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BTCUSD Breaks Below $60,000 Level Amidst Bearish Pressure

Written by Baxia Markets | May 1, 2024 6:03:20 PM

BTCUSD witnessed a significant break below the pivotal $60,000 level, signaling intensifying bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. With bears exerting strong pressure, attention now turns to the next critical support level at $55,000, closely aligned with the 161.8% Fibonacci extension level.



In the economic forecast arena, indicators for the US painted a mixed picture, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's price movement. Forecasts for the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI, ISM Manufacturing PMI, and JOLTs Job Openings hinted at modest declines compared to previous figures. All eyes remained on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with expectations centered around maintaining rates at 5.50%.

Analyzing the 4-hour timeframe chart, slow-moving indicators such as the Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) 50 and 200 suggested a bearish outlook. The steep downward slope of EMA 50 underscored the intense bearish pressure, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reaching oversold levels indicated potential nearby support. Traders closely monitored the $56,450 level, with a break below potentially extending the downtrend towards the 161.8% Fibonacci extension.

Overall, the outlook for BTCUSD remained bearish, with prices poised to continue their downward trajectory in the near term. Market participants braced for heightened volatility as Bitcoin navigated critical support levels amidst broader market uncertainty.

Key Takeaways:

  1. BTCUSD breaches crucial $60,000 support, signaling bearish momentum.
  2. Next pivotal support at $55,000, aligning with 161.8% Fibonacci retracement.
  3. Economic forecasts mixed; all eyes on Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
  4. Technical indicators point to strong bearish pressure on BTCUSD.
  5. Market sentiment overwhelmingly bearish, with further downside expected for Bitcoin.

Key Economic Releases to Watch Today

USD, S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI 

Forecast 49.9 vs Previous 51.9

USD,  ISM Manufacturing PMI 

Forecast 50.0 vs Previous 50.3

USD,  ISM Manufacturing PMI 

Forecast 55.5 vs Previous 55.8

USD, JOLTs Job Openings 

Forecast 8.680M vs Previous 8.756M

USD, FED Interest Rate Decision

Forecast 5.50 vs Previous 5.50

 

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