The Bitcoin market has been on an incredible run over the past week, with prices up over 15%. The latest price jump was once again driven by Asia as the market tallied its largest intra-day price move on Thursday while US traders were enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday. The price could pull back this week as US traders re-enter the market and traders take profits.
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Bitcoin Price Recap
Last week began quietly with the price of bitcoin stagnant in the low $320s. The market sprung into action Wednesday as technicals were breached and prices broke mid-November resistant levels on Thursday. Natural resistance was felt Friday with the market trading sideways in the $350s through Sunday morning before jumping another 8% to close out the week.
The consolidation of prices over the past two and a half weeks has given traders a clear boost in confidence. Many traders have been waiting for this consolidation since the bull run in late-October-early-November saw bitcoin hit $500 before tumbling 40%. Those wanting to see if prices could withstand post-sell off levels before making their next move may have gotten an answer last week.
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Bitcoin by the Numbers
Bitcoin Trading Week Ahead
With US traders back in the market, we should experience a slight pull back as the buyers in the low $300s look to lock in 20-25% gains. It is unclear how much more upside there is in the near-term with many sellers looking to unwind long positions they have held since the late-October bull run.
Short-term support can be found at $360 while resistance stands at $385.
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*All data and references are current as of 9:00AM EST on 11/30/2015.
