Bitcoin (BTC)
Current Price: Approximately $77,200
Short-term Resistance: $78,000 to $80,000
Key Support: $73,000 to $75,500
Bullish Logic: Spot ETF continues to see net institutional fund inflows, on-chain data shows large holders showing signs of accumulation near key support levels.
Bearish Logic: Historical data indicates that markets tend to be more volatile and prone to declines around FOMC meetings, and $78,000 is a strong resistance level that has failed to break multiple times.
Ethereum (ETH)
Current Price: Approximately $2,320
Short-term Resistance: $2,400 to $2,427
Key Support: $2,200 to $2,250
Bullish Logic: The supply held by long-term holders continues to increase, and tokens are in a locked state.
Bearish Logic: Multiple failed attempts to break above $2,400, and the price action is weaker compared to Bitcoin, lacking independent upward momentum.
Trading Strategy Reference
1. Conservative Strategy (Recommended for Beginners First)
Mainly observe: Tonight (April 29) the Federal Reserve interest rate decision will be announced. Historical volatility shows that markets are highly prone to sharp fluctuations within 48 hours before and after the meeting. It is recommended to wait for the decision and Powell’s speech to be finalized, and for the market direction to become clearer before making plans.
Use range-bound thinking: Avoid chasing longs when prices approach resistance levels, or shorting when prices fall near support levels. Currently, the main trading range for BTC can be temporarily viewed as $73,000 - $78,000.
2. Aggressive/Short-term Strategy (Requires Strict Risk Control)
For BTC: If the daily close confirms a break below $73,000, look bearish toward the $68,000 area; if the price can effectively break through and stabilize above the $78,000-$80,000 resistance zone, it could open up room toward $85,000.
For ETH: $2,200 is a critical support level; if lost, a deeper correction may begin. Conversely, a strong breakout above $2,400 could trigger a rebound toward $2,600-$3,000.
Current Key Risks
Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Policy Statement (Maximum Uncertainty): If Powell’s speech is hawkish (emphasizing persistent inflation and reluctance to cut rates), it could trigger a broad decline in risk assets, putting pressure on cryptocurrencies. If dovish, it may serve as a catalyst for market breakout.
Geopolitical Situation: Escalation of tensions in the Middle East (especially the Strait of Hormuz) could trigger a global risk-off sentiment, leading to sell-offs across all risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Summary: Now is not the right time to open large leveraged positions. Patience is advised until tonight’s FOMC announcement, and observe Bitcoin’s final reaction to the $78,000 key resistance (whether it breaks through or faces resistance again and pulls back), which is a more cautious and safer approach. #WCTC交易王PK $BTC