TA: Bitcoin Consolidates Gains, Why Dips Could Be Limited Below $50K

Bitcoin extended its recovery above $51,000 against the US Dollar. BTC must remain stable above $49,500 to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $50,500 resistance zone. The price is now trading above $50,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support near $50,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it is above the $49,500 level. Bitcoin Price Loses Steam Bitcoin price extended its recovery wave above the $50,000 resistance zone. BTC even climbed back above the $50,500 and $51,200 resistance levels. However, the price failed to surpass the $52,000 resistance zone. A high was formed near $51,955 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a break below the $51,000 support zone. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $47,210 swing low to $51,955 high. There was also a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support near $50,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair is now trading above $50,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com An immediate resistance on the upside is near the $51,000 level. The next major resistance is near the $51,800 level. A clear break above the $51,080 resistance zone could open the doors for more upsides. The next key res...