Bitcoin Price Nears $72K Resistance Amid Whales' Buying Spree
Bitcoin's price is hovering around $71,035 on August 20, 2026, just below the daily EMA200 at 71,711.19.
The cryptocurrency's strong momentum has some calling it a short squeeze, with whales adding $2.9 billion over the past 60 days, according to Bloomberg.
Despite the bullish trend, technical indicators such as RSI14 and MACD suggest that the market is stretched and due for a correction.
The key resistance level for Bitcoin right now is the daily EMA200 at 71,711.19, reinforced by the R1 pivot at 71,965.98.