Bitcoin price is on the rise and is trading above the $44,000 resistance level. BTC could continue rising if it breaks out of the $44,500 and $45,000 resistance levels.
- Bitcoin began a significant rally above the $43,500 resistance zone.
- The price is trading above $43,500 and the 100-hour simple moving average.
- The hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken) shows a major bullish trend line forming with support near $43,800.
- A strong rally could begin if the price closes above $44,300 and $44,500.
Bitcoin Price Is Aiming Higher
Bitcoin price stabilized above the $43,500 resistance zone and moved further into the bullish zone. BTC has overcome many hurdles and even surged above the $44,000 level.
The $44,300 resistance zone was tested. The highest price was reached around $44,300 and the price is currently continuing its upward trend. The price was revised a few points below the $44,100 level. However, it is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level, rising from the $41,820 swing low to the $44,300 high.
Bitcoin is currently trading above $43,500 and the 100-hour simple moving average. The hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair also has a major bullish trend line forming with support near $43,800.
On the other hand, immediate resistance is close to the $44,200 level. The first major resistance is forming near $44,300 and $44,500. A close above the $44,500 resistance could initiate a strong rebound and the price may break above the $45,000 resistance.
Source: TradingView.com BTCUSD
The next major resistance could be near $46,500, above which BTC could rise towards the $47,200 level. If more profits are made, the price could rise to $48,000.
A new decline in BTC?
If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $44,300 resistance zone, it could begin a new downtrend. Immediate support for the downside is near the $43,800 level and trend line.
The next major support is near $42,750 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $41,820 swing low to the $44,300 high. A drop below $42,750 risks further losses. If indicated, the price may fall towards the $42,200 support in the near term.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – MACD is now picking up speed in bullish territory.
Hourly Relative Strength Index (RSI) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.
Key support levels – $43,800, then $42,750.
Key resistance levels – $44,300, $44,500 and $45,000.
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