With the recent decline in the cryptocurrency market, the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $26,050. Most cryptocurrencies experienced further losses due to the decline in BTC. A crypto analyst evaluating the current technical outlook for Bitcoin discussed possible scenarios for BTC. According to the analyst, for the market to regain a bullish momentum, BTC needs to surpass the $27,800 level in the near term.
What is the Current Situation of Bitcoin (BTC)?
The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) resumed its decline after Federal Reserve (FED) officials hinted at possible interest rate hikes. Bitcoin started trading at $26,050 with its latest losses. Many high-market-cap cryptocurrencies experienced losses throughout the day.
As a result of the downward trend in the cryptocurrency market, several cryptocurrencies recorded double-digit losses within hours. Pepe (PEPE), THORChain (RUNE), Sui (SUI), and Conflux (CFX) were among the highest percentage losers of the day, according to CoinMarketCap (CMC) data.
Analyst Evaluates the Current Technical Outlook
While the current direction of the cryptocurrency market remains uncertain, crypto analyst Jason Pizzino evaluated the latest market conditions and the current technical outlook for the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin in a new YouTube video. The analyst does not expect the market decline to deepen and suggests that BTC may continue to trade at current price levels before initiating a strong rally by the first quarter of 2024.
Furthermore, the analyst discussed a potential bullish scenario and highlighted critical price levels that could play a significant role. The analyst proposed that for the cryptocurrency market to regain a bullish momentum, Bitcoin needs to surpass the $27,800 level in the near term.