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Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $105,500 zone. BTC is now 
consolidating and might aim for a move above the $108,000 resistance. Bitcoin 
started a fresh increase above the $105,500 zone. The price is trading above 
$105,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend 
line forming with support at $107,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair 
(data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays 
above the $106,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Gains Bitcoin price started a 
fresh increase above the $103,500 zone. BTC gained pace and was able to climb 
above the $104,200 and $105,500 levels to enter a positive zone. The bulls 
pushed the price above the $106,500 resistance and the price tested the 
$108,200 zone. A high was formed at $108,165 and the price is now 
consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move 
from the $98,272 swing low to the $108,165 high. Bitcoin is now trading above 
$106,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a bullish 
trend line forming with support at $107,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD 
pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $108,000 level. The 
first key resistance is near the $108,200 level or the 1.236 Fib extension 
level of the downward move from the $106,470 swing high to the $98,276 low. A 
close above the $108,200 resistance might send the price further higher. In 
the stated case, the price could rise and test the $110,000 resistance level. 
Any more gains might send the price toward the $112,000 level. Another Drop In 
BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $108,500 resistance zone, it could 
start another decline. Immediate support is near the $107,400 level and the 
trend line. The first major support is near the $105,500 level. The next 
support is now near the $104,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price 
toward the $103,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at 
$103,200, below which BTC might gain bearish momentum. Technical indicators: 
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI 
(Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. 
Major Support Levels – $107,400, followed by $105,500. Major Resistance Levels 
– $108,500 and $110,000.

Bitcoin Price Back In The Green — Momentum Builds for More Gains

Ethereum is once again aligning with the broader crypto market recovery as its 
price begins to reclaim ground lost during recent downturns. After briefly 
dropping to a local low of $2,177 over the weekend, the second-largest 
cryptocurrency by market capitalization has climbed back above $2,400. At the 
time of writing, Ethereum is trading at approximately $2,412, though it still 
reflects a 2.9% loss over the past week and a 2.4% dip over the last two 
weeks. Amid this price performance, a CryptoQuant analyst has assessed 
Ethereum’s interaction with the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a 
commonly used trend indicator, and came up with an outlook on where the asset 
is likely headed. Related Reading: Ethereum Whale Loads Up: $422M In ETH 
Bought In Under a Month Ethereum Key Resistance Levels and Historical Price 
Patterns According to a recent post by CryptoQuant contributor İbrahim COŞAR, 
Ethereum is approaching a pivotal moment that could define its next price 
trajectory. The analyst believes that a decisive break above the 50-day EMA 
could propel ETH to the $2,800 level, with a further push toward $4,000 if 
resistance levels are breached. In his analysis, İbrahim COŞAR emphasizes that 
Ethereum must close consistently above the $2,500–$2,600 range to confirm a 
breakout. Past data suggests that ETH has previously moved sharply after 
breaking out of similar consolidation zones. Specifically, in an earlier 
phase, Ethereum oscillated between $2,100 and $2,800 before moving strongly to 
$4,000. A similar move could unfold if ETH can surpass the $2,800 resistance 
in the current market cycle. COŞAR also noted that Ethereum’s 50-week EMA 
remains a longer-term resistance barrier. A breach of this technical ceiling, 
combined with strong daily closes above short-term resistance levels, could 
indicate the beginning of a more aggressive upward trend. However, the analyst 
advised caution, pointing out that macroeconomic and geopolitical events, 
particularly those involving the US, Israel, and Iran, could trigger market 
volatility. He recommended avoiding excessive leverage during such periods. 
Additional Technical Perspectives Point to Further Gains Javon Marks, another 
crypto market analyst, presented a more aggressive outlook for Ethereum. In a 
recent post, Marks observed that Ethereum has broken above a descending trend 
line, which historically aligns with upward price continuation. He projected 
that Ethereum could see an 81% gain to reach a target price of $4,811.71. 
Furthermore, if momentum builds, an additional rally could extend gains by 
another 77%, pushing prices toward $8,557.68. These projections are not 
guaranteed, but they highlight growing optimism in Ethereum’s market 
structure, especially among traders who base strategies on technical chart 
formations. Related Reading: Ethereum Bounces Hard After Support Bluff, A 
False Alarm Or Fresh Rally? Despite recent volatility, the broader sentiment 
appears to favor a continuation of the upward trend, provided critical 
resistance levels are overcome and no major disruptive events emerge. Featured 
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