Other things to think aboutMorning folks,
So, there some some jokes on the market already that BTC is becoming a stable coin... Indeed volatility has dropped drastically. But this could easily explained. If nobody is buying right now but all selling offers are swallowed by ETF whales - where coin should move?
For instance, only BlackRock as bought in a single session this week more than 11K BTC. This is 10 times more than mined per day (900 BTC). Think about - how technical analysis could be applied for market right now?
We continue to point that appearing of ETF is part of a big plan to take government control over the crypto markets. After some time free BTC float will be locked on ETF accounts. Exchanges that trade cash BTC (not ETF shares) will start loosing their business as turnover of cash BTC will drop miserably....
For now, we have H&S pattern that we've discussed previously and keep watching over it. If ETFs will keep supporting market from further drop, we should get upside bounce. Thus we consider 45-45.2K area for potential short position. For now we do not see many things to do. No good bullish signals either for now.
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Look at the picMorning folks,
So, indeed market has shown upside action to 49K after our last update, but later has broken, as we said, vital area for the bulls. For now ETF approvement doesn't fit to expectations much. In general, BTC has dropped for ~8%.
But, at the same time - let's do not overreact on this. Yes, drop is significant, but it doesn't break major upside tendency. If we recall that 48.5K is major monthly 5/8 Fib resistance, then, current drop looks absolutely reasonable.
Still, it was rather fast and by our view this increases chances on 2-leg downside retracement. In fact, it could take H&S shape. Since BTC is oversold on daily chart now, we expect upside bounce somewhere to 45K area first. Then we will be watching for bearish signs around either to confirm, or not confirm our suggestion of H&S and downside AB=CD action.
43K is vital for bullsMorning folks,
So, our 47.35K target has been hit on fake ETF approvement ;) Anyway, right now the major question is about stability of demand. Ambitions and emotions have got a release after ETF approvement and we have to be sure that bulls have sufficient power to keep moving higher.
Because technically market has no problems for upside action - no overbought, no strong resistance levels above - bulls have to prove its ambitions and that bets were not just on ETF approval.
To do this price has to stay in tight consolidation above ~42.80-43K daily support area. That's why for now, we consider only long entry inside this consolidation. If price breaks down 43K - bearish setup will become possible again.
Long term upside target stands around 50-52K.
41K might be re-testedMorning folks,
So, just we've completed with triumph our bullish setup on Monday - situation has changed drastically. Drivers of collapse is a separate topic for discussion. But it seems that market is very nervous now, not knowing in what direction to follow. This in turn tells, that ETF background as a driving power of the bulls is exhausted.
Today we do not have any clear patterns. But taking in consideration few moments on daily chart, like failed upside breakout, Wash&Rinse all stops that have been placed around it and downside momentum, I would stay away from any long positions by far.
Strong daily K-support was able to stop the tragedy. But momentum down is strong and we suggest that BTC still could re-test this level of ~41K area, before direction could change.
BTC keeps bullish contextHappy New Year to everybody!
Hopefully you're feeling well after furious celebration ;)
So, BTC keeps bullish context. Despite our recent idea with H&S has not been materialized, but BTC keeps vital condition for bullish context - it remains inside the triangle.
Besides, now, we have another reverse H&S with absolutely the same potential entry area around 42-42.5K. Also bullish divergence is here...
Currently bullish setup is not totally flawless, it has some tricky moments (we still have bearish grabber on daily) and yes, it depends on ETF news and approvement moment. At the same time, it doesn't mean that it is forbidden long entry. With some reasonable degree o care it is possible. But you pay for higher risk trying to get better entry point.
Still, it is nothing bad with conservative approach either. Just to wait when upside continuation starts and try to enter on local pullback. This is also the strategy, why not...
Bearish risks still exist. 42.5K to watchMorning folks,
So, downside action has happened, even deeper than we thought. Bearish grabber on daily chart still exists and suggests potential drop below 40K area. Still, this is just the pattern and could fail as any other one. To bet against it or not - this choice is up to you, we just share with our thoughts on the suggest.
First is, downside action on daily is a bit heavy. It is clear that market resists and traders are buying on deeps.
Second - BTC stands in triangle shape on 4H chart which is also potentially bullish.
Finally, on 1H chart upside recovery is relatively fast and is taking the shape of reverse H&S pattern. So 42.50-42.60K is most comfortable area for position taking and you do not need to place too far stop. Because if BTC keeps upward action - it should start right from here. If not - it is not make sense to place far stop, because drop anyway will be deep.
