{"id":7851,"date":"2026-03-26T10:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=7851"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:53:36","slug":"analyst-says-bitcoin-eyes-80k-as-key-level-faces-breakout-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=7851","title":{"rendered":"Analyst Says Bitcoin Eyes $80K as Key Level Faces Breakout Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  • Bitcoin has tested the US$71,500 pivot four times in the past seven days, forming an inverse head and shoulders pattern on the 4-hour chart with a breakout target near US$80,000.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Open interest surged US$500 million in 24 hours to US$16.5 billion, while a CryptoQuant on-chain signal dropped to levels that preceded 10\u201314% rallies in previous months.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Not all analysts are bullish. One warned the broader trend remains a downtrend from October\u2019s US$126,080 all-time high, and US$4.5 billion in spot ETF outflows this year suggests fading institutional conviction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Bitcoin traded around US$71,500 (AU$102,245) on March 25 after testing that level four times in seven days, keeping attention on whether a breakout can push the price toward US$80,000 (AU$114,400).<\/p>\n

    The range tightened between US$68,969 (AU$98,626) and US$72,026 (AU$102,997). On the four-hour chart, traders pointed to an inverse head and shoulders pattern with the neckline at US$71,500 (AU$102,245).<\/p>\n

    According to crypto trader Skew, if Bitcoin breaks above that level and holds it, analysts tracking the setup see US$76,000 (AU$108,680) as the next target, followed by US$80,000 (AU$114,400).<\/p>\n

    Derivative data also strengthened around the pivot. Open interest rose by US$500 million (AU$715 million) in 24 hours to US$16.5 billion (AU$23.6 billion).\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Funding rates turned positive at 0.03% after Monday, and a US$60 million (AU$85.8 million) bid filled during the New York session, showing demand around the US$71,500 (AU$102,245) level.<\/p>\n

    Related: SEC Advances Plan to Exclude Most Crypto Assets from Securities Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Onchain Signals Flash Green<\/h2>\n

    CryptoQuant data showed the seven-day standard deviation of short-term holder realised profit-and-loss flows to Binance fell to 255 on March 24. Similar readings were followed by a 14% rally on Feb. 27 and a gain of about 10% in late December.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    A breakout above US$71,500 (AU$102,245) would need stronger buyer support, steady accumulation, and continued absorption of selling from short traders.<\/p>\n

    The Fear and Greed Index fell to 11, its lowest level in months. About 5.7 million BTC held by short-term holders remained underwater, with 92% of those positions at a loss.<\/p>\n

    Some analysts argue that even a rally toward US$80,000 (AU$114,400) could fade unless Bitcoin reclaims the US$72,000 (AU$102,960) range high, warning that the broader trend is still down from the October 2025 record of US$126,080 (AU$180,294).<\/p>\n

    Read more: H100 Moves to Triple Bitcoin Holdings with Nordic Acquisition Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    Bitcoin,Market Analysis#Analyst #Bitcoin #Eyes #80K #Key #Level #Faces #Breakout #Pressure1774522416<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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