Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 08/23/2016 – Bullish Channel Still in Play!

Bitcoin price could be ready for another bounce off the channel support as the bullish trend goes on.
Bitcoin Price Key Highlights
Bitcoin price is still inside that ascending channel on its 1-hour time frame, bouncing off support as suggested in the earlier article. Price just got rejected on its test of the channel resistance once more, putting it back on track towards testing support. Technical indicators are suggesting that a pullback could take place but that the bullish trend could continue. Bitcoin price could be ready for another bounce off the channel support as the bullish trend goes on.
Technical Indicators Signals
The 100 SMA is above the longer-term 200 SMA so the path of least resistance could still be to the upside. Also, the 100 SMA is near the channel support around $580, adding to its strength as a floor. A larger pullback could still bounce off the 200 SMA dynamic support at $575, but this would be the line in the sand for an uptrend continuation.

This post was published at NewsBTC on 4:01 am August 23, 201.