Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has shown renewed vigor as it continues to successfully push through key resistance levels. Currently trading above $94,000, this price action substantiates a breakout pattern that echoes previous major rallies. This resurgence is supported by a surge in spot buying and a growing institutional interest.
The Bitcoin price action has exhibited a pattern of higher lows and higher highs since April began. Trading volumes have steadily increased after each consolidation, pointing to a growing demand from both retail and institutional participants.
A connecting bullish trend line is evident, with support near $94,200 on the hourly BTC price chart. Data from TradingView corroborates that Bitcoin has consistently stayed above its 100-hourly simple moving average, demonstrating clear strength.
Analysts suggest that if Bitcoin can overcome the $95,500 resistance zone, the next targets could be $96,250, followed by $97,500 and $98,800. At press time, the hourly MACD was gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Moreover, the hourly RSI was above the 50 level. Short-term pullbacks remained shallow. The immediate support was at $94,200, and stronger support was at $93,500.
Institutional buyers have been bolstering their Bitcoin portfolios, further fortifying the breakout. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, recently announced the purchase of 15,355 BTC in April. The total purchase cost was $1.42 billion, averaging at $92,737 per Bitcoin. This move increased Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings by 3%, pushing the total value of its holdings to more than $50 billion.
Despite some apprehensions due to the upcoming FOMC meeting on May 7, the overarching quarterly bullish structure prevails. Analyst @astronomer_zero has noted that FOMC events lead to local retracement, even on an uptrend. However, he emphasized that the current quarterly move is based on higher time frames which are typically more potent than intra-month reversals.
The market is also witnessing persistent spot-driven moves, with negative funding rates and local pullbacks creating more robust bases for higher prices. Data shows that sudden spot premium shifts have helped maintain upward pressure on Bitcoin.
Support for Bitcoin’s ongoing strength is further bolstered by the macroeconomic environment. The global M2 money supply expansion, the rising institutional interest, and the scarcity theory have lured more people to invest in the asset.
Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick has predicted that Bitcoin price could reach $120,000 in Q2. He added that he expects Bitcoin to reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 if current trends persist.
Meanwhile, long-term holders are tightening supply by refusing to sell into strength, adding pressure on available liquidity. With significant inflows into Bitcoin-associated ETFs and companies like Strategy continuing aggressive accumulation, Bitcoin’s bullish case remains strong.
Market participants will closely monitor the $95,500 resistance zone. A successful breakout above this level could lead to strong continuation toward $98,800 and beyond. Immediate support for Bitcoin price remains at $94,200 and $93,500, providing a cushion for any local retracements.