- Bitcoin defied expectations in May and is now on track for a 12%+ monthly gain.
- Renewed interest in crypto ETFs can be credited for the recent surge.
- Bullish technical signals suggest Bitcoin could break past $70,000 resistance in June.
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After kicking off May on the wrong foot, Bitcoin has defied expectations of a slump and is currently poised to close the month with a 12%+ surge.
This positive performance comes after a period of consolidation in the first quarter, where Bitcoin found solid support at around $61,000 per week. While an upward trend was initially halted by selling pressure near $70,000, the past three weeks have seen that resistance zone tested several times.
The recent price surge can be largely attributed to renewed interest in crypto ETFs. Since BlackRock's application for a spot Bitcoin ETF last June, the approval and subsequent trading of these instruments have become a major driver of Bitcoin's price. Positive inflows into the latest Bitcoin ETFs are seen as the key factor pushing the cryptocurrency back towards $70,000.
Bullish Signals Emerge for Bitcoin as May Set to Close Strongly
Bitcoin's upward trend in the latter half of May translated into positive signals on the weekly chart. Most notably, the Stochastic RSI, which had dipped into the oversold zone, reversed course and began to climb again, suggesting bullish potential.
This aligns with Bitcoin's price action in 2024, where the last price reversal found support at the mid-channel band during its in-channel climb. Additionally, the price currently sits above the 8-week EMA, and both medium and long-term moving averages continue to trend upwards, further supporting the bullish outlook.
The positive momentum extends to shorter timeframes as well. Despite trading sideways in the past week, Bitcoin managed to close each day above $67,000 and remained positioned above the 21-day EMA. This indicates that the cryptocurrency stayed above its recovery trend throughout May.
Looking ahead to June, Bitcoin appears poised for renewed upward movement with support at the $67,000 level. A retest of the $70,000 resistance zone would further strengthen the bullish signals on its technical indicators.
The oversold Stochastic RSI on the daily chart is mirroring the weekly chart's upward trajectory, a technical situation that reinforces the bullish sentiment. Additionally, short-term EMA values remain ideally aligned, supporting a bullish outlook in the near term.
What Does June Hold for the Crypto?
If the price decisively breaks above the resistance zone of $71,500-$73,000 with clear daily closes, the bullish setup based on the past 3 months' highs and lows could propel the cryptocurrency toward the $77,000-$83,000 range.
However, external factors could disrupt this bullish momentum. Deteriorating economic conditions outside the cryptocurrency sector could dampen investor risk appetite and negatively impact Bitcoin.
Technically, the first line of defense in a potential pullback is at $67,000. A further decline with daily closes below $65,500 would signal a break in the short-term uptrend and could send Bitcoin retreating back down to $61,000.
Crucially, Bitcoin needs to maintain its position above the short-term trend on the daily chart to sustain its upward trajectory.
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