Bitcoin’s journey towards the elusive $70,000 mark involves navigating key support levels and facing resistance, amidst significant market volatility. Recent performance saw Bitcoin testing support at $56,500, sparking discussions about its potential to reach the $70,000 price target.
A pivotal event impacting Bitcoin’s trajectory was the recent bitcoin halving on May 20, marking the third halving cycle. This adjustment, reducing miner rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, has immediate implications for Bitcoin’s supply and demand dynamics, influencing its price movements.
Bitcoin Bulls Strive to Regain Momentum
Despite prevailing bearish sentiment, Bitcoin bulls are actively working to regain momentum by pushing the price above the psychologically significant level of $60,000. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has even highlighted the potential for a typical bull market continuation pattern if Bitcoin maintains recent lows and continues its upward trajectory. Alongside these efforts, the Open Interest of Bitcoin has surged by over 6.45%, reaching a valuation of $16.5 billion.
The RSI (Relative Strength Index), signaling a bear projection at 67.12, correlates with the recent 6.29% increase in Bitcoin’s price, currently trading at $63,289.
Market participants are closely monitoring spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which recently witnessed significant outflows totaling $563 million on May 1. However, sentiment may shift if Bitcoin ETFs begin to experience consecutive days of net inflows. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has expressed optimism, suggesting that the recent sell-off may have concluded, potentially signaling a resumption of upward movement in the cryptocurrency markets.