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Bitcoin Breakout Confirmed, But Is It Real Or A Bull Trap?

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Last Updated: April 18, 2026 11:30 pm
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Bitcoin has confirmed a breakout from its macro downtrend on the linear chart, signaling a potential shift in broader market structure. However, with the price now sitting at a key resistance zone on the logarithmic chart, uncertainty remains. The coming sessions will be crucial in determining whether this move develops into a sustained bullish trend or a potential bull trap.

Macro Breakout Signals Possible End Of Bear Cycle

Historically, Bitcoin bear markets conclude once the price begins to steadily climb above the macro downtrend on linear charts. Following yesterday’s daily close, Scient notes that we have officially confirmed a breakout from this primary trendline. This shift in market structure has prompted a strategic search for high-potential setups across various altcoins.

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Despite the linear breakout, the question remains whether this move is a genuine trend reversal or a temporary deviation. While the linear chart shows a clear breach of resistance, the log chart tells a different story. Currently, the price is sitting exactly at a major resistance level on the logarithmic scale.

The validity of this move depends heavily on how the price reacts to these overlapping levels in the coming sessions. If this move turns out to be a fakeout, the price will lose momentum quickly. In that case, Bitcoin would likely fall back below the linear resistance.

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Source: Chart from Scient on X

To confirm true strength across both linear and log perspectives, the price needs to push into the mid-$80,000 region. Holding that level for several daily closes would effectively flip the macro structure from bearish to bullish, turning all subsequent price dips into high-conviction buying opportunities for long-term investors.

The upcoming seven to ten days represent a pivotal window for Bitcoin’s medium-term trajectory and the broader market. This timeframe will determine if the current breakout can overcome the log resistance or if the market requires further consolidation. 

Bitcoin Nears $80,000 Target As Momentum Holds Steady

According to Crypto Candy, Bitcoin is currently moving in alignment with previous projections, showing strong momentum as it nears the primary target of $80,000. The analyst notes that the asset has almost reached this milestone, and if the current buying pressure persists, the price is expected to enter the $80,000 zone shortly.

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While the upward trajectory is clear, potential short-term retracements before the final target is hit are likely. These minor pullbacks are considered natural market breathers and do not shift the broader bullish outlook. 

The current bullish bias remains intact as long as Bitcoin sustains its position above the $73,000 level. This price point serves as the definitive line in the sand for the current move. With this, the path toward $80,000 remains the most likely scenario for the immediate future.

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BTC trading at $76,995 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com
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