Current Market Trends
The Bitcoin (BTC) price has experienced a decline of over 11% in the last four days after reaching all-time highs above $108,360 on December 17. This significant drop has led to questions about whether this level is the local top for BTC and how low the price can go in the next few days.
December 2023 Bitcoin Fractal
Between December 2023 and January 2024, the BTC/USD trading pair exhibited a rounded accumulation pattern, consolidating within a rectangular range ($39,000–$46,000). After a brief correction following a local high, Bitcoin broke out of the range and rallied sharply to $66,000 by March 2024.
The current pattern demonstrates similar price action, with Bitcoin consolidating between $88,000 and $102,000. As of December 20, BTC price could be undergoing a correction toward the channel’s lower boundary zone defined by the $88,000–$90,000 range. If history repeats itself, Bitcoin may initially dip toward $88,000 in December, only to rebound toward the $102,000 resistance and beyond thereafter.
Will Bitcoin Copy 30% Crash in November ’21?
However, a Bitcoin fractal on a weekly timeframe indicates that a broader price correction could be in play. BTC’s price now exhibits signs of bearish divergence, reminiscent of its 2021 market top. The divergence is highlighted by the relative strength index (RSI) forming lower highs despite BTC/USD reaching higher highs, signaling weakening bullish momentum and a potential price correction ahead.
The 2021 bearish divergence preceded a significant drop from Bitcoin’s then-all-time high near $69,000, with the price eventually bottoming near $15,000 in late 2022. A similar divergence appears now as BTC failed to maintain its position above $100,000. Thus, on longer time frames, the key support to watch lies at the 50-week EMA, which will be around $66,600 by January 2025. If that fails to hold, the next support is at $57,000, which is the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level.
BTC Price Eyeing Local Bottom Around $97K
If Bitcoin successfully breaks out from the ascending triangle support near $97,000 visible in the chart, it could mean the cryptocurrency is already bottoming out. The triangle’s horizontal resistance near $102,000 and ascending trendline support around $97,000 indicate buyers are maintaining higher lows, a sign of underlying strength.
If BTC bounces from this support, it could set the stage for a breakout above $102,000. A confirmed breakout from the triangle projects an upside target near $114,650, measured by adding the triangle’s height (~$12,000) to the breakout level. Such a move would invalidate the immediate bearish divergence narrative and reassert bullish momentum.
However, failure to hold support would reinforce the bearish divergences and open the door for a deeper correction below $90,000 toward the aforementioned levels.
What Does This Mean for Investors?
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How to Prepare for Potential Market Volatility
- Diversify Your Portfolio: Spread your investments across various assets to minimize risk.
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- Stay Informed: Continuously educate yourself on market trends, news, and analysis.
What’s Next for Bitcoin?
- The current market trend suggests a potential correction toward the $88,000–$90,000 range.
- A confirmed breakout from the ascending triangle support could lead to a breakout above $102,000.
- Failure to hold support would reinforce bearish divergences and open the door for a deeper correction.
What’s Your Take on Bitcoin?
- Do you think this is the local top for BTC price?
- How low do you expect the price to go in the next few days?
- Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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