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Bitcoin Price Faces Key Test Ahead of Monthly and Quarterly Closes

  • Bitcoin price lost grip on $27K ahead of key monthly and quarterly candle closes. Still up nearly 4% in September, its best since 2016.

  • Traders eye history - past green Septembers preceded bullish Q4. Some predict breakout past $30K coming.

  • Bearish technicals on daily, weekly, monthly timeframes. US govt shutdown could suppress prices unless solution found.

  • Order books show bids at $26.8K, sellers at $27.5K. Volatility expected to be low until Sunday.

  • CME Bitcoin futures prices could act as magnet for spot BTC price action.

cointelegraph.com
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Bitcoin (BTC) remained stagnant around the $26,000 mark despite being heavily oversold, leading to concerns about a potential lower low and a decline to sub $20,000 levels, although some analysts are hopeful for a V-shaped recovery and a return to focus on $26,500.
Bitcoin remains on track for a massive bull cycle despite recent price decline, as indicated by broader indicators of its price patterns and the use of logarithmic growth curves. The 200-week moving average is seen as less significant as a key price support level for Bitcoin, and the analyst is also looking for an entry point for Ethereum.
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $26,000 as bearish sentiment and lack of new catalysts weighed on the market, with major tokens like XRP, ADA, and SOL also experiencing a downtrend, while traditional markets saw gains.
Bitcoin could experience a major market correction in September, potentially dropping by more than 16% based on historical performance and predictions by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen.
Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week below $26,000, with traders closely monitoring the $25,900 level as a potential support zone to determine future price movements. There is a possibility of Bitcoin entering a bearish scenario with sub-$20,000 levels, but a bullish revival above $26,000 is considered less likely.
Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline of nearly 20% since Standard Chartered's prediction of reaching $120,000, with the cryptocurrency falling for a second consecutive month amid a broader sell-off in financial markets.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains near a key long-term trendline as the U.S. dollar strengthens, with market participants predicting further downside for BTC and altcoins.
Bitcoin experienced volatility and a "short squeeze," resulting in new highs for September, punishing late traders chasing the market up and down, with short liquidations totaling $23.5 million on September 7.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a short squeeze, leading to a rally in prices and a decline in open interest in futures and perpetual swaps trading. However, the lack of immediate bullish catalysts may cap the price recovery.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new September highs as markets reacted positively to macroeconomic and crypto industry news, with the cryptocurrency trading at around $26,300, up 5.5% from its September lows; traders have expressed optimism about Bitcoin's recent performance and potential future breakout if a Bitcoin spot price ETF is approved by U.S. regulators in the coming months, while some remain cautious and predict a potential relief rally before a further decline in on-chain volume.
Bitcoin (BTC) price rises as market remains calm over Fed interest rate policy, with traders anticipating further gains.
Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated higher on September 15 as analysts described recent price behavior as "textbook," with hopes of a potential bullish breakout and the possibility of avoiding new lows.
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a relief rally as it aims to end the week in positive territory, with the potential for further upward movement if it maintains above $26,500; meanwhile, select altcoins like Maker (MKR), Aave (AAVE), THORChain (RUNE), and Render (RNDR) are also experiencing positive developments.
Bitcoin (BTC) shows optimism as it starts the week with the first green weekly candle in over a month, with price strength improving and network fundamentals reaching new records, while traders await the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision for potential volatility.
Bitcoin is expected to mimic its previous rally and potentially see significant gains in the near future, according to crypto strategist Credible Crypto, who points to a bullish engulfing candle pattern and the defense of a key support level as positive signs for BTC's upward momentum.
Bitcoin (BTC) price remains stagnant and unaffected by recent macroeconomic events, leading traders to believe that it will continue to trade within a range until proven otherwise.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a slight decrease in price after predictions of reaching $20,000 resurfaced, with market participants anticipating a "slow grind" to $28,500.
Bitcoin (BTC) has shown remarkable stability above the $26,000 level despite sell-offs in equity markets and a surging US dollar, potentially signaling a bullish cycle as long-term investors continue to accumulate.
Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a market correction and drop to $20,000 this year, according to a crypto analyst, who points to historical patterns, the presence of a trading gap, and a dip below the 50-week exponential moving average as indicators of a potential decline.
Bitcoin price remained under pressure at $26,200 as the idea of higher interest rates for a longer period causes concern in financial markets, while the rise in rates is affecting equity markets and may lead to a recession, according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new weekly highs as markets anticipated news from the US Federal Reserve, with BTC reacting positively to US macroeconomic data and approaching the $27,000 mark, while traders remained cautious about potential volatility and resistance levels.
Bitcoin is set to end the quarter with its first decline this year, down 11% since June, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and withdrawals of nearly $500 million from cryptocurrency products contribute to investor apprehension.
Bitcoin experienced a swift decline after failing to reach six-week highs at $28,000, with the subsequent hourly candle causing a $700 drop in the market, but there are still expectations for another attempt.
Bitcoin's price experienced volatility and dropped 2.1% after strong US employment data dampened expectations of further Federal Reserve counterinflation measures, but rebounded with $27,700 back in focus; Bitcoin open interest also declined.
Bitcoin's price reacted positively to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the September non-farm payrolls report, with an on-chain indicator suggesting that BTC is in a prime position for bullish price action in the upcoming weeks.
Bitcoin (BTC) hit new October lows after the Oct. 11 Wall Street open, signaling the "final stage" of the bear market according to one analyst.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable as U.S. inflation data surpasses expectations, leading to uncertainty in monetary policy and the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates; market participants are cautious about a potential upside for BTC in the short term.
Bitcoin has historically performed well on Friday the 13th, with prices rising an average of 1% on the day and surging by 14% and 66% in one and three months, respectively, afterward; however, there are concerns of a corrective phase within the crypto market due to challenges facing Ethereum and signs of weakness in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable near $26,800 as analysts await the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision regarding an appeal on the Grayscale ruling, with traders speculating potential price reversals and targets.
Bitcoin (BTC) is predicted to reach $128,000 or more by the end of 2025, according to multiple analytics models, with one analyst projecting a two-year target of around $130,000 and suggesting that the area around this price is becoming a magnet due to the long-term bullish outlook.
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a 70% increase in 2023 and could continue to climb, potentially reaching price targets of $45,000-$50,000 by the end of the year, but faces headwinds from the tightening policies of the United States Federal Reserve; Standard Chartered also predicts a year-end price of $50,000 due to reduced BTC supply from miners.
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise, gaining momentum from gold and traditional rate-sensitive assets, as prices reach their highest level since July 15 and analysts predict a potential approval of a bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains above $30,000 as analysts suggest that its strength could override bearish trends, with indicators such as the True Market Deviation and potential approval of a Bitcoin spot-price based exchange-traded fund (ETF) signaling a positive market sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing its 2023 high at $31,805, with the possibility of further buying triggering a rally, despite risks such as the weakness in the S&P 500 Index and the rising 10-year Treasury yield.