Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery wave from the $89,200 zone. BTC is rising and might face resistance near the $95,800 zone.
- Bitcoin started a recovery wave from the $89,200 zone.
- The price is trading above $94,000 and the 100 hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $92,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $92,450 support zone.
Bitcoin Price Eyes Recovery Above $95K
Bitcoin price initiated a short-term recovery wave following a sharp dip below the $90,000 threshold. BTC successfully climbed above the key levels of $91,500 and $93,200.
The bulls managed to push the price above the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the downward movement from the $95,808 swing high to the $89,115 low. Moreover, there was a break above a bearish trend line intersecting at $92,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.
Despite these advancements, bearish pressure remains prominent below the $95,500 mark. Presently, Bitcoin price is trading above $94,000 and also stands above the 100 hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is identified near the $95,200 level.
The first major resistance is located at $95,800. A decisive move above this level may propel the price higher, potentially testing further resistance at $97,400 or the 1.236 Fib extension level of the decline from the $95,808 swing high to the $89,115 low.
A close above the $97,400 resistance could lead to further upward momentum, potentially allowing the price to test the $98,800 resistance level. Additional gains might propel the price towards the $99,500 mark.
Could a Decline be on the Horizon for BTC?
If Bitcoin price fails to breach the $95,800 resistance zone, there is a risk of initiating a new downward trend. Immediate support is seen near the $94,000 level.
Major support levels include $93,200, followed by $92,200. A continued decline could push the price towards the critical $90,000 support in the near term.
Technical indicators are showing promising signs:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $94,000, followed by $93,200.
Major Resistance Levels – $95,200 and $95,800.
