Weekly Trading Analysis: A Detailed Breakdown of Market MomentumBTC 11th August to 17th August 2025
Bitcoin ended the prior week near $124K after hitting all-time highs, then pulled back toward $115K early in this week. What followed was a period of stabilization and consolidation. This week's action reflects both caution following the record peak and anticipation amid policy developments and institutional interest that continue to shape BTC’s trajectory.
Hourly Analysis
This week opened with a softened price environment, as BTC slipped below both the 50 and 200 EMAs. A sell-off ran BTC down to around $115K before buyers gradually regained footing.
Through midweek, BTC stabilized and began a slow recovery, reclaiming the 50 EMA. Trading volume remained moderate, indicating cautious participation as bulls and bears waged a quiet tug-of-war.
By Thursday and into Friday, sellers regained control, pushing BTC down again toward $115K. Despite attempts to stabilize, BTC closed out the week near that level, still below key moving average resistance—signaling that short-term strength is tentative and closely tied to macro developments.
Daily Analysis
On the daily chart, Bitcoin displayed a pronounced rejection after brief price spikes. Although BTC reached fresh ATHs in the prior week, this week saw a sharp retracement and increased volatility.
BTC broke below the 50 EMA and failed to reclaim it—creating a lower high and lower low pattern on the daily. This signals short-term bearish structure.
Yet, BTC remains well above longer-term support and historical accumulation zones. Sustained consolidation around $115K keeps bullish longer-term trends intact, but a breakout above the 50 EMA will be required to confirm resumed upside momentum.
Summary
This week’s Bitcoin action has been a careful recalibration. After blasting past previous highs, BTC pulled back and tested the waters near $115K without committing to a broader corrective structure.
Key considerations heading into next week include:
Watch for a breakout above the 50 EMA on the hourly timeframe
Monitor whether daily structure breaks back higher or slides further
Stay alert to macro and institutional catalysts that could re-energize momentum
Caution remains the guiding sentiment—but BTC’s longer-term bullish foundation still appears intact.
