Bitcoin Holds Gains Near $87,000 Resistance as Investors Await Breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $86,300, up 1.5% over the past 24 hours, as it faces resistance near the $87,000 mark. The cryptocurrency climbed to $86,770 on Sunday before retreating, failing to surpass Friday’s peak of $87,177. By October 5, the price had dipped toward the mid-$84,000s before recovering.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $82.9 million in net inflows from September 28 to October 2, though rising Treasury yields and oil prices above $100 a barrel pose challenges. The market remains in a tight range, with immediate support at $83,964, $84,200 and broader support near $82,000, $82,500.
Analysts outline three scenarios: a bullish break above $85,500 could target $90,000; a base case keeps the price between $84,000 and $85,500; while a drop below $82,500 would weaken the outlook. The Federal Reserve’s October 27-28 meeting is a key event to watch.
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