The recent price action in Bitcoin seems to highlight the importance of two simple moving averages (SMAs): the 50-hour (SMA) and the 100-hour SMA.
This chart highlights some important turns along both in the last five weeks.
First, notice how the entire rally started after prices pushed above the 100-hour SMA on December 12.
Next, BTCUSD held both lines after surpassing $20,000 and continuing to new highs. They were tested and held before Christmas, then again on December 29 and January 5.
Also notice how the big drop on January 10-11 came after prices failed to hold either SMA.
Finally, the most recent rebound came after the 50-hour SMA turned higher on Wednesday morning. This was a key bullish reversal.
BTCUSD has now pulled back to test its rising 100-hour SMA. It could be a positive sign for the bulls if it manages to hold this line.
Note: These charts use our custom script MA Speed.
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