standpoint.  With the local bottom confirmed and momentum on its side, Bitcoin could be headed to the next likely resistance area, marked on the chart as the “Next Point of Interest.” This area sits above the $110,000 region, near $115,000.  For this bullish scenario to play out, BTC must maintain its position above the April high and the Kijun as dynamic support. Bulls will need to defend any retracements toward these zones to preserve momentum. Failure to do so could lead to a deeper correction, effectively invalidating the bullish outlook.  BTC Price Action Looks Strong In a more recent X post, Titan of Crypto announced that Bitcoin is breaking out of a tight range and its price action looks strong. He shared an Ichimoku Cloud analysis of the cryptocurrency, showing a potential bullish breakout setup on the 1-day timeframe.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Flashes Golden Cross That Only Happens Once Every Cycle, What To Expect Looking at the price chart, Bitcoin has been consolidating between $92,880 and $95,800 over the past several days, but momentum appears to be building for a potential breakout. A confirmed close above $95,800 would validate the breakout and open the door for a bullish continuation, with the price target set near $99,000. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin’s price action has broken above $96,000 in the past 24 hours, strengthening the case for a sustained move into six-figure territory. This recent price action is particularly significant as it marks a clean breakout above a key on-chain resistance zone stretching from $93,000 to $95,000, which many analysts believe could determine whether Bitcoin’s next leg takes it into six-figure territory.  Supporting this momentum is a long-term technical outlook by renowned trader Peter Brandt, who projected that Bitcoin remains on course to set new all-time highs, with a potential price peak exceeding $150,000 on his projected timeline. Peter Brandt Maps Timeline For $150,000 Bitcoin Top With Parabolic Structure Veteran trader Peter Brandt shared a weekly candlestick Bitcoin price chart on social media, highlighting a path toward $150,000 by late summer 2025. According to Brandt’s post on social media platform X, Bitcoin is currently trading below a parabolic trendline that is key to the final leg of the current bull cycle. Interestingly, this parabolic trendline has served as an upper resistance for Bitcoin’s price peaks and all-time highs since 2021.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: The Last Leg-Up That Confirms A Resounding Rally To $150,000 Brandt’s chart captures a variety of classical technical formations, including multiple head and shoulders patterns, expanding triangles, and consolidation wedges. The breakout from the recent wedge pattern serves as his basis for suggesting that the bull market is structurally intact. According to his projection, the parabolic slope that Bitcoin needs to overcome currently sits around the $120,000 mark. A decisive breakout above this threshold would set the stage for a run-up to a cycle top. Brand noted that this cycle top would be between $125,000 and $150,000, and the timeline is by August or September 2025. On-Chain Indicators Reveal Pressure Points Around $93,000 To $95,000 On-chain data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode shows that Bitcoin is currently testing the convergence of two critical resistance points: the 111-day simple moving average, which now sits at $91,300, and the short-term holder cost basis, which sits at $93,200.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price: Analyst Peter Brandt Says BTC Still Bearish Unless This Happens Notably, Bitcoin’s price structure has confirmed a higher high relative to a high of $94,000 in early May, effectively breaking the downtrend from early April. This suggests that the market may be shifting into a more aggressive accumulation phase. However, this region also represents a significant cluster of previously bought coins, meaning investors underwater during earlier pullbacks now find themselves near break-even. This could cause increased sell-side pressure if some traders take profit or exit at breakeven. Meanwhile, long-term holders continue to exhibit strong HOLDling behavior, with realized profits exceeding 350% for many. In fact, over 254,000 BTC have crossed the 155-day threshold since Bitcoin’s recent local bottom, indicating that a significant portion of the supply is maturing into long-term holdings. Many of these coins were acquired at prices above $95,000.  Although current momentum clearly favours the bulls, the $93,000 to $95,000 range is a major battleground that could define Bitcoin’s trajectory in the months ahead of reaching Peter Brandt’s target of $150,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $96,635. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com

Prices for bitcoin skyrocketed to the $97,000 level today, increasing more than 2% and closing in on the symbolic $100,000 level. The cryptocurrency is in its continuing surge that has gotten investors enthusiastic so far in 2025. Related Reading: Code Wars: Cardano Claims The Crown From Ethereum In Core Development Market Old Timer Forecasts Significant Price Target According to trading analyst Peter Brandt, Bitcoin may rise to $125,000 to $150,000 come late summer or early autumn. His forecast, made in social media posts a few hours prior to this report, is that the increase may occur in August or September 2025. This is based on Bitcoin successfully re-taking what Brandt refers to as its “parabolic trendline” – a technical chart pattern which demarcated earlier price cycles. The prospective move from the present levels near $96,000 to Brandt’s higher target of $150,000 would amount to a 56% return for buyers at today’s prices. Hey @scottmelker If Bitcoin can regain the broken parabolic slope then $BTC is on target to reach the bull market cycle top in the $125k to $150K level by Aug/Sep 2025, then a 50%+ correction pic.twitter.com/WUUzxl0ckn — Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) May 1, 2025 Technical Analysis Indicates Multiple Patterns According to Brandt’s weekly chart analysis, Bitcoin is presently rising within what he sees as a bullish wedge formation. The cryptocurrency is also still within a long-term rising channel that has been holding price in check over the past few years. His chart also shows certain technical patterns that preceded Bitcoin price movements in history such as Head and Shoulders, Channels, and Expanding Triangles-all basic trends among technical