Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $17,000 After Wiping Out $1b in Open Interest

Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $17,000 After Wiping Out $1b in Open Interest

Bitcoin has been struggling to hold above $17,000, despite this being an important price level for the cryptocurrency Where it trends next will depend largely on whether or not bulls can continue building support at this level So far, each dip below it has been met with intense buy-side support that has allowed it to ascend Where it trends next will likely depend largely on its imminent price action It is important to note that […]


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