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Bitcoin Starts Corrective Decrease, $53K Holds The Key

Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $55,700 zone against the US Dollar. BTC is correcting lower, but dips remain supported near $53,000 and $53,200.

Bitcoin started a downside correction from well above the $55,500 level.
The price is now trading above $53,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $53,100 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
The pair could correct lower, but the bulls are likely to remain active near $53,000.

Bitcoin Price Corrects Lower
Bitcoin price remained in a positive zone above the $52,000 resistance. BTC even broke the $55,000 resistance level and settled above the 100 hourly simple moving average.
However, the price failed to continue higher above the $55,700 zone. A high was formed near $55,770 before there was a downside correction. The price corrected lower below the $55,200 support level. The price even traded below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $50,365 swing low to $55,777 high.
There was also a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $53,100 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. An immediate support on the downside is near the $53,500 level.

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com
On the upside, an initial resistance is near the $54,500 level. The first major resistance is near the $55,000 level, above which the price could accelerate higher. The next major resistance sits near the $55,500 level. Any more gains could set the pace for a move towards the $58,000 level.
Dips Limited In BTC?
If bitcoin fails to clear the $55,000 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. An immediate support on the downside is near the $53,500 level. The first major support is now forming near the $53,100 level.
The next major support is near the $53,000 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $50,365 swing low to $55,777 high. Any more losses could open the doors for a move towards the $52,500 level. The next key support sits near the $52,000 level.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now moving in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $53,500, followed by $53,000.
Major Resistance Levels – $54,500, $55,000 and $55,500.

Christian Robinson
Christian Robinson
I’m a regular contributor to Forbes, CoinDesk, and Bitcoin Magazine, among others. My work focuses on providing analysis of the latest trends in the crypto industry, as well as offering insights into investment opportunities. I have a strong track record of identifying emerging technologies and assets that can achieve significant growth. As such, I believe that I am uniquely positioned to help investors navigate the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency.

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