16 July 2014

Bitcoin – Evolving into a Larger Consolidation Pattern




Bitcoin - Evolving into a Larger Consolidation Pattern

At the start of the week, we saw BTCUSD rally sharply out of a wedge pattern that was forming since the beginning of the month.


BTCUSD 4H Chart 7/16

BTCUSD 7/16 4H Chart

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- However, the rally stalled at a support/resistance pivot area around 640.

- Price now looks trapped for further consolidation as it crossed under the 100 and 50-period SMAs in the 4H chart.

- A break back above 630 could liberate the cryptocurrency for a bullish outlook.

- There is downside risk toward the 600 handle as price action evolves in to a larger consolidation in July.


Let’s take a look at the 1H chart for closer look at today’s price action:


BTCUSD 1H Chart 7/16


- The 7/15-7/16 sessions saw a consolidation and then a bearish break, which also kept price below the 200-, 100- and 50- hour simple moving averages. This suggests BTCUSD is turning towards o a bearish mode in the 1H chart.

- The 1H RSI has pushed below 30 and if it stays below 60, it will show the near-term bearish momentum being maintained.


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