Bitcoin price fluctuates as a golden cross pattern approaches, signaling potential bullish momentum.
The premier crypto asset’s price climbed to $64,400 on October 7, only to face resistance from bearish market participants. The selling pressure pushed Bitcoin down to $62,000, reflecting the ongoing battle between bulls and bears.
As this struggle unfolds, a golden cross could be taking shape, fueling expectations for potential upward momentum. The golden cross forms when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average, a signal historically associated with bullish price trends.
Past Golden Crosses and Market Trends
Market analysts draw comparisons to previous instances where the golden cross formed. According to insights shared on X, Bitcoin experienced its first major golden cross in mid-2020, following a significant price correction.
50 & 200 Days, not Weeks.
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) October 6, 2024
This crossover preceded a remarkable bull run, with Bitcoin’s price surging from below $10,000 to over $60,000 by 2021.
A similar pattern emerged in mid-2021 after another price correction, once again signaling a period of bullish momentum that saw the price rise after the crossover. This year, another potential golden cross approaches, as traders anticipate the possibility of renewed upward movement.
Bitcoin’s Resilience in 2024
Despite market challenges in 2024, Bitcoin remains resilient. NYDIG, a financial services and infrastructure provider, reported that Bitcoin saw a modest 2.5% gain during the third quarter of this year.
This followed a slight dip earlier in the year, though Bitcoin’s price largely stayed within a narrow range, fluctuating between $70,000 and $54,000 over the past six months. The report noted that, despite weaker gains in Q3, Bitcoin outperformed other asset classes, maintaining its position as the best-performing asset in 2024.
NYDIG’s analysis highlighted several factors that have supported Bitcoin’s performance throughout the year. ETF inflows and increased corporate adoption were seen as primary drivers of Bitcoin’s resilience, even as market conditions remained uncertain.
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