The 100 SMA is below the longer-term 200 SMA so the path of least resistance is to the downside. Also, the gap between the two moving averages is widening, reflecting stronger selling momentum. The 200 SMA coincides with the top of the rising channel, adding to its strength as a ceiling.
Stochastic is pointing down to show that sellers could be in control of bitcoin price action. Should this continue, price could attempt to break below the 100 SMA and channel support at $604.
This consolidation could carry on until early next week as traders might want to wait for the actual FOMC statement before deciding their dollar bias. An upside break from the channel resistance could lead to a sharper climb to the longer-term highs.
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