Market Reacts To Powell’s Speech

In a week marked by economic anticipation and turbulence, the crypto market experienced a rollercoaster ride as the Bitcoin price surged and retreated in response to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

Bitcoin Price Rallies On Powell’s Dovish Tones

Powell’s remarks struck a dovish tone, indicating that the central bank is open to further interest rate cuts in the coming months to address potential cooling in the labor market. This stance was positive for risk assets like Bitcoin, as it signals a more accommodative monetary policy stance from the Fed.

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Indeed, the Bitcoin price rapidly breached the $62,000 mark, a level it had not seen in over a week, as investors reacted positively to Powell’s comments. However, the rally was short-lived, as the price subsequently retreated to around $60,800. According to crypto analyst Inspo Crypto, Bitcoin now faces a critical juncture: 

We have to wait and see if Bitcoin consolidates below $61,000 again or heads towards the lower end of the upward channel, which is right at $60,000. If that breaks, we still have a safety net at $59,500. However, if BTC stays above $61,000 and the selling pressure eases, it could be an interesting and, above all, bullish weekend.

Key Indicators Flip Positive

Another analyst, Rekt Capital, noted that the Bitcoin price still lacks a daily close above $62,000, which would be needed to confirm a continuation of the recent price recovery. 

However, Rekt Capital suggested that Bitcoin could form a bullish flag pattern, similar to the one seen in early March 2024, which could enable a move towards $65,000 or higher over time.

Market expert Ali Martinez highlighted a positive development, noting that Bitcoin’s bull-bear market indicator has switched back to bullish after oscillating between bearish and bullish territory since early August. 

This, Martinez suggests, could further bolster the case for continuing the price recovery witnessed over the past two weeks after Bitcoin briefly dipped to a 6-month low of $49,000 earlier this month.

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Looking ahead, Martinez has identified two crucial resistance levels to watch for Bitcoin: $64,045 and $66,250. According to Martinez, if the cryptocurrency can maintain support at $60,365, a move toward these higher price points could be in the cards. 

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For now, the Bitcoin price seems to have stabilized around $61,600 after the notable spike in volatility minutes after Powell’s speech. CoinGecko data shows that the largest cryptocurrency on the market is still up 2% in the 24-hour time frame. 

It will be important to watch what price BTC closes the day at, as it will be important to gauge the next week’s price movement before the expected monthly close.