Looking at today’s market, Bitcoin is stuck bouncing between 86,800 and 88,200. Last night’s rally was suppressed, and the rebound at 2 a.m. didn’t yield good results. Around noon, there was steady buying near 86,800 to stabilize the price. Starting from 1 p.m., the one-hour MACD formed a bullish crossover below zero, and the price is now running close to the one-hour EMA120 and EMA144, with 87,800 clearly facing resistance. Four consecutive bullish candles on the four-hour chart and the one-hour MACD fast line has crossed above zero. The key now is whether it can break through the 87,800-88,500 range, with strong resistance around 89,500-90,500.
Ethereum’s rhythm is faster than Bitcoin’s. The rally at 4 p.m. was triggered at the one-hour moving average convergence point around 2,950, soaring directly to 3,000. The upward momentum is clearly stronger than Bitcoin’s. After four hours of consolidation around 2,972-2,988, the one-hour MACD momentum is waning, but the four-hour MACD is just beginning to turn. The subsequent battle will likely revolve around the 3,000 level.
Honestly, I didn’t catch a good position during these sky-high longs; the market is just wasting time consolidating. The four-hour outlook is overall neutral to weak, so I need to adjust my approach at this stage. For now, treat it as a sideways market.
**Key Levels for Ethereum** Upper: 3,000, 3,050 Lower: 2,930-2,950
Since the market is entangled like this, let’s take a longer-term view. Previously, I expected a downward decline or a deep correction, but after a week, it’s still consolidating. The strategy definitely needs adjustment. For now, trade within these ranges.
**Trading Suggestions** Bitcoin: Long at 86,800, stop-loss at 86,350; or short at 88,500-88,800, add at 89,500, stop-loss at 90,250. Ethereum: Already shorted at 2,950, added once at 3,000, now consider reducing positions, stop-loss at 3,030; or go long at 2,930, stop-loss at 2,885.
Following this approach, regardless of risk-reward ratio or win rate, the outlook favors a sideways correction dominated by bears.
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NeonCollector
· 20h ago
Another choppy market... 87800 really looks like a persistent rash, been stuck there for so long but hasn't really broken through once.
It's just occupying a position, I've also been out for two days with little profit. Instead of guessing the top, it's better to trade within the range and do some oscillation. Anyway, earning some trading fees is also money.
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Bitcoin keeps fluctuating there. Why does it feel like the momentum is waning this time?
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No, why is Ethereum so aggressive...
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Looking at his approach, it seems bearish. I need to reassess my long positions.
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If 88500-88800 really gets broken down, then 90500 will be the main battlefield.
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The market is like this, no one should expect a straight shot to the sky.
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StablecoinSkeptic
· 21h ago
It's that annoying consolidation again, really exhausting.
BTC keeps getting beaten down there, with 87800 holding it down and still wanting to turn around—dream on.
Ethereum is a bit more lively; 3000 is just a psychological barrier. If it can't break through, then so be it.
My question is, how to make money in this kind of market? The bears are in control, what's going on?
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AlwaysMissingTops
· 21h ago
Another such market situation, it's really dull. Bitcoin is still struggling back and forth, while Ethereum is moving a bit faster, but neither can escape the fate of volatility.
There haven't been any good positions for shorting these days, it seems I need to change my approach.
Let's focus on trading within these ranges, anyway the risk-reward ratio is still pretty good.
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NftDeepBreather
· 21h ago
Stuck again? This consolidation is a bit annoying, bouncing back and forth for a long time still in the same place.
Been out of the market for so long, my hands are itching. Let's just follow the sideways trend, anyway, we won't make big money.
The 87800 level feels a bit tough; if we can't break through, we'll just continue to oscillate.
Ethereum's recent pace is indeed fast, but breaking through 3000 is also difficult, feeling a bit exhausted.
The previously expected gradual decline didn't happen, now I'm just surviving by trading sideways, haha.
Looking at today’s market, Bitcoin is stuck bouncing between 86,800 and 88,200. Last night’s rally was suppressed, and the rebound at 2 a.m. didn’t yield good results. Around noon, there was steady buying near 86,800 to stabilize the price. Starting from 1 p.m., the one-hour MACD formed a bullish crossover below zero, and the price is now running close to the one-hour EMA120 and EMA144, with 87,800 clearly facing resistance. Four consecutive bullish candles on the four-hour chart and the one-hour MACD fast line has crossed above zero. The key now is whether it can break through the 87,800-88,500 range, with strong resistance around 89,500-90,500.
Ethereum’s rhythm is faster than Bitcoin’s. The rally at 4 p.m. was triggered at the one-hour moving average convergence point around 2,950, soaring directly to 3,000. The upward momentum is clearly stronger than Bitcoin’s. After four hours of consolidation around 2,972-2,988, the one-hour MACD momentum is waning, but the four-hour MACD is just beginning to turn. The subsequent battle will likely revolve around the 3,000 level.
Honestly, I didn’t catch a good position during these sky-high longs; the market is just wasting time consolidating. The four-hour outlook is overall neutral to weak, so I need to adjust my approach at this stage. For now, treat it as a sideways market.
**Key Levels for Bitcoin**
Upper: 89,500, 89,500, 90,500
Lower: 87,200, 86,500
**Key Levels for Ethereum**
Upper: 3,000, 3,050
Lower: 2,930-2,950
Since the market is entangled like this, let’s take a longer-term view. Previously, I expected a downward decline or a deep correction, but after a week, it’s still consolidating. The strategy definitely needs adjustment. For now, trade within these ranges.
**Trading Suggestions**
Bitcoin: Long at 86,800, stop-loss at 86,350; or short at 88,500-88,800, add at 89,500, stop-loss at 90,250.
Ethereum: Already shorted at 2,950, added once at 3,000, now consider reducing positions, stop-loss at 3,030; or go long at 2,930, stop-loss at 2,885.
Following this approach, regardless of risk-reward ratio or win rate, the outlook favors a sideways correction dominated by bears.