Balanced on the edge of a head and shoulders pattern, Bitcoin ($BTC) is seeing a brutal re-test of lower support on its march past $100k and beyond.

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is boxed in, with support and resistance grinding closer after weeks of volatility. The next move isn’t just important—it’s everything. Will it surge or collapse?

Key Support and Resistance Levels for Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin’s price rests on two critical points. The $96,000 support zone, tied tightly to the 200-day Simple Moving Average, acts as a solid foundation for bullish momentum.

Repeatedly tested during downturns, it’s the line bulls can’t afford to lose.

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Bitcoin’s resistance is looming at $97,000, held firm by the upper Bollinger Band and recent price moves. Cracking this ceiling might just spark a larger rally to unfold.

While there is no current golden cross visible (where a shorter moving average crosses above a longer one), the SMA alignment suggests the possibility brewing in the coming weeks, which would typically signify bullish momentum.

Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands are stretching wider, a sign of growing market turbulence. 99Bitcoin’s analysts have our eyes on volume spikes to see if they’ll push the price through these defining lines.

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BTC Chart Patterns and What to Watch For Bitcoin in 2025

Other figures worth eyeing could tip the scales on whether BTC breaks out or spirals down:

• RSI (Relative Strength Index): Sitting at 46.47, the RSI indicates Bitcoin is neither overbought nor oversold.
• MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Momentum is neutralizing, with the MACD line converging toward the signal line. The flattening histogram suggests reduced momentum for now, but this could change quickly with new market catalysts.

Additionally, some analysts are closely monitoring a possible head-and-shoulders pattern. If confirmed, this could signal a short-term reversal with a pullback to as low as $80,000—a widely speculated target for a mid-bull market correction.

A move past $97,000 cements the bullish continuation, clearing the way for higher resistance levels to emerge.

But drop below $96,000, and the bears take the reins, setting sights on $93,000 or even the $90,000 line in short order.

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Crypto Market Sentiment and Whales’ Activity

Despite the current consolidation, market sentiment appears cautiously optimistic. Research firm Santiment noted a recent influx of stablecoins into exchanges, often interpreted as whales preparing for buying opportunities.

Bitcoin’s chart for 2025 signals a drawn-out consolidation phase, holding its breath for the next big move.

The $96,000 support and $97,000 resistance are the key battle lines, with trading volume likely to decide the winner. Will resistance crack, reigniting its six-figure ambitions, or does the market tilt toward another nosedive? The answer lies in what comes next.

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