TA: Bitcoin Turns Attractive Above $50K, Why BTC Extend Its Rally

Bitcoin price gained bullish momentum above the $50,000 resistance against the US Dollar. BTC traded towards $52,000 and it remains supported for more upsides.

  • Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $50,000 and $50,500 resistance levels.
  • The price is now trading well above $50,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
  • There is a key rising channel forming with support at $50,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  • The pair could correct a few points, but the bulls are likely to protect $50,000 and $49,500.

Bitcoin Price Starts Fresh Increase

After a strong close above the $48,000 level, bitcoin started a fresh increase. BTC was able to clear the key $50,000 and $50,500 resistance levels to move into a positive zone.

There was also a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $48,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair extended its rise above the $51,000 level and traded to a new weekly high at $51,853.

It is now correcting lower, but it is trading well above $50,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. An initial support is near the $50,750 level. It is close to the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $47,141 swing low to $51,853 high.

Bitcoin Price

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com

There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $50,500 on the same chart. The next major support is near the $50,000 level. Any more losses may possibly lead the price towards the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $47,141 swing low to $51,853 high near $49,500. The main support is now forming near the $48,800 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average.

More Upsides in BTC?

If bitcoin stays above $50,500 and $49,500, it could start a fresh increase. An initial resistance on the upside is near the $51,500 level. The first major resistance is near the $52,000 level.

A successful close above the $52,000 resistance level could open the doors for a larger increase in the coming sessions. The next major resistance could be $53,200, followed by $54,500.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now well above the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $50,500, followed by $50,000.

Major Resistance Levels – $51,500, $52,000 and $53,200.



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