Bitcoin Price Declines to $106,800 Support Zone Amidst Consolidation
Bitcoin is currently experiencing a decline, having tested the $106,800 support zone. The price is consolidating and may target an upward move above $108,500.
- Bitcoin fell below the $108,500 level.
- Current trading occurs below $108,000 and the 100-hour Simple Moving Average.
- A bearish trend line forms resistance at $108,000 in the BTC/USD hourly chart.
- For bullish momentum, Bitcoin must clear the $108,500 resistance.
Current Price Action
Bitcoin traded below $107,400 and reached support at $106,800. A low was established at this level, followed by a recovery to above $107,500. The price has surpassed the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the recent decline from the $110,500 high to the $106,805 low.
The immediate resistance is near $108,000, with a key bearish trend line also at this level. The first major resistance is at $108,650, close to the 50% Fibonacci level from the previous swing high and low.
A close above $109,000 could lead to further gains, potentially testing the $110,000 and $112,000 levels.
Potential for Further Decline
If Bitcoin does not rise above $108,500, another correction may occur. Immediate support lies at $107,200, with major support at $106,800 and $106,000. Losses below these levels could push the price towards $105,000, with significant support at $103,500.
Technical indicators:
- Hourly MACD indicates a slowdown in bearish momentum.
- Hourly RSI is below the 50 level.
- Major Support Levels are at $107,200 and $106,800.
- Major Resistance Levels are at $108,000 and $110,000.