decline gathered pace Thursday, sending prices under the 200-day simple moving average , a good indicator of long-term trends in both traditional and crypto markets.
Markets that consistently trade below the 200-day SMA are said to be in a downtrend, while those trading above the average are bullish. BTC rose past the 200-day SMA in October, when the average value was $28,000. The breakout – fueled by expectations for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. – paved the way for a sharp rally to record highs above $70,000 by March.
A close below that level could lead to further selling and downward price momentum, as traders often use trendline breakdowns as indicators to make trading decisions.