Bitcoin is currently in a short-term bullish trend but is nearing a key resistance level. The largest cryptocurrency has shown signs of being overbought and is starting to cool off, according to analyst Josh of Crypto World.
One reason for Bitcoin’s recent price rise could be the positive inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, especially on Thursday and Friday, with nearly $500 million entering on Friday alone. This increase in buying activity may have contributed to Bitcoin’s short-term price breakout.
While the short-term trend remains positive, a key resistance level around $68,000 is approaching. The analyst said that if Bitcoin manages to break this level, it could lead to a longer-term bullish trend and possibly new all-time highs around $73,000–$74,000. However, if it fails to do so, the broader bearish trend may continue.
Sideways Consolidation On The Horizon?
The analyst explained that on the Bitcoin chart, the RSI (Relative Strength Index) has entered overbought territory, meaning there’s limited room for upward movement in the short term. This often signals the likelihood of either sideways consolidation or a slight pullback in Bitcoin’s price. These patterns are common when the RSI becomes overbought, as they help to reset the indicator and bring it back to more neutral levels.
Once the RSI cools down, there will likely be more room for Bitcoin’s price to rise again. The analyst pointed out that similar situations in the past led to brief pullbacks or sideways movements before the bullish trend resumed. Over the next couple of days, particularly during the weekend, Bitcoin might experience a cool-off phase before volatility picks up again in the new week.
The analyst remains bullish on the short-term trend for Bitcoin but expects a temporary pause or minor pullback in the price action. This type of pause would allow the RSI to reset, giving more potential for further price increases later. Bitcoin’s price doesn’t typically move in a straight line, so short-term consolidations are expected even during an overall bullish trend.
