Will Bitcoin Hold Above $60,000?

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Jan 29, 2017, 04:50 PM
I checked the charts yesterday and thought Bitcoin would bounce back after dipping below $60k. Turns out I was right, it shot back above $61k. But then it dipped again under $60k, and again it bounced back. Now, it's like a game of tag. I really think the bulls are fighting to keep it from falling below that mark.
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WildNovaSenior Member
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#2Jan 29, 2017, 09:43 PM
I don't think $60k is a solid support at all. I'm betting it will fall below that level. Just saw some influencer claiming Bitcoin might hit $15k, but honestly, that's just noise. Even if it drops, I doubt it’ll go that low. $60k won't hold as resistance either.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#3Jan 29, 2017, 10:23 PM
Yeah, $60k has been a solid support before, but I get what you're saying. If it closes below, we might see some serious sell-offs. But $15k? That's a stretch considering all the big players investing in Bitcoin.
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#4Jan 29, 2017, 11:12 PM
$60k is just a round number. I feel like the 200-week moving average is where the real action is. Traders look at it but it’s not actual support. I’d say $55.6k is where we should focus for real support, based on past price action.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#5Jan 31, 2017, 01:56 PM
Bitcoin already dipped below $60k yesterday, even if it bounced back right away. Not surprising at all. We’ve got $58k as the new support line now. If it breaks that, we'll likely see $55k. $15k? Possible, but unlikely with the market's current state.
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chain2011Senior Member
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#6Feb 1, 2017, 03:47 AM
A drop below $60k could freak out new investors. They'll panic sell, expecting further drops to $50k or lower. The resistance around $60k helps prevent total chaos in the market.
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shard777Full Member
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#7Feb 1, 2017, 04:02 AM
Don’t sweat what the market is saying. It’s still ripe for dips. Now’s a good time to prep for investment opportunities. After every fall, we typically see a rise. Just gotta ride it out.
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#8Feb 1, 2017, 09:09 AM
Once Bitcoin fell below $70k, I knew $60k wouldn’t hold. There’s been too much rejection at that point. I’m betting we’ll see $50k soon. Anyone hoping for a rally should brace for disappointment.
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#9Feb 1, 2017, 01:54 PM
$60k will probably break soon, it’s just a matter of time. I don’t want to be caught in a liquidity trap. My shorts are doing well, but those rejections at $60k are concerning. If a strong bearish candle closes beneath it, we might be in for a serious plunge.
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#10Feb 2, 2017, 01:16 PM
The low is currently at $59,130. If Bitcoin can hold above $60k or even $61k in the next few hours, it might stay above $50k. June just started, so anything can happen.
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benblockSenior Member
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#11Feb 2, 2017, 01:42 PM
Isn’t it true that Bitcoin dipped below $60k? It bounced back, yeah, but it’s gonna dip under again soon. I’m betting it’ll happen before November. Typically, bear markets end in December, but who knows this time.
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#12Feb 2, 2017, 02:49 PM
Technically, $60k is already broken since it dipped to $59,100. Will it break again? I really hope not, 'cause if it does, we might not see $100k until 2027. That’s a bummer.
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#13Feb 2, 2017, 04:45 PM
Bitcoin always drops before it rises. It needs to weed out the weak hands first. After that, the real holders can accumulate before we hit new ATHs. I’m thinking $500k could happen. If you can’t handle the ride, you should bail.
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samforkNewbie
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#14Feb 2, 2017, 09:38 PM
Now it's hovering at $62k. But I think it’s just a temporary bounce. I expect lower lows soon. I don’t focus too much on round numbers; support can be tricky.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#15Feb 4, 2017, 02:30 AM
First bear market, huh? Lol. People just don’t get crypto yet. We’ll see doubters proven wrong soon. I’m focusing on altcoins for now before cycling back into Bitcoin.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#16Feb 4, 2017, 05:05 AM
Last night I thought Bitcoin might bounce back, and it did. This $60k support seems legit for now. But if it keeps testing that level, it could turn into resistance.
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coin07Full Member
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#17Feb 5, 2017, 04:31 PM
$60k is holding strong for now, but if it keeps getting tested, it might crack. The buy pressure could easily get drained. Good thing it’s resting at $62,500 for now. Monday’s around the corner, maybe we’ll see a push.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#18Feb 5, 2017, 09:05 PM
I want to see some higher timeframe closes below $60k before I freak out. That last dip felt like a wick, driven by stop losses. This level matters.
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#19Feb 6, 2017, 01:29 AM
I hope your altcoin investments work out, but honestly, most of them are junk right now. BTC has a real infrastructure and users. What alts are you holding? It’s been rough out there.
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fork404Full Member
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#20Feb 6, 2017, 07:26 AM
For now, $60k is still considered support, but if Bitcoin drops below $57k, it could shift to resistance. If it falls under $55k, downward movement might get easier. But crossing $70k would be tough right now, especially in this bearish market.
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