2026-01-26 03:53:00
Bitcoin has been in selloff mode again, but bulls could have an opportunity to charge as price tests the bottom of an ascending channel on the 4-hour chart.
Or will we see a break lower and further downside for BTC/USD?
Better keep close tabs on these inflection points!
The crypto mood has soured again in the previous week, as bitcoin struggled to catch a bid despite risk flows in both directions.
BTC/USD lost ground early on while risk-off flows picked up on tariffs-related geopolitical tensions then proceeded to extend its decline even as risk-taking returned on de-escalation developments.
Will bearish momentum trigger a break below the channel support?
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BTC/USD is already testing its ascending channel support around $88,000 and just below the pivot point ($88,733), still deciding whether to bounce or to break.
If support holds, look out for a move back above the pivot point level to confirm the presence of buying pressure, which could eventually lift bitcoin to R1 ($91,466) then R2 ($96,365) close to last week’s highs.
Sustained bullish momentum could even take BTC/USD to R3 ($99,098) near the channel resistance or perhaps another test of the key $100K ceiling.
On the other hand, long red candlesticks piercing below the channel bottom could suggest that a steeper selloff is in order, possibly dragging bitcoin to S1 ($83,834) then S2 ($81,101).
Whichever bias you end up trading, don’t forget to practice proper risk management and stay aware of top-tier catalysts that could influence overall market sentiment.
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