Bitcoin Falls Below $60k to a Two-Month Low

FXOpen

Upon analysing the long-term BTC/USD chart on 16 May, we constructed a "roadmap" for Bitcoin's price, which appeared as an expanding fan and consisted of a median with support levels below it and resistance levels above it.

Analysing the BTC/USD chart last time on 28 June, we pointed out that:
→ the price broke down through Support 1 following a series of weak bullish rebounds;
→ the price found support at the Support 2 line, forming a strong rebound from it on 24 June;
→ according to Marcus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, the BTC/USD rate could decline to $50,000.

How has the market situation changed over the week?

As shown by the BTC/USD chart today:
→ The price of Bitcoin has fallen below the psychological level of $60k;
→ It has also fallen below the 24 June low, marking the lowest point since 1 May.

Currently, the price is in close proximity to the 1 May low, creating a threat of a more significant decline to the price levels seen at the end of February 2024, when Bitcoin's price rapidly increased due to the influx of investors into ETF funds.

How realistic is this threat? Considering that the initiative is on the side of the bears, the scenario of further price decline is quite likely.

As today's technical analysis of the BTC/USD chart with updated data shows:
→ the price continues to decline within the red channel, staying in its lower half (a bearish sign);
→ the price has fallen below the Support 2 line, which may now act as resistance.

According to Coinglass, over the past 12 hours, more than $160 million worth of long positions have been liquidated on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Panic (and liquidation of longs) could intensify if the BTC/USD price falls below the May lows.

Support levels for Bitcoin's price could include:
→ the lower boundary of the red channel;
→ the psychological level of $55k;
→ the Support 3 line, which is part of the previously constructed "roadmap".

FXOpen offers the world's most popular cryptocurrency CFDs*, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Floating spreads, 1:2 leverage — at your service (additional fees may apply). Open your trading account now or learn more about crypto CFD trading with FXOpen.

*Important: At FXOpen UK, Cryptocurrency trading via CFDs is only available to our Professional clients. They are not available for trading by Retail clients. To find out more information about how this may affect you, please get in touch with our team.

This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Stay ahead of the market!

Subscribe now to our mailing list and receive the latest market news and insights delivered directly to your inbox.

forex

Crypto CFD Trading with FXOpen

Crypto CFD Trading with FXOpen

Experience ECN technology for deep liquidity and light-speed trade execution

  • Access over 40 markets 24/7
  • Trade with tight spreads and low commissions
  • Choose from 3 trading platforms: MT4, MT5, or TickTrader
Learn more

Latest articles

Weekly Market Insights with Gary Thomson: ECB Interest Rate, US Inflation, and UK GDP
Financial Market News

Weekly Market Insights with Gary Thomson: ECB Interest Rate, US Inflation, and UK GDP

Three key economic events could shape market sentiment in the second week of September: the ECB interest rate decision, the latest UK GDP data and US inflation figures.

In this video, Gary Thomson looks at what these releases could mean

Forex Analysis

AUD/NZD: Fresh Hikes on Both Sides, One Chart Still Undecided

The Aussie enters this week with genuine hawkish backing after Australia's Q2 GDP surprised sharply to the upside, pushing the market-implied probability of a September RBA hike from 48% to 57%, with a November move now more than fully priced.

Forex Analysis

EUR/USD Analysis: Downtrend Breakout Still Lacks Confirmation

Today, 4 September, the market’s main focus is the August US employment report. According to CNBC, the consensus forecast calls for just 53,000 nonfarm jobs to be added following July’s decline, highlighting the continued weakness of the

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 60% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.