Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt is showing signs of exhaustion, with BTC losing momentum below the key $89,500 and $90,000 resistance zones. Despite bouncing strongly from the $82,000 level earlier in the week, the market is now turning cautious as technical indicators point to weakening upward pressure.
Data from Kraken shows Bitcoin climbing above the $85,000 and $86,500 resistance levels, breaking the 50 percent Fibonacci retracement zone from the $92,872 swing high to the $80,595 low. However, sellers remain active near the $89,000 to $90,000 region, preventing a clean breakout and signaling possible downside continuation.
Bitcoin Faces Strong Resistance Near $89K and $90K
A bearish trend line has formed at the $89,000 level on the hourly BTC USD chart. Bitcoin is currently holding above $87,000 and the 100 hourly Simple Moving Average, but momentum is fading.
Key resistance levels now sit at:
- •$88,500
- •$89,000 trend line resistance
- •$90,000, aligned with the 76.4 percent Fib retracement level
Analysts note that a close above $90,000 would be required to restore strong bullish momentum. If this happens, BTC could retest $92,500, followed by $93,200 and eventually the $94,500 to $95,000 resistance band.
Market sentiment remains mixed as traders debate whether Bitcoin has enough strength to reclaim its recent highs or whether it will face another correction.
Risk of Another Decline if BTC Fails at Resistance
If Bitcoin fails to break above $89,000, analysts expect another pullback in the near term.
Immediate support levels include:
- •$86,750
- •$86,000 (first major support)
- •$83,500
- •$82,500
The most critical long-term defense level remains $80,000. A breakdown below this zone could trigger a sharper correction, potentially accelerating downside pressure due to increased sell activity and reduced bullish volume.
Technical indicators support this cautious outlook:
- •The hourly MACD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
- •The hourly RSI is holding above 50, reflecting temporary support but declining strength.
Traders now watch the $90,000 level closely as the threshold that may determine Bitcoin’s next significant move.