BTCUSD: Trend lost momentum, sideways within price blockBITSTAMP:BTCUSD Analysis – October 21, 2025
Overview
Yesterday, BITSTAMP:BTCUSD failed to sustain its bullish momentum and closed below the EMA, indicating that the uptrend has weakened and the market has potentially shifted back into a bearish phase.
Current structure (H4)
On the H4 timeframe, BITSTAMP:BTCUSD is moving sideways within a price block, reflecting an ongoing indecision between buyers and sellers.
At the moment, the market lacks a clear direction and is consolidating within a tight range, waiting for a breakout to define the next move.
In such a challenging and uncertain market environment, the best approach is to stay patient, wait for clear confirmation, and avoid forcing trades when price action is still unclear.
Above all, capital preservation and risk control should remain the top priority.
Trading plan
Bearish scenario:
If price consolidates with weak momentum below the EMA and near the lower boundary of the price block, we can consider short positions, following the downside momentum.
Bullish scenario:
If price moves back above the EMA, then forms a tight accumulation near the upper boundary of the price block while the EMA holds below price, this would signal that bulls are regaining control in that case, consider long positions.
Notes:
Avoid entering trades when price is still within the mid-range of the block.
Wait for clear price reactions around key boundaries.
Maintain strict risk management and limit exposure per trade.
Daniel Miller @ ZuperView
