Bitcoin attempted a fresh increase above $39,500. BTC is still facing a strong resistance near $39,800 and $40,000.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $38,200 resistance level . BTC even spiked above the $38,500 resistance level , but it faced a strong resistance.

During the recovery, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $38,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC /USDT pair. The pair climbed above the $39,800 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average . However, it faced a strong resistance just below the $40,000 level.

A high was formed near $39,899 and the price corrected gains. There was a move below the $39,500 level. It is now trading near $39,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average . An immediate resistance on the upside is near the $39,550 zone. The next major resistance could be near the recent high or $39,900. The main breakout resistance is still near the $40,000 zone. A close above the $40,000 resistance zone could open the doors for a steady increase. In the stated case, the price could rise towards the $42,000 resistance zone .

If bitcoin fails to clear the $39,550 resistance zone , it could continue to move down. An immediate support on the downside is near the $38,750 zone. The main support sits near the $38,500 level, below which there is a risk of a sharp decline.

Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI ( Relative Strength Index ) – The RSI is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $38,750, followed by $38,500.
Major Resistance Levels – $39,550, $39,900 and $40,000.

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