So, the only decision that you have to make is whether you're ready to go against daily grabber. If not - then sit on the hands. If this risk is acceptable to you, then you could try carefully to buy some coins around...
42-43K seems vital supportMerry Xmas everybody,
So, our suggested pullback to ~43K support has happened. But the problem is - we've got the daily bearish grabber with discussed "222" Sell. Grabber suggests drop back to ~ 40K lows...
It means that current level is vital for BTC. If it still has bullish sentiment, it should start raising now and erase the grabber. Otherwise, if K-support will fell, BTC has big chances to return back to ~40K area
Pullback to 42.75K at leastMorning folks,
So, our bullish setup has worked properly, market has completed intraday XOP around 43K area.
We suggest that in perspective of 1-2 weeks BTC has good chances to proceed higher and challenge local top.
But for now, as we're coming to long holidays and we have "222" Sell in place on daily chart, we suggest retracement, at least to 42.70-42.75K area before any continuation will happen.
40.25K lows seem vitalMorning folks,
So, BTC has failed immediate upside breakout, although it really has tried... Now it seems that market is not too happy with recent Fed decision and has not joined to common euphoria. This is understandable, because number of BTC rivals now are increasing.
Still, we suggest that bullish context is not totally destroyed yet and mostly depends on 40.25K lows. BTC now is forming big triangle on 4H chart and we have "222" Buy inside of it. If lows holds, BTC could start moving back to top again. Especially if Dollar becomes weaker.
Bears should consider the opposite scenario - downside breakout of the same lows. Either to use stop "Sell" order around it or to wait for breakout...
Puny upside spike to ~43.70Morning folks,
So, daily momentum trade has worked nice, minimal 43K target is completed. Now the major riddle stands around current rally - whether this is continuation of major tendency or 2nd downside leg is still possible.
So, once 1H chart target will be achieved, we intend to see what market reaction will follow and what patterns will be formed around it...
Bounce at least to 43KMorning folks,
So, Thu plan as worked accurately - BTC has dropped precisely to 41K support area. Now it stands oversold on daily chart and near strong Fib support.
Thus, we do not consider any shorts by far, but watching for scalp bullish positions instead, suggesting that upside bounce should be at least to 43K area (or even above the top if BTC wil form bullish daily grabber today).
Right now it is not clear what particular pattern will be in foundation of upside bounce, but in similar cases, markets very often form "222" pattern. Let's see...
Watching for the pulbackMorning folks,
let's keep up with our BTC analysis. So, our Thu suggestion was correct once again - BTC has jumped, breaking 4H wedge pattern in opposite direction. Now we suggest you to think on two objects.
First is - is it really ETF topic that pushing BTC higher? So, the gold is raising also because of ETF?
Second is, despite how strong the BTC pace is, we hit monthly Agreement resistance - major AB=CD together with 50% resistance level. Theoretically we have monthly "222" Sell. This is not best combination to consider new long entry.
That's why within few weeks probably we will be watching for market reaction, as it could give us better entry levels.
Upside challenge seems possibleMorning folks,
Just to not bother you with a lot of details, we suggest that BTC could try to challenge the top in nearest time. Despite that we're getting classic wedge shape, which should be bearish, we think that this is more the sign od bears' weakness and BTC could try to break the top.
So, we do not consider by far any short positions. If you would like to buy BTC we suggest two ways - either follow the butterfly that we have on 1H chart, or use Stop "buy" order near the top to step in during breakout. Or combine the both...
30.6K seems vital for short-termMorning folks,
So, spike up has happened as we've discussed last week, and formally, daily bullish dynamic pressure is done. But hardly it makes bulls happy. W&R suggests stop hunting action, and in general the bearish short-term signal. Of course, it doesn't mean the major reversal etc., but it could trigger deeper downside reaction.
Besides, on 4H chart our butterfly 1.27 target is done and now BTC already shows 3/8 retracement reaction. Here we suggest to keep an eye on 36.6K Agreement support area by two reasons. First is, it is a good support, that could be used for long entry and very tight stop placement.
Second is, it is good validity indicator. Normal bullish market should not break it down. If it happens, it would be better to wait with any long entry, as chances for stronger downside action will increase significantly.
