Bitcoin and the entire crypto market are currently inching higher as analysts closely watch to see how BTC reacts to the potential selling pressure within the mid-to-upper $19,000 region.
If Bitcoin faces another strong rejection at this level, then the cryptocurrency will need to set higher-lows than those seen earlier this week, meaning it needs to bottom above $18,200.
As long as it can continue this trend, it will remain firmly in bulls’ grasp.
One trader stated that he is awaiting a test of $20,000 before he enters any new Bitcoin positions, adding that he’d rather lose a few hundred dollars per Bitcoin and have a hedge against a potential rejection.
Bitcoin Nears Key Resistance as Uptrend Continues
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading up just under 1% at its current price of $19,350.
This is just a hair below the mid-to-upper $19,000 region that has sparked multiple strong rejections throughout the past week.
A further rejection here may strike a blow to the cryptocurrency’s strength, but as long as the dip results in another “V-shaped recovery,” it will still be in bulls’ control.
Trader Fears Rejection, Plans to Rebuy BTC at $20,000
One prominent trader explained that he is awaiting a move towards $20,000 before rebuying his Bitcoin, noting that the risk of a strong rejection in the mid-to-upper $19,000 region is still significant.
“Short hedged my $BTC exposure, locked a price of $19’240. I don’t know what comes next. I want to be in cash until we nibble $20k. I’ll market buy into it and lose 750$ per coin if need be, worth the protection. Not net short, just want to be in cash from here. Still scalping.”
How Bitcoin reacts to a test of this region in the coming hours or days should provide investors and analysts with immense insights into its mid-term outlook.
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