Bitcoin Stuck Below $80,000: What’s Coming Next?

Bitcoin BTC/USD is struggling to get back above the $80,000 level, which traders have identified as a crucial area of resistance.  

What Happened: In an X post on Tuesday, crypto trader Emperor provided a detailed analysis of Bitcoin stating that it has recently tapped into a high-confluence buy zone at $74,000–$76,000, where he had placed his long orders.

With a bounce underway, he now marks $80,000–$81,000 as the key level to watch.

Emperor explained that this resistance aligns with previous range lows and the value area low, making it a strong candidate for taking partial profits. He confirmed that he’s already exited some positions at $80,000 and will consider re-entering if price cleanly breaks above this level.

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Why It Matters: While some market watchers have been linking BTC’s decline to the broader stock market slide, crypto trader Astronomer challenges that narrative with data.

He analyzed three major drawdowns and their Bitcoin vs. S&P 500 performance ratios:

• COVID Crash: S&P -35% vs. BTC -65% → Ratio: 1.85
• 2022 Bear Market: S&P -26% vs. BTC -77% → Ratio: 2.96
• Recent Drop: S&P -23% vs. BTC -30% → Ratio: 1.30

Astronomer argues that while macro cycles may cause both markets to drop simultaneously, the scale and behaviour differ significantly. He cautions against using equity market moves to predict Bitcoin’s path, saying it often adds confusion and clouds clear decision-making.

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