Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $70,500 resistance. BTC is showing positive signs and might gain bullish momentum above the $72,000 resistance in the near term.
- Bitcoin extended its increase above the $70,000 and $70,500 resistance levels.
- The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
- There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $70,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $72,000 level.
Bitcoin Price Regains Strength
Bitcoin price remained stable above the $69,500 zone its extended its increase. BTC was able to clear the $70,000 and $70,200 levels to move further into a positive zone.
The bulls even pushed the price above $70,500. A high was formed at $71,682 and the price is now consolidating gains. The price is holding gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $67,285 swing low to the $71,682 high.Bitcoin is now trading above $70,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $70,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.
On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $71,400 level. The first major resistance could be $71,650. The next key resistance could be $72,000. A clear move above the $72,000 resistance might send the price higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $73,200 resistance. Any more gains might send BTC toward the $75,000 resistance.