At this point, Galaxy Digital Research Head Alex Thorn stated in a post on his X account that Bitcoin had closed the week above its 50-week moving average.
Thorn stated in his post that the recapture of the 50-week moving average is a strong signal/confirmation that bear market bottoms have formed in the past.
Thorn also noted that Bitcoin has risen by approximately 29 percent in the last 35 days, adding that such a close has occurred for the first time in 45 weeks.
“Historically, Bitcoin’s regaining the 50-week moving average has generally served as strong confirmation that the bear market is at its bottom.”
Why is the 50-Week Moving Average Important for Bitcoin?
The 50-week moving average is considered one of the technical indicators followed to assess Bitcoin’s long-term price trend. According to research published by Galaxy in early September, in four out of five completed bear markets, Bitcoin did not see a new low after breaking above the 50-week moving average for the first time. The research noted that 2021 was an exception to this historical pattern.
According to the analyst, Bitcoin closed the week around $81,000, while the 50-week moving average is around $78,800. However, this technical indicator alone does not prove the start of a new bull market. Whether the market can maintain the 50-week average as support in the coming weeks is important for the sustainability of the signal.
*This is not investment advice.