Bitcoin / U.S. Dollar(BTC-USD)

Bitcoin / U.S. Dollar (BTC-USD) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for BTC-USD · data as of Jul 21, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$66,508.84last close · Jul 21, 202652-week range $57,717.55$105,370.00 · 36.88% below the high

BTC-USD Rising Wedge Pattern

BTC-USD is currently forming a rising wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Jul 21, 2026.

A rising wedge usually breaks lower, but BTC-USD is breaking higher out of it instead — a notably bullish turn. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $82,770.66 (+5.3%). Across 10,660 backtested rising wedges, the setup followed through 50.4% of the time, averaging +0.20R; BTC-USD's own rising wedges have hit 50.0%.

DirectionBullishTarget$82,770.66Projected move+5.3%Breakout level$78,838.97

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BTC-USD's Most Recent Rising Wedge Trade

BTC-USD's most recent completed rising wedge resolved as a loss: it broke down on Mar 27, 2026 near $68,136.48, then was stopped out at $72,997.88 on Apr 10, 2026 — a 7.1% move (-1.25R) over 14 sessions. Across 32 backtested rising wedges, this setup wins 40.6% of the time.

OutcomeLossResult-7.1%R-1.25REntry$68,136.48Exit$72,997.88

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How Rising Wedges Have Performed

Win rate
50.4%
Avg return
+0.20R
Backtested trades
10,660
BTC-USD win rate
50.0%

Historical pattern statistics (1987-01-30 – 2026-07-13), not a prediction.

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BTC-USD Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on BTC-USD's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
Rising WedgeMar 27, 2026 @ $68,136.48Apr 10, 2026 @ $72,997.88Loss+14.0% · -1.25R
TriangleJan 5, 2026 @ $93,845.62Jan 30, 2026 @ $84,110.99Loss+10.5% · -1.03R
Falling WedgeNov 13, 2025 @ $98,473.73Jan 31, 2026 @ $77,120.94Win+21.7% · +2.37R
TriangleOct 29, 2025 @ $109,023.88Nov 20, 2025 @ $87,951.44Win+22.0% · +2.82R
TriangleOct 26, 2025 @ $111,649.49Nov 4, 2025 @ $101,468.15Loss+20.3% · -1.25R
Falling WedgeApr 11, 2025 @ $84,200.36May 17, 2025 @ $103,161.07Win+19.9% · +1.94R
TriangleMar 29, 2025 @ $82,533.90Apr 22, 2025 @ $93,472.00Loss+17.7% · -1.73R
Bullish PennantJan 17, 2025 @ $100,925.79Feb 25, 2025 @ $88,583.74Loss+18.9% · -1.04R
Falling WedgeSep 17, 2024 @ $61,249.72Nov 25, 2024 @ $93,000.01Win+26.9% · +3.64R
TriangleApr 12, 2024 @ $65,672.25Jul 5, 2024 @ $55,204.09Win+18.2% · +1.47R
Bullish PennantJan 2, 2024 @ $44,500.36Jan 12, 2024 @ $42,773.03Loss+11.9% · -0.35R
Bullish PennantDec 20, 2023 @ $42,470.31Jan 12, 2024 @ $42,773.03Win+12.5% · +0.12R

Recent Rising Wedges on Other Charts

LINstopped −4.3%Jul 21, 2026EWstopped −7.5%Jul 20, 2026SPGIstopped −8.3%Jul 16, 2026BROhit target +6.9%Jul 15, 2026

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BTC-USD Support and Resistance Levels

On the weekly chart, price is resting in the open space between a floor below near $57,799.35 and a ceiling above near $134,058.04.

  • Price hasn't touched either edge recently, so there's no clear direction either way yet.
  • The next move usually shows itself when price reaches one of those edges — the clearest reads tend to begin right at one of these lines.

BTC-USD Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Jul 21, 2026$65,213.05$66,990.00$65,106.79$66,508.84
Jul 20, 2026$64,681.79$65,860.00$63,691.60$65,214.39
Jul 19, 2026$64,796.36$65,000.00$64,238.08$64,681.31
Jul 18, 2026$63,893.99$64,911.00$63,842.35$64,799.09
Jul 17, 2026$63,789.60$64,434.00$62,452.52$63,888.80
Jul 16, 2026$64,712.04$65,043.00$63,690.78$63,785.08
Jul 15, 2026$64,988.65$65,647.00$64,431.11$64,710.00
Jul 14, 2026$62,253.40$65,152.00$62,190.40$64,965.04
Jul 13, 2026$63,740.32$64,427.00$61,750.06$62,247.73
Jul 12, 2026$63,773.05$64,299.00$63,588.20$63,747.61

BTC-USD Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is BTC-USD forming right now?
As of Jul 21, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a rising wedge on Bitcoin / U.S. Dollar (BTC-USD) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $82,770.66.
Is a rising wedge bullish or bearish?
The rising wedge detected on BTC-USD is a bullish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $82,770.66. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a rising wedge pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the rising wedge family (10,660 trades over 628 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 50.4% of the time with an average of +0.20R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What is the price target if BTC-USD's pattern breaks out?
The detected rising wedge has a geometry-based measured-move target of $82,770.66 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was BTC-USD's closing price on Jul 21, 2026?
Bitcoin / U.S. Dollar (BTC-USD) last closed at $66,508.84 on Jul 21, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.