Bitcoin (BTC) stays above $80,000 as the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy.

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw an outflow of $1.7 billion last week, according to CoinShares’ latest report. The report, which covers the period from March 13 to 17, highlights a streak of 17 days of outflows, the longest negative period since CoinShares began tracking the data in 2015.

The report also notes that the recent market movements have seen Bitcoin (BTC) largely remaining above $80,000 despite failing to break through the $86,000 resistance. This suggests that bullish traders are buying on any deeper corrections, while the bears are selling any rallies.

Moreover, CryptoQuant contributor ShayanBTC points out that investors who purchased Bitcoin between three and six months ago are currently accumulating the cryptocurrency. Historically, such behavior has played a crucial role in forming market bottoms and igniting new uptrends.

As the S&P 500 Index (SPX) shows signs of a corrective rally from the 5,504 low reached on March 13, which also pushed the relative strength index (RSI) into oversold territory, the bears might try to capitalize on any recovery in the 5,670 to 5,773 resistance zone.

If they succeed in limiting the price from advancing above the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) at 5,780, it will indicate that the sellers are in control and traders are engaging in selling activity on any rallies. This scenario could lead to a continuation of the downtrend, with the next level of support located at 5,400.

On the other hand, if the buyers manage to propel the price above the 20-day EMA, it could pave the way for a rally to the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at 5,938.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) displayed weak signs of recovery from the 103.37 support, suggesting that the bears are still in command at higher levels.

As the sellers attempt to sink the DXY below the 103.37 level, which could open up further declines to 102 and 101, the buyers are expected to defend the 103.37 price point fiercely. A break below the 103.37 support could propel the DXY towards the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at 101.38.

Conversely, if the price shows strength from the current levels and manages to close above the 20-day EMA at 105, it could invite sellers to react. However, if the buyers manage to defend the price at the 20-day EMA, it could increase the chances of breaking above the 50-day SMA at 107.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin price has been forming a higher low in the near term as it tries to build strength to cross the 200-day SMA ($84,112). The positive divergence on the RSI suggests that the bearish momentum is decreasing.

If buyers manage to drive the price above the 20-day EMA ($85,808), it could propel BTC/USDT towards the 50-day SMA ($92,621).

However, if the price faces strong rejection from the 200-day SMA and shows a sharp decline, it would indicate that the bears are attempting to flip the level into resistance. In such a scenario, the pair could slide back to $80,000 and further to $76,606.

Ether price analysis

Ether (ETH) price has been trading in a range of $1,963 to $1,821, indicating a lack of strong buying interest at the current levels.

If the price drops below the $1,821 to $1,754 support zone, it could signal a continuation of the downtrend. This could drive ETH/USDT towards the next significant support at $1,550.

On the other hand, a move above the 20-day EMA at $2,107 from the current range could invalidate the bearish view in the near term. This breakout could propel the pair towards the 50-day SMA at $2,514, where the bears are likely to exert strong selling pressure.

A break and close above the 50-day SMA could open the door for a rally to $2,857.

XRP price analysis

XRP price encountered resistance at the 50-day SMA ($2.51) on March 15, indicating that the bears are actively selling at higher levels.

The 20-day EMA at $2.34 has flattened out