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BTCUSD | Daily Technical Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Market Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

BTCUSD remains within a broader bearish structure on the higher timeframes, despite recent short-term recovery attempts. The daily chart continues to show a sequence of lower highs and sustained pressure below the major breakdown zone.<\/p>\n

After stabilizing near the $66,000<\/strong> – $67,000<\/strong> region, BTC attempted a corrective rebound, but upside momentum remains limited. On H4, price is consolidating below the 200-period moving average, confirming that the broader trend is still tilted to the downside. Intraday (M15\/H1) shows a sharp rejection from recent highs near $68,500<\/strong>, signaling renewed short-term selling pressure.<\/p>\n

Key Resistance Zone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The nearest resistance now sits at $68,000 – $68,500<\/strong>, an area created by the recent intraday rejection and aligned with short-term moving averages. Any upward retracement is likely to face selling pressure here.<\/p>\n

Additional resistance levels:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • $70,000<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0$72,000<\/strong> (major structural resistance on H4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As long as Bitcoin trades below $68,500<\/strong>, bearish pressure remains dominant.<\/p>\n

    Key Support Zone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Immediate support lies around $66,000 – $67,000<\/strong>, where price has recently stabilized.
    \nA breakdown below $66,000<\/strong> would further intensify bearish momentum, exposing lower targets:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • $64,500<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • $63,000 – $63,500<\/strong> (major structural support zone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A failure to hold $63,000<\/strong> would confirm continuation of the broader downtrend.<\/p>\n

      Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Bearish Scenario (Primary)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The current structure favors continued downside as long as price remains below $68,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      If $66,000<\/strong> breaks, expect BTC to accelerate toward $64,500<\/strong>, with room to extend toward $63,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Bullish Scenario (Alternative)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      A recovery above $68,500<\/strong> would signal short-term stabilization, opening the door toward:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • $70,000<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • $72,000<\/strong> (a key barrier that must be reclaimed to weaken the broader bearish structure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Until then, upside moves are likely to remain corrective.<\/p>\n

        Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Bitcoin is trading within a broader bearish framework, with sellers maintaining control below key resistance levels. While short-term consolidation is visible, the structure remains vulnerable to further downside unless BTC reclaims levels above $68,500. A decisive break below $66,000 could trigger the next leg lower toward deeper support zones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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