traders. Timing In Accordance With Historical Halving Cycles The predicted high peak for Bitcoin in 2025 from August to September is in accordance with what has taken place after these past halving events. Those halvings – reducing the rate of new Bitcoins created – were always followed by price highs 12-18 months later. With the last halving occurring in April 2024, Brandt’s prediction is well within this likely timeframe. This association with Bitcoin’s supply dynamics makes some traders believe the forecast. Related Reading: Double Trouble Or Double Gains? Shiba Inu Shows Signs Of Reversal Amid Massive Burn Warning Of Severe Correction Following Peak Interestingly, the market expert has not merely predicted a high. Brandt believes Bitcoin could plunge dramatically, by more than 50%, after the top of its cycle, possibly taking prices all the way back down to $60,000-$75,000. While Bitcoin’s current price actions show strong upward momentum, seasoned investors know the market can change direction pretty quickly; 24/7 trading and worldwide participation has sometimes contributed to speed of execution and rapid price changes that would take unprepared traders by surprise. For the moment, however, Bitcoin’s race toward $100,000 is still attracting attention from longer-term believers and first-timers alike, hoping to cash in on what could be yet another historic run in cryptocurrency markets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

The market’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), is once again nearing the $100,000 milestone, following a significant rally that has seen the cryptocurrency reach its highest price since late February.  After experiencing downward pressure attributed to Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which triggered a sell-off across both the stock and digital asset markets, Bitcoin’s resurgence showcases a renewed bullish appetite among investors. Bitcoin Rebounds With $3.2 Billion In ETF Inflows To close the first quarter of the year, Bitcoin faced a steep decline, dropping as much as 30% toward $74,000 after hitting a record high of approximately $109,000 on January 20, coinciding with Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States.  However, the market has seen Bitcoin climb as much as 3.1% to reach a weekly high of $97,483, marking the highest level since February 21. The last time Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold was on February 7.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Could Hit $1.42 This Cycle In Bull Case, Says 21Shares This upward movement comes amid a shift in market dynamics, particularly in the spot markets, where demand has increased. This suggests a transition towards momentum trading, rather than the previous trend driven primarily by macroeconomic factors such as inflation and tariffs. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) have attracted significant inflows, with over $3.2 billion entering the market last week alone. Notably, BlackRock’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) recorded nearly $1.5 billion in inflows, marking its highest weekly intake for the year, according to data from Bloomberg. ETH Eyes Recovery Toward $2,000 Demand for upside options has also surged in the market, with call options at the $100,000 strike price exhibiting the most open interest across various expiration dates, according to Coinglass and data from the largest crypto options exchange, Deribit. “Market sentiment has broadly shifted in favor of momentum-based trades fueled by spot demand, as BTC breaches levels not seen since early February,” stated Chris Newhouse, director of research at Ergonia, a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading firm.  “BTC continues to shift between correlations with gold and equities, highlighting a more nuanced relationship with macroeconomic factors balanced by short-term momentum and spot demand,” Newhouse further told Bloomberg. Related Reading: XRP Price Macro Channel Breakout That Puts Targets At $17-$55 Ethereum, on the other hand, has shown a steady recovery over the past week, reinforcing its status as a key player in the decentralized finance sector and smart contract platforms, and regaining the foothold lost in the first quarter of the year. Improvements from Ethereum’s scalability upgrades, including the transition to Ethereum 2.0, have boosted performance and made the platform more attractive to developers and users. However, this has not translated into year-to-date gains for the second largest cryptocurrency compared to its peers, with losses of up to 36% over the period. Despite this, the price of ETH has seen a 14% surge in the fourteen day time frame, regaining the $1,800 level as a key support to boost the potential for further recovery towards $2,000. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin price is rising again above the $95,000 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might aim for a move above the $97,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin remained supported above the $94,500 zone. The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $96,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $97,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Regains Momentum Bitcoin price formed a base above the $93,500 level. BTC started a fresh increase and was able to clear the $95,500 resistance zone to set the pace for a larger increase. The bulls even pushed the price above the $96,500 resistance. A high was formed at $97,405 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $97,000 level and the price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $92,970 swing low to the $97,405 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $96,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $97,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $97,400 level. The next key resistance could be $97,500. A close above the $97,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $98,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $97,500 resistance zone, it could start another downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $96,000 level. The next support is now near the $95,200 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $92,970 swing low to the $97,405 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $94,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $94,200. 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 above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $96,500, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $97,500 and $98,000.