Bitcoin Faces Downturn Will $100,000 Hold as Support?

2 min read | January 29, 2025 12:00 AM GMT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights

  • Bitcoin faces pressure with a four-day decline, currently at $101,700.
  • Ethereum drops below critical support levels, signaling potential further declines.
  • Momentum indicators suggest both Bitcoin and Ethereum could face continued downward pressure.

Bitcoin is grappling with significant downward pressure, trading at $101,700 after enduring four consecutive days of decline. This recent slump places the cryptocurrency in a precarious position, where its ability to maintain the $100,000 threshold will be critical in the coming days. If Bitcoin falls below this mark and closes under the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), it could trigger a broader correction, with some analysts warning of a possible slide to the $90,000 range.

Momentum indicators are flashing warning signs, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggesting a weakening of the bullish trend that had previously supported Bitcoin's recent upward trajectory. A drop below these key levels could ignite a broader sell-off, as market participants brace for further turbulence.

Ethereum is facing a similar challenge. The cryptocurrency has recently dipped below its crucial 200-day EMA, closing at $3,135. This marks a key support level, and if Ethereum fails to reclaim this price point, the next psychological barrier is around $3,000. Ethereum’s 7.3% drop in the past few days adds to the concern, with further declines possible if it cannot regain momentum.

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are undergoing a phase of market uncertainty, as the broader crypto space contends with fluctuations that could signal the start of a major downturn. The failure to maintain key support levels and the weakening of bullish momentum suggests the possibility of continued price corrections in the short term. These developments highlight the importance of closely monitoring price movements as the market adapts to these potential shifts.


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