Bitcoin Price in No Man’s Land With Equal Risk Outcomes Between $85K to $83K

Uncover if choppy Bitcoin price action between $85K and $83K will lead to BTC revisiting $80K or $90K first.
By Akash Girimath
Bitcoin Price in No Man's Land With Equal Risk Outcomes Between $85K to $83K

Highlights

  • Bitcoin's price is stuck between $83K and $85K, with traders awaiting a breakout.
  • A breakdown of $83K could push the price to $80K, while a flip above $85K could lead to a retest of $90K.
  • Traders plan for a bullish trade after a sweep of $82,753, targeting $88K-$90K.

Bitcoin price is stuck in a choppy phase between $85K and $83K , but crypto traders believe that it could lead to a bullish breakout. However, this bullish bias has a few contingencies. Will BTC breakout and rally to $90K or crash below $83K and revisit $80K?

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Bitcoin Price Stuck in No Man’s Land as it Consolidates in $85K to $83K Range 

A closer look at the Bitcoin’s Time Price Opportunity (TPO) chart shows that the five-day composite extends roughly from $83K to $85K. BTC price has been bouncing between these two levels in the past five days. A breakdown of the $93K level could push the price down to $82.2K and $80K, two key support floors.

On the upside, a decisive flip of $85K will put Bitcoin price in front of the $86K sell wall. If bulls overcome this hurdle, it will lead to a retest of $90K.

Bitcoin Price in No Man's Land With Equal Risk Outcomes Between $85K to $83K
BTC/USDT TPO 1-hour Chart

A look at Kiyotaka’s orderbook heatmap data shows that a push into limit sell orders caused Bitcoin price to crash from $86K to $83K. As a result, most of the limit sell orders to the upside were absorbed. Despite sellers’ efforts, BTC trades inside the $83K to $85K area, showing buyer strength.

As noted above, a breakdown of the $83K support could crash BTC’s value to $80K, where the resting limit buy orders are placed. This area will be a key support that will decide BTC’s fate next.

Orderbook depth of 2.5% shows spot buyers accumulated during that the last two dips on April 16 and 17.

Bitcoin Price in No Man's Land With Equal Risk Outcomes Between $85K to $83K
BTC Orderbook Heatmap

Crypto trader Mandlebrot posted his thoughts on X, saying there’s equal risk on either side for Bitcoin price. Mandlebrot added,

“The trader in me still sees somewhat equal risks to the upside and the downside. For me, this is skewed slightly to the latter as long as we trade below 86k.”

To conclude, the many traders’ Bitcoin price prediction is neutral, but they expect a bullish breakout.

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How Can Crypto Traders Approach BTC?

The higher time frame still shows Bitcoin producing lower highs, while the mid-term time frame shows BTC is stuck between $85K and $83K. Despite this, investors can plan for a bullish BTC trade after a sweep of the relative equal lows at roughly $82,753. This level coincides with the bullish orderblock formed on the daily chart.

Depending on buyers’ reaction to the aforementioned level, investors can attempt a long position that pushes Bitcoin’s price to the next key target area, extending from $88K to $90K.

Bitcoin Price in No Man's Land With Equal Risk Outcomes Between $85K to $83K
BTC/USDT 1-hour chart

The above trade idea is valid until the $80K level remains strong. However, a breakdown of $80K or a lack of buyer participation around this area could invalidate this opportunity. In such a case, BTC could crash to $76,500, which is the previous quarter’s low.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why is Bitcoin's price stuck?

Bitcoin's price is consolidating between $83K and $85K, with no directional bias, as traders await a breakout.

2. What are the key levels to watch?

The key levels are $83K (support), $85K (resistance), $80K (key support), and $86K (hurdle).

3. Can Bitcoin price break out?

Traders expect a bullish breakout, but there's equal risk on both sides, slightly skewed to the downside below $86K.
Akash Girimath
Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.
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