Bitcoin has been on a wild ride lately. After briefly hitting a new high above $66,000, it’s been steadily falling, dipping below some important support levels.
The MA-200: A Sign of Trouble?
One key indicator that has analysts worried is the failure to break the MA-200. This moving average is a technical indicator that tracks the average price of Bitcoin over the past 200 days.
Crypto analyst RLinda noticed that Bitcoin tried to break through the MA-200 on the daily chart, aiming for the $64,000-$65,000 range. But it couldn’t quite make it. This failure has created a “descending channel” on the chart, which is often a sign of an upcoming crash.
Rlinda believes that Bitcoin could be headed for a 10% drop, pushing it back below $60,000. She’s watching key resistance levels at $62,745 and $64,955. If Bitcoin can’t break through these levels, the drop could be even more significant, potentially reaching as low as $52,000.
Can Bitcoin Turn Things Around?
Another analyst, Alan Santana, also sees the failure to break the MA-200 as a bearish sign. However, he points out that there are a couple of things that could help Bitcoin recover:
- Weekly Close Above $66,500: If Bitcoin closes above $66,500 on the weekly chart, it could signal a shift in momentum.
- Monthly Close Above $71,000: A monthly close above $71,000 would be a much stronger sign of a bullish trend.
Until these things happen, the bearish pressure on Bitcoin remains strong.