Bitcoin Coiling At Key Support — Major Move Brewing

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Bitcoin is tightening its range at a critical support zone, with price action compressing after weeks of sideways movement. As volatility contracts and momentum build beneath key resistance, the market appears to be preparing for a decisive breakout. With major support holding for now, the stage is set for a significant move. 

Consolidation Zone Signals Strategic Accumulation

Crypto analyst Donald Dean highlights that Bitcoin is currently in a prime position for consolidation and accumulation. Currently, price action continues to respect a crucial support trendline, with steady buying activity occurring near the $69,000 mark. This persistent behavior suggests the market is building a solid floor, allowing investors to accumulate positions before the next significant move. 

From a technical perspective, this $69,000 zone represents a formidable area of support and a retest of the major breakout in 2024. Dean views this phase as a healthy development for the long-term trajectory of the asset. Once the multi-year support is confirmed, Bitcoin would essentially create a launchpad that will serve as the base for a sustained move toward higher valuations.

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Looking at the weekly chart, Dean identifies specific upside targets based on volume and Fibonacci extensions. The first objective is the $90,000 volume shelf, which acts as a magnet for price. Beyond that, the Golden Ratio (1.618 extension) suggests a target of $102,000. Once these levels are cleared, the next major challenge involves a move to $122,000, which would represent a 2x increase from the previous low-to-high cycle.

However, the long-term outlook remains even more ambitious if the bullish momentum persists. Furthermore, Dean notes that the subsequent Golden Ratio at the 2.618 extension places the target at approximately $155,000. While these figures represent significant milestones, the current focus remains on the successful defense of the $69,000 level to validate the structural integrity of the ongoing bull market.

Weeks Of Sideways Movement, No Clear Bitcoin Breakout

In a recent update, Crypto Candy emphasized that Bitcoin remains stuck in an extended consolidation phase, trading within the $60,000 to $70,000 range for weeks. Despite multiple attempts to break out, the price continues to rotate within this zone, signaling ongoing indecision between buyers and sellers.

After briefly dipping toward the $62,000 area, BTC once again rebounded toward $70,000. However, this rebound does not alter the broader range structure. Without a decisive breakout, these moves are viewed as internal rotations rather than the start of a sustained trend. 

For now, Crypto Candy maintains a bearish bias unless Bitcoin can convincingly flip the $71,000–$72,000 resistance zone into support. As long as the price stays below that threshold, the expectation remains for another leg down toward $61,000 or potentially lower.

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