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Crypto Market Post-Market Review

May 21, 202612:00 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
Bitcoin (BTC)
77,111.70
-0.45%
Ethereum (ETH)
2,113.18
-0.65%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.7% Moderate
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bearish
77,111.70
-0.45%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Bearish
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (38.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 79,391 opens the door to further downside probing. The 38 reading on the momentum gauge signals persistent softness. Sellers maintain the edge until a reclaim of the 50-line. On the MACD, the fast line has crossed below the signal line with a negative histogram — confirming the bearish momentum shift. The scoring engine flags Long Put with a 55% conviction score — the strongest signal in today's scan.
Support / Resistance
Support65,725.26
Resistance82,792.21
Moving Averages
21-day SMA79,332.96
50-day SMA76,202.31
100-day SMA72,430.31
200-day SMA80,938.08
Moving Average Signals
No significant recent moving average crosses.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI at 38.0 confirms strong selling momentum, though nearing oversold territory.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Inverted V-Shape / Double Top Formation
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)82,792.21
23.6%78,764.41
38.2%76,272.63
50.0%74,258.73
61.8%72,244.83
78.6%69,377.59
Low (100.0%)65,725.26
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)85,010.91
Ext 1.272 (Up)87,434.42
Ext 1.618 (Up)93,339.59
Ext 1.13 (Dn)63,506.55
Ext 1.272 (Dn)61,083.05
Ext 1.618 (Dn)55,177.88
Trade Setup
Entry
77,111.70
Stop Loss
78,194.79
Take Profit
74,945.54
Risk / Reward
2.0
Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put55%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread55%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread52%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
Ethereum (ETH)
Strong Bearish
2,113.18
-0.65%
Intraday
Bearish
Daily
Strong Bearish
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (28.6)Oversold
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
Analyst Summary
Loss of the 20-day SMA (2,258) flips the near-term structure bearish — the moving average now acts as a ceiling rather than a floor. The 29 RSI reading places the asset in the oversold zone. Watch for a bullish divergence — it would signal the selling wave is exhausting. MACD histogram turns negative, adding weight to the bearish thesis. Long Put leads the strategy table at 72% — directional bias and vol regime both align.
Support / Resistance
Support2,016.99
Resistance2,464.78
Moving Averages
21-day SMA2,259.38
50-day SMA2,261.60
100-day SMA2,151.56
200-day SMA2,566.93
Moving Average Signals
Bearish short-term cross (21-EMA crossed below 50-SMA) — Trend accelerating downward
Momentum (RSI)
RSI is extremely low at 28.6 (Oversold), suggesting selling pressure may have exhausted and a bounce is possible.
MACD Analysis
MACD histogram is negative and expanding, indicating sellers hold a strong momentum advantage.
Bollinger Bands
Price is trading comfortably within the Bollinger Bands, representing normal historical volatility levels.
Volume Analysis
Recent volume spikes on down-days warn of active distribution and seller dominance.
Chart Pattern / Signal
Lower Highs and Lower Lows (Downtrend Structure)
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
High (0.0%)2,464.78
23.6%2,359.10
38.2%2,293.73
50.0%2,240.89
61.8%2,188.05
78.6%2,112.82
Low (100.0%)2,016.99
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
Ext 1.13 (Up)2,523.00
Ext 1.272 (Up)2,586.58
Ext 1.618 (Up)2,741.52
Ext 1.13 (Dn)1,958.78
Ext 1.272 (Dn)1,895.19
Ext 1.618 (Dn)1,740.25
Trade Setup
Entry
2,113.18
Stop Loss
2,153.80
Take Profit
2,031.94
Risk / Reward
2.0
Strong Sell
Top Options Strategies
Long Put72%
Buy OTM Put
Put Ratio Backspread72%
Sell 1 higher Put + Buy 2 lower Puts
Bear Call Spread69%
Sell Call + Buy higher Call
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Key Takeaway
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