Bitcoin Is In A Sideways Trend Below $120,000

Jul 21, 2025 at 18:17 // Price

The price movement has remained steady

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) began a sideways decline below the $120,000 mark after its recent peak.


Bitcoin price long-term prediction: bullish


On July 14, as Coinidol.com wrote, Bitcoin plummeted sharply after reaching the resistance level of $123,120. A long candle wick indicated the presence of sellers in the price movement. The largest cryptocurrency is currently trading above the current support level of $116,000 but below its high of $120,000. Once the price breaks above the $120,000 mark, the uptrend will kick in and BTC will rise to $133,000.


Selling pressure will increase if Bitcoin price falls below the $116,000 low or the 21-day SMA support. BTC price is currently below its recent high.

BTC price indicators analysis


Three long candlesticks break above the $120,000 level. This indicates significant selling pressure at the $120,000 level. The 21-day SMA is higher than the 50-day SMA and is close to the price bars. On the 4-hour chart below, the moving average lines are horizontal, indicating a sideways trend for Bitcoin.


Technical indicators



Key supply zones: $110,000, $115,000, $120,000



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


BTCUSD_(Daily Chart) - July 20.jpg

What is the next move for BTC?


BTC’s upward trend has stalled at $120,000. On the 4-hour chart, the BTC is in a horizontal trend, trading above the $116,000 support but below the $120,000 barrier. The price movement has remained steady due to the presence of Doji candlesticks. Doji candlesticks indicate traders’ indecision about their next move.


BTCUSD_( 4-Hour Chart) July 20, 2025


Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. They are not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by CoinIdol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

Source: https://coinidol.com/bitcoin-sideways-trend-below/