Everyone’s favorite cryptocurrency hit new multi-day highs at $240.44 today. This is above the previous BTC swing high reached on January 30th at $234.99. Other altcoins followed suit but many were unable to break higher and remain locked in a range. But despite the bitcoin’s gains today, the $300 round figure continues to be key in the battle to generate a new rally.
Bitcoin Hits $240 but Key $300 figure Far Off
After peaking at $240.44 today, BTC/USD fell back and is currently quoted at $236.48. The lack of follow-through after the break of $235 should worry the bulls. We already saw one failed attempt to break out of the range on the low side. Two days ago BTC fell to a low of $208, below the previous swing at $212. But prices quickly reversed to close slightly up on the day at $225. Today that move up continued to $240. There is a chance that the bulls may get trapped in a similar manner as the bears did below $212.
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