BTCUSD pared some of its gains after $8000 jump. It hit a high of $72756 and is currently trading around $70863.
The recent price jump of more than $3000 this year was due to the Bitcoin halving event (Apr 20th, 2024).
Factors to watch for Bitcoin price action-
US markets -
NASDAQ (negative correlation with BTC) - Bullish (neutral for BTC). The NASDAQ is trading flat ahead of the US CPI and FOMC meeting minutes. Any close below 18000 will take the index to 17700/17300.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a 25 bpbs rate cut in June decreased to 51.3% from 61.5% a week ago.
Technicals-
BTCUSD trades above the short-term moving average (21 and 55 EMA) and the long-term moving average (200 EMA) in the 4-hour chart.
Minor support- $69000. Any break below will take it to the next level at $68300/$67000/$64500/$6300.
Bull case-
Primary supply zone -$73500. Any break above confirms a bullish continuation. A jump to $75000/$80000 is possible.
Secondary barrier- $80000. A close above that barrier targets $100000.
It is good to buy on dips around $65000 with SL around $61800 for TP of $75000.