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The Bitcoin Channel Nobody Is Watching (New Year’s Crash!)
Bitcoin Descending Parallel Channel Continues To Guide BTC Price Action Xanrox explains in his TradingView analysis that Bitcoin is currently trading inside a blue descending parallel channel. This channel has been respected multiple times on both the upside and downside, creating a consistent rhythm of lower highs and lower lows. Bitcoin price has not broken out of this structure, which keeps the broader trend intact. BTC price movements inside a channel often look confusing on lower timeframes. Zooming out makes the structure clearer. Xanrox points out that as long as Bitcoin remains inside this descending channel, expectations of sustained upside remain limited.
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BTC price is now sitting close to the upper boundary of the descending channel. Xanrox highlights this zone as a critical area where Bitcoin has repeatedly struggled. The region around $90,000 to $91,000 aligns with prior rejections on the chart, making it an area where price behavior deserves attention. Another technical element reinforces this level. The analysis notes an unfilled fair value gap between $91,000 and $92,000. Gaps like this often act as resistance when price approaches them. Bitcoin price pushing into this zone without a confirmed breakout keeps the structure bearish rather than bullish. BTC Price Structure Still Favors Resistance Over Breakout One key theme in Xanrox’s TradingView work is understanding where price sits within a structure. BTC price near resistance inside a descending channel does not signal strength by default. The analysis emphasizes that resistance zones are typically where downside moves begin, while support zones are where price stabilizes. Bitcoin price moving lower from resistance would not break the pattern. It would simply follow the logic of the channel. Xanrox stresses that structure matters more than sentiment when evaluating BTC price direction. The analysis also considers timing. January has historically been one of the more challenging months for Bitcoin price. Xanrox does not frame this as a guarantee but rather as context that becomes relevant when BTC price is already near resistance. When seasonality aligns with structure, the chart deserves extra attention. Bitcoin entering January without breaking above the descending channel keeps the current setup intact and limits bullish assumptions. Bitcoin Support Levels Show Where BTC Price Could Move Next On the lower side of the channel, Xanrox identifies key support zones that have previously attracted demand. One major level sits around $74,620, which marks a prior swing low earlier in the year. This level stands out as a potential area where Bitcoin price could stabilize if the channel continues to play out. BTC price moving toward support would not represent panic or failure. According to the TradingView analysis, it would reflect normal behavior inside a well defined structure. Read Also: Everyone Is Bearish on XRP Again—Here’s Why That’s Not a Bad Thing Xanrox’s approach throughout the analysis remains consistent. Bitcoin price is viewed through structure, not emotion. BTC price reacts to zones, trends, and timing rather than narratives or short-term excitement. As the new year approaches, Bitcoin continues to move inside a channel that has quietly dictated its behavior. Whether BTC price respects support again or tests resistance once more, the structure outlined by Xanrox remains the key reference point. Watching how Bitcoin behaves inside this framework may offer clarity before the next major shift becomes clear.