Bitcoin Bounces Off $40K Support – What’s Next?

Bitcoin is recouping losses and trading above $41,000 per US dollar. BTC may gain bullish momentum if it rises above $41,350 and $41,500.

Bitcoin Bounces Off $40K Support - What’s Next?

Bitcoin is recouping losses and trading above $41,000 per US dollar. BTC may gain bullish momentum if it rises above $41,350 and $41,500. Bitcoin remained well bid above $39,250 and began a new rise. Currently, the price is trading above $41,000 and above the 100-hourly simple moving average.

On the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance near $40,000. The pair could pick up speed if there is a clear move above the $41,500 resistance zone.

Bitcoin Price Sees a Break to the Upside

Bitcoin’s price has remained well above the $39,250 support level. BTC formed a base and began a new uptrend above the $40,000 resistance zone. The bulls gained strength and pushed the price above $40,500.

BTC/USD

There was a move above the 23.6 percent Fib retracement level of the main drop from the swing high of $43,415 to the low of $39,240. Furthermore, on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance near $40,000.

The pair even broke through the $41,000 resistance level and closed above the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $41,350 level.

The main drop’s 50% Fib retracement level from the $43,415 swing high to the $39,240 low is also close to the $41,350 zone. The next significant resistance level could be $41,500. If the bulls can break through the $41,350 and $41,500 resistance levels, the price could surge higher.

In the scenario above, the price may rise towards the $41,800 resistance zone. Any further gains could set the stage for a move towards $42,500 in the near term.

Another Drop in BTC?

If bitcoin fails to break through the $41,500 resistance level, it may begin a new decline. On the downside, immediate support is near the $41,000 level.

The next significant support can be found near the $40,550 level. A break below the $40,550 support level could hasten losses. In the aforementioned scenario, the price could fall to $40,000 or even $39,250. Good Luck!

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Skerdian Meta Lead Analyst. Skerdian is a professional Forex trader and a market analyst. He has been actively engaged in market analysis for the past 11 years. Before becoming our head analyst, Skerdian served as a trader and market analyst in Saxo Bank's local branch, Aksioner. Skerdian specialized in experimenting with developing models and hands-on trading. Skerdian has a masters degree in finance and investment.

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