NewsBTC •
April 9, 2026 at 02:40 •
Analysis
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,500 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,650 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a new bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $70,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Holds Support Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $69,500 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,200 levels. The pair even rallied above the $72,200 level. A high was formed at $72,728, and the price started a downsi...