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Now, as we head into a fresh session this evening, what are we looking to trade in the bitcoin price, and what did today’s action tell us about what we can expect this evening? As ever, take a quick look at the chart below to get an idea of the range we are focusing on. First, it is worth mentioning that there still remains the potential for a major correction on the current price. A large portion of the market is speculative, and these speculative positions must book profits at some point. When they do, and price starts to reverse, we may see a wave of extended profit booking, and by proxy, a selloff. It’s worth being aware of this near term. That said, let’s look forward.
So, as the chart shows, the range in focus for this evening is defined by in term support at 700 flat and resistance at […]
