Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Eyes $12,000 If 50-day MA Flips Into Support

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  • Bitcoin price climbs above the $11,000 critical level for the first time since the drop to $9,800 in early September.
  • Bitcoin bulls eye the 50-day SMA resistance; if turned into support, the hurdle at $11,374 – $11,702 can be tackled.

The flagship cryptocurrency has resumed the uptrend, and for the first time since the drop under $10,000, it stepped above $11,000. As discussed earlier in the week, Bitcoin’s weekend rally lost momentum below $10,600. Another leg up on Monday lost steam below $10,800. However, bulls managed to regain control of the price, finally pulling BTC past the critical level at 11,000.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is exchanging hands at $11,008 amid a growing bullish momentum, as highlighted by the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The indicator continues to sustain gradual recovery from the price dip to $9,800 in September’s first week.

BTC/USD daily chart

BTC/USD price chart by Tradingview

As the bulls find bearing above $11,000, it is essential to anticipated resistance likely concentrating at the 50-day Moving Average ($11,272). If the ongoing bullish momentum remains intact, the flagship cryptocurrency could soon flip the 50-day SMA into support. Such a price action would see buyers shift their focus on the resistance levels closer to $12,000, like $11,800.

According to on-chain data provided by IntoTheBlock, the largest cryptocurrency is heading for its biggest test. The most challenging resistance lies at $11,374 – $11,702. It is vital to note that 1.32 million addresses had previously purchased 845,190 BTC in the range. If this zone is pulled into the rear, $12,000 will would be an easy nut to crack as BTC would have the potential to hit highs above $12,400. On the flip side, on-chai data shows that Bitcoin is treated to immense support right from the first range between $10,698 and $11,026 to the last zone at $9,365 – $9,713.

Bitcoin IOMPA chart

BTC IOMAP by IntoTheBlock

Bitcoin Intraday Levels

Spot rate: $11,008

Relative change: 46.93

Percentage change: 0.43%

Trend: Bullish

Volatility: Expanding

Read more: Bitcoin’s Active Address Count Nears ATH; Here’s What It Means

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John Isige

John is a seasoned crypto expert, renowned for his in-depth analysis and accurate price predictions in the digital asset market. As the Price Prediction Editor for Market Content at CoinGape Media, he is dedicated to delivering valuable insights on price trends and market forecasts. With his extensive experience in the crypto sphere, John has honed his skills in understanding on-chain data analytics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Centralized Finance (CeFi), and the dynamic metaverse landscape. Through his steadfast reporting, John keeps his audience informed and equipped to navigate the ever-changing crypto market.

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