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Bitcoin Hits $109,000 as Traders Brace for Post-Inauguration Momentum

Bitcoin Hits $109,000 as Traders Brace for Post-Inauguration Momentum

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high of $109,588 on Monday, January 20, driven by positive sentiment in the crypto market. This rally comes on the heels of the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, sparking optimism among traders and fueling institutional interest in the digital currency. 

According to Changpeng Zhao, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, “what’s good for memes is good for Bitcoin.” This sentiment highlights the growing influence of broader social trends, such as political shifts, on crypto markets. As Bitcoin continues to make waves, analysts predict a mix of short-term price volatility followed by a steadier upward trend in the weeks ahead.

Rapid Growth and Strong Sentiment

Bitcoin’s recent rise above $100,000 is more than just a symbolic milestone. The price has now flipped the $100,000 level into support, indicating bullish momentum. As of press time, the price is $107,665.66, marking a 2.53% increase over the past 24 hours. 

Source: CoinMarketCap

The total market capitalization stands at $2.13 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume skyrocketing by 93.10% to $113.64 billion. This surge in volume suggests that there is a significant amount of trading activity and growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s future.

Critical Support and Resistance

Bitcoin has navigated through various support and resistance levels in recent days. One of the most notable support levels is $102,000, which has acted as a strong floor for the price. 

After a sharp drop to this level, Bitcoin experienced a swift rebound, reflecting strong demand. Another support zone is at $105,000, where the price briefly stabilized during a recent downturn.

On the other hand, resistance levels are playing a crucial role in shaping Bitcoin’s price action. The first key resistance is at $107,000, which Bitcoin has managed to reclaim, hinting at potential consolidation above this level. 

Beyond that, the $108,000 mark is the next significant hurdle. Breaking through this resistance could trigger further bullish momentum, sending the price even higher in the coming weeks.

Bullish Momentum with Caution

BTC/USD daily price chart, Source: TradingView

The technical indicators reinforce the current bullish sentiment but also suggest the potential for short-term pullbacks. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 65.75, approaching overbought territory. While this indicates strong upward pressure, it also signals a possible pause or consolidation before further gains. 

Additionally, the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is in positive territory, with the MACD line above the signal line, indicating continued bullish momentum. 

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