FX.co ★ Bitcoin ended its drop, focus on resistance breakout

Bitcoin rallied and erased the short-term losses. The bias is bullish, so the price of Bitcoin could resume its growth. A temporary decline was expected after its impressive growth. In my previous forecasts, I mentioned that BTC/USD could slip lower before resuming its growth.

It has increased by 6.70% from 43,800.02 yesterday's low. Resuming its growth, Bitcoin will drag higher the major altcoins. Technically, it's at a resistance zone, so we'll have to wait to see how it will react in the coming hours.

The buyers have proven themselves to be in charge once again. Sideways moves in the short term could bring new long opportunities.

BTC/USD Bulls Still In Charge

Bitcoin dropped to challenge the buyers from around the fourth warning line (wl4). I've mentioned in the previous analysis that BTC/USD could slip lower after jumping above this dynamic resistance.

Its failure to approach and reach the 43,000 psychological level or the uptrend line signaled strong buyers. The high of 46,759 is seen as resistance. Closure above it could signal a breakout through the weekly R1 (47,032) as well.

Jumping and stabilizing above the R1 may signal further growth towards the channel's upside line. The next major upside target stands at the fifth warning line (wl5).

Bitcoin Forecast

Consolidation here below the weekly R1 (47,032) followed by a valid breakout above this static obstacle could signal further growth towards the 50,000 psychological level. The outlook is bullish as long as it stays within the up channel's body.

Being in a resistance zone, we cannot exclude a minor decline in the short term. A temporary retreat could help the buyers to enter long again.