Bitcoin Stalls Above $112,000 After Losing Its Uptrend

Aug 19, 2025 at 14:09 // Price

Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways below the $120,000 mark since July 7.


Bitcoin price long-term prediction: ranging


Upside momentum has broken above the $120,000 mark twice but has been rejected. The Bitcoin price has fallen, but is still trading between $112,000 and $120,000.


Bitcoin price has stopped close to the $115,000 low and the 50-day SMA support. In the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has been stuck between the moving average lines. If the bears break below the 50-day SMA support, the selling pressure will intensify. Bitcoin will fall and test the $112,000 level, the current support.


However, Bitcoin will reach $120,000 and $123,000 if it bounces back and breaks above the 21-day SMA. Currently, the price of Bitcoin stands at $113,628.

BTC price indicators analysing


In the last 24 hours, the BTC price has retraced between the moving average lines. The largest cryptocurrency will have to move in a range between the moving average lines.


On the 4-hour chart, BTC is trading below the moving average lines, indicating a fall. Selling pressure has eased as Bitcoin has corrected higher.


Technical indicators



Key supply zones: $120,000, $125,000, $130,000



Key demand zones: $100,000, $95,000, $90,000   
 


BTCUSD_(Daily Chart) - AUG.18, 2025

What’s the next move for Bitcoin?


Bitcoin price has fallen above $112,000 after being rejected at a high of $124,517. On the 4-hour chart, Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range, above the $115,000 support but below the moving average lines. Bitcoin will change once the current trading range is broken.


BTCUSD_(4-hour Chart) - AUG. 18, 2025


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