Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $42,500 resistance. BTC may soon attempt an upside break above the $43,500 resistance zone .

Bitcoin price found support near the $42,000 zone after a downside correction. BTC formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $42,500 resistance zone . There was a clear move above the $42,800 level and the price settled above the 100 hourly simple moving average . The price even spike above the $43,000 level and formed a high near $43,288. It is now consolidating near the $43,000 level. Besides, there is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $42,300 on the hourly chart of the BTC /USDT pair.

On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $43,300 level. The next major resistance could be near the $43,500 zone. A successful break and close above the $43,500 level might start another steady increase. In the stated case, the price might rise towards the $44,200 level. Any more gains could send the price towards the $45,000 level in the near term.

If bitcoin fails to clear the $43,500 resistance zone , it could correct further lower. An immediate support on the downside is near the $42,500 zone. The next major support is seen near the trend line and $42,300. The main support is still near the $42,000 zone. A downside break below the $42,000 support zone could start a drop towards the $40,500 level.

Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI ( Relative Strength Index ) – The RSI for is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $42,500, followed by $42,000.
Major Resistance Levels – $43,300, $43,400 and $44,200.

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