NewsBTC •
May 19, 2026 at 07:20 •
Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) sits at a technical crossroads after losing a crucial support level, leading some market observers to suggest that this week’s price will be decisive for whether the flagship crypto can reclaim upside momentum or extend its recent losses. Related Reading: Trillion-Dollar Italian Bank Moves To XRP, But How Much Have They Bought? Bitcoin 21W EMA Retest To Be Decisive After closing the week at around $77,450, Bitcoin started the new week falling to a new local low of $76,050. The cryptocurrency had been trading between $76,300 and $82,500 throughout its May rally, failing to break out of the crucial resistance despite multiple attempts. In a Monday analysis, market observer Rekt Capital noted that Sunday’s drop saw BTC close below the key 21-Week Exponenti...
