{"id":17713,"date":"2023-02-16T13:37:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-nears-25000-whilst-eth-hits-1700-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:37:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:37:05","slug":"btc-nears-25000-whilst-eth-hits-1700-market-updates-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-nears-25000-whilst-eth-hits-1700-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"BTC Nears $25,000, Whilst ETH Hits $1,700 \u2013 Market Updates Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bitcoin moved significantly higher on Feb. 16, as the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency hit its strongest point since last August. Prices neared the $25,000 mark earlier in the day, following a breakout of a key resistance level. Several factors have contributed to the rally including strong U.S. retail sales, and an easing of regulatory concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bitcoin<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) raced to a multi-month high on Thursday, as prices moved closer to the long-coveted $25,000 mark.<\/p>\n

Following a low of $22,664.48 on Wednesday, BTC<\/a>\/USD rose to an intraday high of $24,769.24 earlier today.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s move pushes the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency above a ceiling at $24,200, hitting its strongest point since August 20 in the process.<\/p>\n

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

Looking at the chart, the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) also moved past a ceiling of its own at 65.00<\/p>\n

As of writing, price strength is currently at a reading of 69.36, which is its strongest point in nearly two weeks.<\/p>\n

The next visible point of resistance appears to be at the 75.00 mark, and should bulls make a run for this level, BTC<\/a> will likely move well past $25,000.<\/p>\n

Ethereum<\/h2>\n

In addition to BTC<\/a>, ethereum (ETH<\/a>) also made considerable gains today, with prices rising to as high as $1,700.<\/p>\n

ETH<\/a>\/USD hit a high of $1,700.85 earlier in the day, which comes less than 24 hours after trading at a bottom of $1,572.99.<\/p>\n

As a result of this move, ethereum climbed to a two-week high, following a move beyond a ceiling at $1,675.<\/p>\n

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

Since this peak, earlier gains have somewhat eased, as the RSI has collided with a hurdle at the 63.00 level.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, price strength is hovering at 61.61, which is marginally below the aforementioned ceiling.<\/p>\n

Should this wall break, bulls could attempt to make further runs deeper into the $1,700 region.<\/p>\n

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What do you believe is behind Thursday\u2019s price surge? 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 online trading educator. Currently, he acts as a commentator across various asset classes, including Crypto, Stocks and FX, whilst also a startup founder.

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