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Bitcoin Sets Higher Lows—Can Bulls Target $88K Resistance?

Bitcoin Sets Higher Lows—Can Bulls Target $88K Resistance?

CryptonewslandCryptonewsland2025/04/16 20:55
By:by Vee Peninah
  • The cryptocurrency managed to break the multi-month downward trend line at $82,500–$83,000 while preserving its support which indicates a bullish trend.
  • Trading analysts predict that price will resist at $88,700 after a potential higher low formation becomes evident.
  • Traders keep their eyes on $78,000 even though the price remains stable while waiting for indicators of trend growth or wear.

Bitcoin ( BTC) operates at $83,785.55 as it decreased by 2.4% within 24 hours according to market data. Ongoing price declines have not forced Bitcoin down from its key support level as it completed a multi-month descending trendline breakout on the 4-hour timeframe. The market sentiment now leans toward expectation instead of consolidation caution due to the new Bitcoin price movement.

Technical Breakout from Downtrend

The chart analysis reveals a clear breakout from a long-standing downward trend that began earlier this year. A directional breakthrough took place above the popular technical signal of 4-hour 200 EMA. 

#Bitcoin – still holding above the key 4h 200ema local support area, after breaking out from the multi-month downtrend.

Looking for a higher low to form this week, before charging towards those highs around $88,700.

Looking good! pic.twitter.com/2WMfufuKEY

— Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) April 16, 2025

The price breakout has triggered a brief retracement phase that has avoided dropping beneath the recovery zone spanning from $82,500 to $83,000. Technical analysts frequently interpret this current support area that once served as resistance as a potential foundation for higher continuation even though this area previously acted as resistance.

Higher Low Structure in Focus

Current market movements have developed a probable higher low pattern which signals an upward shift in market direction. Analysts predict the local highs near $88,700 will become reachable through a confirmed higher low position above $82,500.

Bitcoin Steadies as Market Awaits Breakout Signal

This market’s continued position above the 200 EMA, coupled with successful breaking through major resistances indicates positive sentiments if markets confirm new higher lows this week. The markets may validate weakness through failing support levels which could provoke a wider price check of the $78,000 zone.

The cryptocurrency has demonstrated low volatility during its 24-hour price movement of $83,219.21 to $86,186.23. The market stands still in this range due to its wait for an activating factor or clear trend signal that will trigger a substantial price shift.

Market participants monitor upcoming market sessions to check the resilience of recent breakout strength or its potential regressing into wider price consolidation.

 

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