Bitcoin weekly close in focus after BTC price fails to revisit $80K
Bitcoin brought its bull market support band as a key level for BTC price action to reclaim during the weekly candle close....
Key takeaways
- 1Bitcoin dropped to $77,200 after failing to reclaim $80,000, with latest high at $79,500 on April 22, 2026.
- 2Bull market support band, absent since October 2025, is now critical for BTC; weekly close this weekend is key.
- 3Fed unlikely to change rates next week; US inflation data and oil prices below $100 are next major catalysts.
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Why it matters
Bitcoin's struggle near $80K and return of the bull market support band signal potential trend reversal; Indian retail investors should monitor the weekly close and upcoming US macroeconomic data, as Fed policy and geopolitical tensions directly impact crypto volatility and price recovery momentum.
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