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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bearish Triangle Formation Points to 20k Next

Summary:
  • Bitcoin price looks weak as the market forms a contracting triangle. A move below 32k should trigger more downside pressure.

Bitcoin price action looks heavy here. The digital currency forms a contracting triangle that may act as a continuation pattern.

Such triangles are typical when the market consolidates ahead of a new lower low. The measured move equals the length of the longest segment of the triangle, projected from its breaking point. Therefore, on a clear break below the lower edge of the triangle, we should see a quick fallout toward the 20k area.

Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market have suffered from a massive decline as a bearish market triggered a sustained move lower. Bitcoin price declined from over $60k to $32k, losing more than half of its value with no significant bounce.

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The technical picture looks bearish, but bulls may also have something to trade. The key point to remember here is that such a triangle may act as both a continuation and a reversal pattern, so the best way to do is to wait for the market to move first.

Bulls may want to wait for a daily close above 40k, before going long with a stop at 35k and targeting a move back above $60k. Bears may want to way for a close below 32k before going short with a stop at $38k and a take profit around the 20k area.

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