Inverted Cup and Handle – BTC May Slump to 21k
December was a big disappointment for all crypto bulls that expected to see Bitcoin at $100,000 and beyond by the end of the year. The promising bullish engulfing candle on the weekly chart has failed to propel BTC price above 52k, and the leading cryptocurrency dumped to the levels where it spend the whole month – around $47,000.
But it seems the worst is not over yet. As you can see on the chart above, a well-defined inverted cup and handle pattern is formed. The pattern would be completed if the price drops below the ice line. That would encourage bears to continue short-selling and send BTC prices lower. Based on the height of the inverted cup and handle pattern, the price can slump to approximately $21,500.
The first half of 2021 was very promising, however, it looks like Santa decided not to visit hodlers this year. Will 2022 be any better? Well, if you believe chart patterns are reliable, then joining bears could be a good idea.