BTC 4-hour K-line technical analysis: Bullish momentum weakens, warning of divergence between volume and price

LiquidityWitch · 2026-01-05T02:40:12+00:00

The article analyzes the 4-hour chart of Bitcoin (BTC), indicating that the price has slightly retreated but the overall trend remains positive, with the last candlestick being a bullish candle. Although moving averages show some support, trading volume is shrinking, indicating weakening bullish momentum. It recommends buy and sell price ranges and warns to pay attention to potential adjustment pressure caused by trading volume.

LiquidityWitch

2026-01-05 02:40:12

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【Crypto World】BTC 4-hour trend analysis. Comparing over time, the price has slightly retraced since midday today but has rebounded compared to yesterday morning, forming an overall bullish candlestick pattern. The last candlestick is a bullish one, with the closing price above the opening price. However, trading volume is a bit awkward—while the price is moving upward, the volume is shrinking, which is a typical sign of weakening upward momentum.

Let’s analyze the technical aspects. The MACD doesn’t show a clear trend; the histogram has remained positive but is gradually shortening, indicating that the bullish strength is waning. The KDJ indicator is currently neutral, with no golden cross or death cross. The MA10 remains above MA30 (at 16:00 and 20:00), which provides some support. However, the divergence between volume and price is somewhat perplexing.

Regarding trading strategies, based on the technical analysis: buy entry points are at 86953.24 and 88143.1747, with a stop-loss set at 87104.14 for long positions. If bullish, the target sell prices are 92033.0 and 91815.75, with a short stop-loss at 91989.66. Recent support is at 88194.0, and resistance is at 92033.0. The recent price range has touched a high of 91532.0 and a low of 87541.85.

Overall, although the pattern is still upward, the energy is waning, and close attention should be paid to whether trading volume can effectively support the move; otherwise, there may be a correction pressure ahead.

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ETHReserveBank

· 1h ago

The whole concept of divergence between price and volume has long become boring... Is it going to fall again? Or is it a trap to lure more buyers? I really can't understand.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-06 13:37

The divergence between price and volume is the most annoying thing. When the price pushes up but the volume shrinks, it feels like the bulls are distracted.

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GasWrangler

· 01-05 03:09

ngl the volume divergence here is actually concerning—price going up but volume tanking? that's sub-optimal technicals, tbh. macd histogram shrinking while staying positive is demonstrably a weakening impulse, not bullish at all if you analyze the data properly. those buy levels might work but without volume backing it up, it's just... mathematically inferior imo

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SchroedingersFrontrun

· 01-05 03:03

I've seen this kind of divergence between price and volume many times. Every time, they say the momentum is weakening, but then another wave comes. It's a bit annoying.

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degenonymous

· 01-05 03:02

Divergence between price and volume is the most annoying thing to see. Even if it looks like it's going up, no one is following, and sooner or later, it will fall.

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 01-05 02:59

The classic concept of price-volume divergence has been discussed many times, but this time it feels a bit fake... Are the bulls losing their support?

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-05 02:55

Be careful with divergence between price and volume; it feels like a downward plunge is coming.

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