Bitcoin's 'Decision Time' Looms as Analysts Duel on BTC's Direction
AInvestSaturday, Feb 1, 2025 5:22 am ET
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Bitcoin's 'Decision Time' Nears as Analyst Highlights Key Factor for BTC Direction

Bitcoin's price action is at a critical juncture, according to a prominent crypto analyst, who warns that a significant decision is approaching for the world's largest cryptocurrency. The analyst, Justin Bennett, has identified a crucial factor that could dictate Bitcoin's direction in the near future.

In a recent thread on the social media platform X, Bennett shared his bearish outlook on Bitcoin, warning that BTC may plummet into the $90,000 range. He pointed out that Bitcoin is encountering resistance at the $106,061 level on the four-hour chart and is likely to experience a pullback. Bennett advised his followers to avoid getting bullish at resistance and suggested potential support levels at $98,600 and $91,800, while maintaining a short position on BTC.

Bennett also highlighted the correlation between Bitcoin's price action and the performance of the S&P 500. He noted that if BTC's price action is confusing, investors should look to the S&P 500 for clues, as the two appear to be moving in tandem. Bennett shared a chart illustrating the apparent connection between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, suggesting that a correction in equities may lead to a similar move in Bitcoin.

While Bennett is bearish on Bitcoin in the short term, another trader, Pentoshit, has a more bullish outlook. Pentoshit, a pseudonymous trader with over 850,000 followers on X, believes that Bitcoin will continue to find support in the $100,000 range and could reach $120,000. Pentoshit also noted the strong demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which suggests bullish sentiment among investors.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $102,549, down 2.1% in the last 24 hours. As the cryptocurrency approaches a critical decision point, investors and traders alike will be closely watching the market for any signs of a potential breakout or pullback.

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