Bitcoin Price Lacking Momentum Above $17k, BTC Holders Are Safe: Here’s Why

Bitcoin Price Lacking Momentum Above $17k, BTC Holders Are Safe: Here’s Why

Bitcoin price extended its increase and tested the $17,500 resistance. BTC corrected gains, but it remains well supported above the $16,800 support.


  • Bitcoin extended its upward move above $17,100 and $17,300 resistance levels.

  • The price is trading near $17,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.

  • There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near $17,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).

  • The pair must stay above the $16,800 support to start a fresh increase.

  • Bitcoin Price Remains Supported


    Bitcoin price settled above the $17,000 resistance zone and extended its increase. BTC was able to clear the $17,100 and $17,200 resistance levels.


    The price even spiked above $17,400 and traded close to the $17,500 resistance zone. However, the bears were active near the $17,500 resistance zone. A high was formed near $17,440 and the price started a downside correction.


    Bitcoin price declined below the $17,200 level and the
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