BTC keeps bullish contextMorning everybody,
On daily chart we have two bullish signs. First is, market is forming bullish dynamic pressure - MACD trend is bearish but price action is not and forming higher lows. Second, as we've mentioned last time we have DRPO "Sell" failure, suggesting some way of upward action.
Besides, we suggest that recent Binance punishment will support BTC price, especially at the eve of ETF approvement. People start withdraw coins out from exchanges to wallets, cutting free flow.
Shortly speaking, we do not consider any shorts by far, suggesting that some way of upside action could happen. We keep the same 36K lows as invalidation area for this short-term scenario.
37.75-38K is vital for long termMorning folks,
BTC shows some tiredness from constant anticipation of ETF approvement. Any news do not trigger the same action as before. Still, market keeps bullish context and we do not consider any short positions yet.
At the same time, we think that 37.75-38K area will be vital for BTC next step. Breaking of 38K opens road to 42K target, while failure to break it could trigger more extended downside action.
That's why, if you plan to take long position - take this in consideration. Either tight stops when market comes to 38K or use stop buy order above 38K or just wait what will happen.
38K is yearly pivot resistance 1. This is the edge between existing bearish long-term trend and potential new bullish long-term trend. If price remains under YPR1, it means that upside action is just a retracement within long-term downside tendency.
36K is a vital levelMorning folks,
So, the pullback, based on 3-Drive is done. Long-term upside target is 42K. But, now market stands on tricky background. It has to keep going higher to new top to confirm bullish context.
Until it stands around the top - maybe nominal, but chances exist for downside deeper retracement. That's why, if you plan to go long - don't place too far stops and watch for 36K support area. Normal bullish market has to stay above it. If it breaks it - something is wrong with bullish context and deeper retracement is coming.
Wait is a better choice for nowMorning folks,
So, 3-Drive "Sell" has reached potential reversal point. What do we have now? DXY shows bullish weekly grabber, suggesting return back to 107.5 top, yields are raising. On daily BTC we have bearish grabbers, suggesting downside action, and here - 3-Drive "Sell".
This combination tells, that if even you want to buy BTC - it would be better to wait a bit for some pullback. Besides, some analysts, including JP Morgan suggest that ETF approvement mostly is priced - in already.
Anyway, overall combination of the factors suggest that it would be better to wait a bit and not buy BTC right now. Decision on scalp short selling is up to you...
Watching for 37-37.1K areaMorning folks,
BTC is exploiting the same ETF topic, coming to the target of our 3-Drive "Sell" pattern. Major context remains bullish, so we do not consider taking any shorts. Although scalp traders, could start watching for bearish patterns on 30 min and below around 37K area, if reaction on 3-Drive starts.
If 3-Drive works properly, we could get some deep for taking long position. Invalidation point of short term context stands around 33.30 lows of current consolidation. Market has to stay above them to keep bullish sentiment.
3-Drive instead of H&SMorning folks,
So, BTC keeps positive mood. Environment also stands friendly - DXY collapsed and yields are going down. We sill consider market reaction on strong weekly resistance area of 36K, but change the pattern that could put the start for this reaction.
Last week we've considered possible H&S. Recent price action now makes us to change our view in favor of 3-Drive "Sell" pattern, because H&S shape is clearly deteriorated. It means that 36-36.25K area potentially is the one where reaction could start
Watching for responseMorning folks,
So, our intraday butterfly is done. Market now officially hits weekly strong resistance area around 36K and completed weekly XOP target.
Next nearest level is 38.08K, which is Yearly Pivot Resistance 1. Since current place is not good for taking new longs, we suggest to see some response of strong area. Once of the possible ways is appearing of H&S pattern. This is just as an example.
Whether to consider scalp shorts here is up to you, personally I do not intend to do this and mostly watch for the deep to consider long position:
Messing around the topMorning folks,
Last time we've said that BTC is near strong weekly resistance of 35.5-36K area, and agreed to wait for response to consider next step. Now, week just has started, so, no response is formed yet. Still, we suggest that this is not good point for new long entry, at least from technical point of view, if you trade on daily/weekly time frames.
On shorter time frames, price is forming pennant consolidation that suggests some upside action, so, BTC could mess around the top, spiking and touching weekly resistance area.
Thus, it is not a good moment for scalp short as well, because we do not have any patterns in place. While scalp bullish traders could consider to do something with this triangle. For example, minor upside butterfly might be formed here.