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BTC Uptrend Depends on Five-Wave Move as $71,030 Tests Potential Breakout

Bitcoin trades at $68,866 near resistance as $71,030 tests a breakout, with support at $62K and weekly EMA at $68,300.

BTC Uptrend Depends on Five-Wave Move as $71,030 Tests Potential Breakout
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ByMaxwell Mutuma
Coincu News Desk
Published February 25, 2026 at 09:39 PM2 min read

Key Insights:

  • BTC forms a potential five-wave structure as price tests $71,030, aiming for a stronger bullish move.
  • Support holds near $62,000 while deeper levels around $60,500 guard against increased selling pressure.
  • A weekly close below the 200-week EMA at $68,300 may turn the EMA into resistance for Bitcoin’s recovery.

Bitcoin continues to trade near key resistance levels as the market tests a possible breakout. The cryptocurrency is currently priced at $68,866.52, up 6.97% over the last 24 hours. Traders are watching closely as BTC moves around critical trend lines and moving averages.

BTC Resistance Levels and Trend lines

BTC is consolidating below a descending trend line, with immediate resistance between $65,400 and $67,000. This range corresponds to the 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8% Fibonacci retracement levels. Analysts note that a move above $71,030 would invalidate the current microstructure. 

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More Crypto Online commented, “As long as the move to the upside is only a 3-wave structure, the risk of another low remains high.” The cryptocurrency has rebounded from a demand zone near $61,400 to $62,600, indicating that buyers are defending these levels. 

A sustained move above the descending trend line could open a path toward $70,000 to $75,000. Observers are monitoring whether BTC can form five waves upward to confirm a stronger bullish move.

Support Zones Hold as 200-Week EMA Remains a Key Barrier

Support remains around $62,000, with deeper levels near $60,500 if selling pressure grows. Analysts point out that the market may still be completing a corrective phase before a larger impulsive move. 

Price holding above the highlighted support zone allows the potential for a higher low to form. This preserves the broader bullish outlook while keeping downside risks defined. Maintaining support levels is critical for sustaining upward momentum in the near term. 

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Furthermore, Bitcoin recently closed below the 200-week EMA at about $68,300. According to Rekt Capital, after the breakdown, Bitcoin may retest the 200-week EMA, which could act as new resistance. He added that Bitcoin will need to Weekly Close back above the EMA and reclaim it as new support to go against the grain of history.

The market is testing whether recovery moves can sustain upward momentum while following historical price patterns. Traders are watching closely for confirmation of the next significant move above or below key trend lines

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.
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