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Bitcoin Struggles to Break Resistance Amidst Range-Bound Trading

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Last updated: May 17, 2026 2:30 am
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Published: May 17, 2026
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Bitcoin remains under pressure as bulls find it challenging to regain control over higher price levels, with recent market activity highlighting significant resistance. The cryptocurrency has struggled to break through key resistance zones, leading analysts to focus on critical Fibonacci support areas where buyers might step in to stabilize the ongoing decline and fend off a deeper correction.

The situation has intensified following Bitcoin’s inability to breach the resistance peak of $82,885. According to crypto analyst Kamile Uray, the 4-hour chart suggests that downside risks persist, and price action could remain weak as long as Bitcoin remains below the essential $78,203 level. Uray emphasized that failing to surpass this threshold could result in a downturn towards the $74,929 region, where buyer intervention might occur to stem the downward momentum. However, if a significant recovery fails to materialize from this zone, it could lead to a more pronounced correction in the broader market.

Uray also pointed out the $71,000–$68,000 range as a critical Fibonacci support area, anticipating stronger buying interest if prices reach this point. On the positive side, key resistance levels include the $98,000 mark and the $107,000–$109,000 range, which are likely to serve as formidable barriers should Bitcoin attempt another rally.

Another analyst, Ultimae, noted that Bitcoin has been moving within a range-bound structure for the past ten days, exhibiting minimal momentum in either direction. The market has been stabilizing around the $78,700 level, previously identified as a key support zone. Maintaining this support is crucial for short-term stability; however, a decisive break below it could propel Bitcoin toward the $77,000 target amidst growing bearish pressure.

On the upside, Ultimae indicated that the $80,000 area no longer poses a significant resistance threat, while the more critical resistance point is identified near the $83,000 mark. A successful breakout beyond this region could enhance bullish momentum, paving the way for potential movement toward the $87,000 target zone.

For now, Ultimae believes Bitcoin is likely to remain constrained within its current range unless a clear directional breakout occurs. As long as neither support nor resistance levels are decisively breached, the prevailing outlook favors sideways consolidation rather than signaling the start of a robust trending move in the market.

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