CNBC: Bitcoin extends losses, slides under $3500 to lowest since September 2017
Coming off a week of heavy losses, bitcoin fell as much as 10 percent and set a fresh low at $3,447.58 on Sunday, according to data from CoinDesk. That was the cryptocurrency's lowest level since September 2017. It later recovered to roughly $3,945 as of 6 p.m. ET.
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BTC.X in downward trend: price may drop because broke its higher Bollinger Band on September 03, 2026
BTC.X broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 61 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In 21 of the 61 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at 34%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for BTC.X moved out of overbought territory on September 04, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 13 of the 42 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 31%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BTC.X as a result. In 41 of 143 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 29%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BTC.X turned negative on September 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 66 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 20 of the 66 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 30%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BTC.X declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 30%.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
BTC.X moved above its 50-day moving average on August 17, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for BTC.X crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 19, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 4 of 22 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 18%.
The 50-day moving average for BTC.X moved above the 200-day moving average on September 08, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a +0.92% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BTC.X advanced for three days, in 128 of 424 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 30%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 145 of 397 cases where BTC.X Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 37%.
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