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  • Bitcoin short-term bearish signal getting stronger as the cryptocurrency market retraces.
  • The MACD in the daily range remains positive suggesting bulls would soon recommence the uptrend towards $9,000.

Trend: Short-term bearish

Volatility: High

Relative change: -207

Percentage change: 2.48%

BTC/USD daily chart

Bitcoin is trading within the apex of a falling wedge pattern, in turn, hinting a breakout in the near-term.

The price is still below the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) which upside correction will continue to be suppressed.

BTC/USD 240-minutes chart

Bitcoin makes a comeback in the wide range between $8,500 and $7,700.

The 50 SMA stays in line to offer support above $8,000.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) suggests that Bitcoin bulls have the energy to keep the price above $,000.

BTC/USD hourly chart

Bitcoin defends ascending channel support following the false breakout above $8,800 on Friday.

The short-term trend remains bearish bias as the MACD dives under the zero line.