Bitcoin is attempting a recovery after a sharp decline that pushed the price below multiple support levels, but reclaiming the upside may prove difficult as strong resistance awaits near $88,000.
BTC dropped firmly below $90,000 earlier this week, losing important momentum and slipping under the $88,500 and $88,000 zones. Sellers tightened their control and even forced a move below $86,500, with Bitcoin forming a local low at $83,870. The move marked one of the deepest intraday corrections the market has seen in recent sessions.
Following the decline, Bitcoin began a gradual recovery. The price moved above $85,000, clearing the 23.6 percent Fibonacci retracement level of the drop from the $91,928 swing high to the $83,870 low. A short-term bearish trend line was also broken at $86,000, offering temporary relief to bulls.
Despite this bounce, BTC still trades below $88,000 and remains under the 100-hour Simple Moving Average, signaling that upside pressure remains limited.
Resistance Levels That Could Slow Bitcoin’s Comeback
Immediate resistance stands near $87,250, followed by a stronger barrier at $88,000, which also aligns with the 50 percent Fib retracement level of the recent decline.
A decisive break above $88,500 could allow Bitcoin to attempt a move toward the $90,000 resistance. Sustained buying above this region may trigger a rally toward $91,500, and possibly $92,000 to $92,500 if market sentiment shifts.
However, analysts caution that reclaiming these levels may be difficult unless Bitcoin sees a strong surge in volume.
What Happens If Bitcoin Reverses Again?
If BTC fails to break above $88,000, the market risks another downward push. Key support zones include:
- •$85,500 – Immediate support
- •$85,000 – First major support
- •$83,500 – Secondary critical level
- •$82,500 – Near-term downside target
- •$81,200 – Main support before potential acceleration lower
A break below $81,200 could trigger a deeper correction and stronger bearish momentum.
Technical Indicators
- •Hourly MACD – Losing pace in the bearish zone, suggesting weakening downward pressure.
- •Hourly RSI – Now above 50, indicating temporary strength but no confirmed bullish reversal.
BTC continues to navigate a mid-range consolidation, with bulls attempting to stabilize price action while bears maintain resistance at every upward move.