Bitcoin Battles Key $91,735 Level Amid Bull-Bear Showdown

January 13, 2025 12:00 AM GMT | By Team Kalkine Media
 Bitcoin Battles Key $91,735 Level Amid Bull-Bear Showdown
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Highlights

  • Critical support retested Bitcoin faces its sixth test of the pivotal $91,735 level.
  • Bulls under pressure Failure to hold support could trigger deeper declines.
  • Macro factors influence sentiment Regulation, ETFs, and market dynamics add to the volatility.

Bitcoin’s price trajectory has entered a critical phase as the cryptocurrency faces its sixth test of the $91,735 support level. This zone, highlighted in recent analyses, has become a crucial battleground for bulls and bears. After an attempted breakout earlier in January failed to sustain above $101,931, Bitcoin saw a sharp pullback, erasing more than 10% in value within 48 hours.

This aggressive move underscores the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency markets. With the $91,735 level under pressure, the coming weeks could prove pivotal in determining whether bulls can defend this key support or if deeper declines lie ahead.

Market analysts have identified the $95,000 resistance level as a major hurdle to any upward momentum. The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA50) continues to act as a ceiling, dampening bullish attempts to reclaim higher ground. Failure to break through $95,195, as noted by analysts from Economies.com, could reinforce the bearish trend. If the $91,735 support gives way, lower levels such as $90,000, $85,000, and $81,000 may come into play.

Broader Market Context

Several external factors are influencing Bitcoin’s price action:

  1. Regulatory Developments Discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulation remain a key driver of market sentiment. Potential policy changes under the Trump administration are being closely monitored, with implications for Bitcoin’s trajectory.
  2. Spot Bitcoin ETFs The ongoing push for regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs has created both optimism and uncertainty. Approval could inject fresh momentum, while delays may weigh on sentiment.
  3. Macro-Economic Conditions Rising interest rates and broader economic pressures continue to shape market behavior, affecting both cryptocurrency and traditional asset classes.

Despite current bearish pressures, optimistic projections for Bitcoin’s 2025 performance persist. Institutional players such as VanEck and Bernstein have forecast potential price surges, citing factors like regulatory shifts and broader market adoption. Price targets ranging from $120,000 to $250,000 have been suggested, highlighting Bitcoin’s potential to rally under the right conditions.

Bitcoin’s repeated testing of the $91,735 level signals a critical juncture for the cryptocurrency. While short-term price movements remain volatile, long-term prospects are shaped by a complex interplay of technical patterns, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors. The outcome of this bull-bear battle could define Bitcoin’s trajectory in the weeks ahead, keeping the market’s focus firmly on this pivotal support level.


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