Bitcoin Returns to the Chop Zone as Technicals & Fundamentals Take a Breather

Bitcoin Returns to the Chop Zone as Technicals & Fundamentals Take a Breather

The positivity in the Bitcoin market leading up to the US Presidential election was warranted in our opinion, as is the consolidation the market is currently ranging within. While we are relatively neutral on the market for the time being, our long term bias remains bullish. Following what ended up being a surprise Trump win in the U.S. elections last week, the price of Bitcoin continued its upward move that night, however, has been on a downward trajectory ever since. From a fundamental perspective, we believe much of this slide has to do with “buy the rumor, sell the news” traders taking....


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