{"id":15813,"date":"2022-12-24T13:25:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T13:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-nears-17000-ahead-of-christmas-day-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2022-12-24T13:25:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T13:25:49","slug":"btc-nears-17000-ahead-of-christmas-day-market-updates-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-nears-17000-ahead-of-christmas-day-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"BTC Nears $17,000 Ahead of Christmas Day \u2013 Market Updates Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bitcoin rose closer to the $17,000 level on Saturday, despite crypto markets mostly consolidating to start the week. The global cryptocurrency market cap is down 0.32% as of writing. Ethereum was also higher earlier in the day, with prices nearing the $1,230 level.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bitcoin<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) remained under the $17,000 level to start the weekend, as prices continued to consolidate despite earlier gains.<\/p>\n

BTC<\/a>\/USD hit a high of $16,905.22 earlier in today\u2019s session, which comes a day after price was at a bottom, at the $16,793.53 mark.<\/p>\n

The move saw the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency continue to trade above a key point of support at $16,800.<\/p>\n

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BTC<\/a>\/USD \u2013 Daily Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As can be seen from the chart, earlier gains have somewhat eased, as the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) failed to break above a ceiling at 48.00.<\/p>\n

The index is currently trading at 46.72, with bulls still attempting to push past the aforementioned point of resistance.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, should price strength decline below a floor at 45.00, bitcoin will likely move towards the $16,000 level.<\/p>\n

Ethereum<\/h2>\n

In addition to BTC<\/a>, ethereum (ETH<\/a>) also consolidated to start the weekend, with prices edging closer to a key resistance level.<\/p>\n

Following a low of $1,216.34 on Friday, ETH<\/a>\/USD raced to a peak of $1,227.00 earlier in today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n

As a result of today\u2019s move, ethereum once again attempted to break out of a key ceiling at the $1,230 level.<\/p>\n

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ETH<\/a>\/USD \u2013 Daily Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking at the chart, the breakout did not occur, mainly due to the RSI also remaining below a ceiling of its own at 47.50.<\/p>\n

As of writing, the index is tracking at 47.12, with momentum appearing to be bearish as a result of the direction of moving averages (MA).<\/p>\n

The 10-day (red) MA extended its downward cross with its 25-day (blue) counterpart, which typically is a sign of price declines.<\/p>\n

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Could market sentiment change ahead of Christmas Day? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nEliman Dambell <\/h6>\n

\nEliman brings an eclectic point of view to market analysis, he was previously a brokerage director and retail trading educator. Currently, he acts as a commentator across various asset classes, including Crypto, Stocks and FX.

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