BTCUSDShort (sell)Pending order

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Pullback

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By Rafael Costa ·
Win rate 100% over 1 closed trade · best on XAUUSD
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Charts · 4 in this plan

The idea

This trade is based on Bitcoin appearing to lose some upward momentum after hitting a peak, which is seen through the momentum gauge (RSI) moving above a certain strong level and then falling back below it, suggesting a likely decline ahead.

4 hours (H4): Bitcoin is showing a sideways trend with mild downward pressure. The price is sitting near a support area but hasn't made a clear move yet, indicating some indecision among buyers and sellers.

1 hour (H1): On this timeframe, the momentum indicator rose above a high threshold and then slipped back below it, with a recent bearish candle confirming the start of a downward move. The price is just below its short-term average, signaling selling interest.

5 minutes (M5): In the short term, Bitcoin recently attempted to move higher but encountered resistance just above the current price level. The momentum gauge remains moderate but there is hesitation to push above this zone, indicating potential seller strength.

1 minute (M1): The very short-term view shows the price pulling back slightly after a brief rise. The momentum gauge mirrors this, moving lower, which supports the idea of a short-term drop after the recent peak.

Market conditions: There are no major economic events scheduled around this trade, so price moves will likely be driven mostly by market sentiment and technical levels rather than news impacts.

Risk: This trade could result in a loss if Bitcoin reverses and moves above the stop loss level, which is placed right above the recent highest price point over the last 10 candles. The target aims for a similar distance lower, reflecting an equal reward-at-risk setup based on this RSI signal. Movements against the trade idea or unexpected strength in Bitcoin could trigger the stop loss.

Not financial advice.

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Rafael Costa

Win rate100%
Closed trades1
Best instrumentXAUUSD
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