Bitcoin ($BTC) hits all-time high, but correction incoming

As a seasoned researcher with years of experience observing and analyzing financial markets, I have seen my fair share of price surges and corrections. The current Bitcoin rally has me intrigued, but also cautiously optimistic.

On Monday, Bitcoin ($BTC) reached an astounding $106,500, fueling optimism among bullish investors that this upward trend might persist. Nevertheless, many technical signals are now suggesting Bitcoin is significantly overbought, potentially indicating that a downward correction may be imminent.

Sentiment, politics, and demand all favour Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s value and overall public sentiment towards it are at record levels right now. The Fear & Greed Index stands at an impressive 83, indicating extreme optimism among investors, with this level sustained for about a month straight, suggesting that the bullish trend is robust and strong.

From a political perspective, the Trump administration’s second term is expected to be favorable towards cryptocurrencies, as it has several advocates in key positions. The appointment of David Sacks as a Crypto Advisor could significantly boost the industry’s growth and development during this time.

In simple terms, there’s a strong likelihood that multiple countries, such as the US, Russia, and China, are preparing to invest heavily in Bitcoin. Notably, Blackrock, a significant player, has purchased over 25,000 Bitcoins within the last seven trading days for U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs.

Given the strong momentum driving Bitcoin, one might ponder if its price could ever decrease. However, remember this is a market, and when an asset becomes excessively overvalued, corrective forces will grow in strength as the price rises further.

$BTC price touches top of ascending channel

On the 4-hour Bitcoin chart, we can see that the price has reached the upper boundary of an ascending channel. With a prominent selling wick and Bitcoin being overbought across various timeframes up to a week, it seems likely that the price could soon experience a pullback or correction.

As a researcher focusing on this particular channel, I’ve found that the base of the channel holds significant importance to me. Moreover, the $99,000 horizontal level seems to be emerging as a crucial support or resistance point in my analysis.

RSI points to rejection for exhausted bulls

By stepping back to view a five-day timeline, it becomes apparent that the recent spike in Bitcoin’s price follows a parabolic trajectory. Yet, at the base of the chart, there is a noticeable trend: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is getting close to a downward trendline that extends from the two peaks of the 2021 bull market.

In simpler terms, since Bitcoin bulls might be running out of steam, it seems unlikely that the indicator will break through the downward trendline. Instead, a reversal or rejection appears more probable. However, this could simply be a temporary dip back to the 70 level before rising again. This situation might unfold over the course of about a month.

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2024-12-16 14:11