Bitcoin Stuck at Weekly MA50: Can Bulls Reclaim Key Trendline?
Bitcoin's recent breakout has been impressive, but the market still needs to prove it can sustain momentum. The cryptocurrency is currently stuck below $80,000, a significant hurdle it must overcome before moving higher.
The weekly MA50, a major resistance level, is standing in its way. This trendline has been a point of contention for Bitcoin in early 2023, but Doctor Profit notes that each attempt to break through was unsuccessful until the eventual breakout in August.
According to Doctor Profit, $78,500 had broken as resistance but not yet confirmed as support. The key level to watch is $71,000, which he considers a crucial support reference. Bitcoin needs to reclaim the weekly MA50 before moving towards the $82,500-$83,000 region and potentially breaking out to new highs around $88,000.
The analyst warns that this process may take time, cautioning against expecting an immediate breakout. The market is still in a sensitive phase, and resistance must be overcome before further gains can be made.