Bitcoin Faces $99K Resistance Amid $100K Hype: Analysis

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Written by Khalil Bashah

May 13, 2025

Bitcoin Faces $99K Resistance Amid $100K Hype: Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) continues its volatile journey near the $100,000 mark, a psychological threshold sparking widespread excitement in the cryptocurrency community. A detailed technical analysis by Rekt Capital on X notes that Bitcoin recently faced rejection at a critical “Lower High” resistance around $99,000 earlier this week.

However, it successfully retested the $93,500 range low as support—a level it has held since early May—before attempting to push past the $99,000 barrier again.

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Source: Rekt Capital, X Post

Rekt Capital highlights that a weekly close above this $99,000 resistance could transform it into a new support level, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin to reach $104,500.

This projection aligns with historical patterns where similar breakouts led to new all-time highs, as seen in Bitcoin’s post-halving re-accumulation phases. The analysis underscores the need for sustained momentum, a sentiment echoed by broader market trends.

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Source: X Post on Bitcoin hitting $100,000 on CME futures.

On the same day, X posts reported Bitcoin briefly hitting $100,000 on CME futures, fueling speculative forecasts of prices soaring to $150,000 by month-end

Despite the optimism, challenges remain, that Bitcoin faces significant resistance at $98,000, a level that has repeatedly capped upward movements.

Technical indicators, such as the MACD cross, suggest bullish momentum, but the market remains complex, with Ethereum’s price dynamics adding uncertainty. Rekt Capital’s chart highlights Bitcoin’s consolidation within a range, a pattern that has historically preceded significant breakouts but also carries the risk of a downward move if support fails.

For tech-savvy investors, this moment emphasizes the importance of monitoring key levels and market sentiment. While the $100,000 milestone on CME futures marks a symbolic victory, sustained price action above resistance will be crucial for Bitcoin to maintain its upward trajectory.

As the market evolves, traders must remain vigilant, balancing optimism with the technical realities of Bitcoin’s price structure.

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