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Bitcoin Struggles Below $82K While Coinbase Premium Rises—What’s Next?

Bitcoin continues to face challenges in regaining upward momentum, with the cryptocurrency still trading below $82,000 as of today. The asset remains 25.1% below its all-time high of $109,000, recorded in January. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has seen an additional 0.7% decline, reflecting ongoing market hesitation and uncertainty among investors. Amid this price performance, CryptoQuant analyst Avocado Onchain has identified a notable trend in Bitcoin’s price channel. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Future Comes Down To This One Question, Says Bitwise Bitcoin Coinbase Premium and Market Sentiment Despite Bitcoin’s downward trajectory, the Coinbase premium has been forming higher lows, indicating potential underlying demand. However, the CryptoQuant analyst warns that no clear signals of a breakout or reversal have emerged, leaving the market in an uncertain state. Particularly, according to Avocado Onchain, Bitcoin’s price remains within a declining price channel, with repeated pullbacks making it difficult to determine a clear trend. Avocado noted: So far, there is no decisive movement indicating a full-fledged downtrend, but at the same time, there are no clear signs of a bullish reversal either. The market is becoming increasingly uncertain, creating an environment designed to confuse and unsettle investors. The Coinbase premium, which measures the difference between Bitcoin prices on Coinbase and other exchanges, has shown higher lows despite the downward price action. This could suggest that US-based investors are still accumulating BTC, even as the broader market struggles to find direction. The analyst cautions against overleveraging on bullish news or panic selling during downturns, emphasizing that strategic decisions should be made ahead of time rather than in reaction to market fluctuations. While there is no confirmation of a bear market, Avocado believes that exiting positions based on short-term fear could lead to missed opportunities in the long run. The analyst wrote: From my perspective, there isn’t enough data to declare a bear market at this point. Abandoning positions now could end up being an ill-timed exit rather than a calculated decision. Miner Selling Pressure and Market Implications Adding to the market pressure, CryptoQuant analyst IT Tech has noted a spike in BTC miner selling activity. Data shows that as Bitcoin dropped to $77,700, miners increased their BTC transfers to exchanges, a move that historically signals selling pressure at market lows. Related Reading: ‘The Magic Line’: Key Support Level At $74,000 Determines Bitcoin Bull Or Bear Future Miners often sell BTC to cover operational costs, especially during price declines. If miner selling pressure continues, it could limit Bitcoin’s ability to recover in the short term. However, if buyer demand remains strong enough to absorb the excess supply, Bitcoin may stabilize at its current levels before attempting a rebound. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView CoinOtag

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Bitcoin Price Recovers Some Losses—Is a Full Rebound in Sight?

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $86,000 zone. BTC is now correcting losses and might struggle near the $84,000 and $85,000 levels. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $85,000 zone. The price is trading below $84,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $82,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another decline if it fails to clear the $84,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $85,000 level. BTC traded below the $82,000 and $80,000 support levels. Finally, the price tested the $76,500 support zone. A low was formed at $76,818 and the price recently started a recovery wave. There was a move above the $78,000 and $80,000 resistance levels. The bulls pushed the price above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $91,060 swing high to the $76,818 low. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $82,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin price is now trading below $84,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $83,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $84,000 level. The 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $91,060 swing high to the $76,818 low is also near $84,000. The next key resistance could be $85,000. A close above the $85,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $86,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $88,000 level or even $96,200. Another Drop In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $84,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $81,200 level. The first major support is near the $80,000 level. The next support is now near the $78,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $76,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $75,000. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $81,000, followed by $80,000. Major Resistance Levels – $84,000 and $85,000. CoinOtag