empty
24.01.2023 12:45 PM
Bitcoin hit $23k ahead of important economic reports: is it worth waiting for a local correction?

Despite the obvious overbought, Bitcoin continues its upward movement. The asset broke through the $23k level, where the price is consolidating for further upward movement.

At the same time, there is no significant increase in daily trading volumes, which may indicate a weakening of the bullish trend. The $23k–$23.4k resistance zone does not allow the cryptocurrency to continue a confident bullish rally, and the slowdown in the upward trend of trading volumes complicates the situation.

This image is no longer relevant

Another reason for Bitcoin's slowdown may be important economic reports that will appear this week. Today, the publication of Microsoft's financial statements is expected, and its results will have a direct impact on stock indices, and therefore on Bitcoin.

This image is no longer relevant

Also, on Thursday and Friday, the indicators of the durable goods market and the level of core inflation will be released. All these publications will be a prelude to the Fed meeting next week, and therefore we can expect a gradual increase in volatility in key markets, including cryptocurrency.

Fundamental incentives for further growth

At the current stage of the price movement, it is extremely beneficial for Bitcoin to maintain a high level of correlation with stock indices. For example, Carlson experts note that the end of January is historically one of the strongest periods in the stock market.

This image is no longer relevant

As a result, SPX broke through the $4,000 level, and Bitcoin climbed above $23k. At the same time, CoinShares notes a significantly increased interest in financial products based on cryptocurrencies. The inflow amounted to $37 million, which is also the result of a local thaw in the global economy.

JPMorgan experts, analyzing the state of the global economy, change the pessimistic forecast, adding a little hope to it. The bank's analysts believe that 7 out of 9 classes of financial assets indicate a decrease in the probability of a recession in the United States to 50%. Recall that at the end of 2022, JPMorgan believed that the probability of a recession in the United States was 85%–100%.

This image is no longer relevant

A similar opinion was expressed by Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, who said that the agency predicts U.S. GDP growth in 2023 by 1%. Thus, the financier believes the United States may avoid an economic recession.

At the same time, JPMorgan analysts note that in the near future we should expect profit-taking on stock instruments. The same applies to cryptocurrencies because the growth of the asset in January allows, at least, to fix a breakeven.

BTC/USD Analysis

In a fundamental way, nothing has changed on the Bitcoin daily chart. The cryptocurrency is in a consolidation phase near the $22.9k–$23.1k area. The bearish positions remain strong, as evidenced by the retest of the $23k level for four days in a row without visible success.

This image is no longer relevant

At the same time, the bears fail to develop a downward trend, as buyers instantly absorb volumes near the $22.9k level. This indicates a strong bullish trend and an early breakout and consolidation above $23k.

In the medium term, Bitcoin remains extremely overbought. The technical RSI and Stochastic indicators have been moving above the 85 levels since the beginning of January, and the stubbornness of the bulls will eventually lead the market to a deeper correction.

Results

Bitcoin maintains a steady bullish potential, which greatly increases the full-fledged breakdown of the $23k level in the coming days. Despite the need for a correction, the asset will continue to hold the $22.9k level and move upward.

This image is no longer relevant

At the current stage, BTC correction is not expected, as there has been a significant activation of buyers. Considering this local decline, we should expect it in the presence of a combination of factors, including mass profit taking, increased volatility and the activation of large sellers.

Artem Petrenko,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Summary
Urgency
Analytic
Artem Petrenko
Start trade
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

Deep corrections and crypto winters are over for Bitcoin

After briefly pausing in response to Friday's news about President Trump signing three new bills regulating the digital asset market in the US, Bitcoin resumed its upward movement and reached

Jakub Novak 10:46 2025-07-21 UTC+2

Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on July 21

Bitcoin spent the weekend relatively calmly, trading within the range of $ 117,000 to $ 118,500, while Ethereum posted a solid gain, updating its monthly high to around $ 3,800

Miroslaw Bawulski 10:22 2025-07-21 UTC+2

Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on July 18

Bitcoin returned to the $121,000 mark today, but failed to hold above it. Ethereum broke through the $3,600 level. In addition to the fact that all necessary cryptocurrency-related bills passed

Miroslaw Bawulski 08:42 2025-07-18 UTC+2

Solana has the potential to continue its rally to the next resistance level on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Solana – Friday, July 18, 2025. With a Golden Cross condition between the EMA (50) and the EMA (200) as well as the RSI (14) in the neutral-bullish area, there

Arief Makmur 07:02 2025-07-18 UTC+2

Bitcoin Forecast for July 18, 2025

Yesterday, Bitcoin tested the support level of 117,730 with a long lower shadow on the daily candle and closed the day above the inner line of the green price channel

Laurie Bailey 04:46 2025-07-18 UTC+2

Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on July 17

Bitcoin attempted several times yesterday to break above the 120,000 level but failed to succeed. Ethereum, on the other hand, completed its task and easily jumped from 3,100 to 3,300

Miroslaw Bawulski 09:05 2025-07-17 UTC+2

Some market makers fix profits

Meanwhile, as Bitcoin rebounded to the $119,000 level, some major players in the cryptocurrency market were quick to take profits after recent large price movements. Investment firm Ark Invest

Jakub Novak 13:22 2025-07-16 UTC+2

Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on July 16

Yesterday, Bitcoin experienced a modest correction but overall remained above the $117,000 mark, clearly indicating that its bullish prospects remain intact — it just needs a catalyst. Ethereum climbed back

Miroslaw Bawulski 09:51 2025-07-16 UTC+2

Bitcoin in limbo

Bitcoin buyers appear to be somewhat confused, as the FOMO currently dominating the market could backfire on those trying to jump on the "last train", — which, in reality

Jakub Novak 15:34 2025-07-15 UTC+2

Crypto week

While Bitcoin and Ethereum are undergoing a correction and doing so rather effectively, lawmakers and cryptocurrency advocates in the United States are preparing for one of the most important weeks

Jakub Novak 11:19 2025-07-15 UTC+2
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.