Bitcoin Faces Possible Correction as Technical Analysis Signals Downturn

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5/9/20232 min read

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is facing the possibility of a correction as it loses support at a crucial level and is currently trading at $27,300. According to technical analysis, the Parabolic SAR has flipped bearish on the daily chart, indicating a possible downturn. Additionally, Bitcoin's price has dropped below the 50 exponential moving average (EMA), a critical support level.

The Parabolic SAR is a popular technical indicator used to identify potential trend reversals in the market. When the indicator flips bearish, it suggests that the asset's price may be heading lower. In this case, the bearish signal on Bitcoin's daily chart could mean the cryptocurrency is due for a correction.

If Bitcoin fails to sustain a close above the 50EMA level, it could confirm a potential correction to $26,200 or even $25,000, according to the trader and technical analyst Ali. The failure to hold the 50EMA as support is another warning sign for traders.

Currently, Bitcoin is down by over 4% in the last 24 hours and trading below the 50EMA, which could confirm a potential correction to $26,200 or even $25,000, according to the analyst. These levels represent significant support zones for Bitcoin, and the cryptocurrency could see a further downside if they fail to hold.

Furthermore, declining user adoption and a series of lower highs and lower lows in the Bitcoin network suggest that the cryptocurrency's price may be headed for a correction. As BTC adoption declines, the demand for the cryptocurrency also decreases, putting downward pressure on its price.

On top of that, Bitcoin's largest whale address, owned by Binance, has been highly active in the market, moving $2.26 billion worth of Bitcoin in just four transactions, according to Santiment data. This sudden movement has caused Bitcoin's supply on exchanges to drop from 6.78% to 5.84%, indicating that the whale may transfer Bitcoin to a cold storage or custody solution.

Despite recent market fluctuations, BTC is still showing a strong upward trend, according to the analysis of the weekly BTCUSD chart by The Birb Nest, a cryptocurrency and investment platform. BTC is trading above the rising 200-week trend and the flattening 50-week trend, which is a positive indicator. However, crypto analysis firms keep a potential visit down to the $25,000 level, seen as a key support level for Bitcoin.

The weakened relationship between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 prices in recent weeks is reflected in the 7-week correlation coefficient, which stands at 0.39. Although the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 has weakened, it remains positive, suggesting that both assets still share some similarities in terms of price movements. Therefore, if there are gains or losses in large-cap stocks, Bitcoin will likely be somewhat affected.