BTC/USDT: price today 81,330, 22. -3.86%
The key support zone for the bitcoin giant today, October 22, 2026, is immediately at $80,000 USD, with a strong technical floor at $79,676 USD.
After failing to break through the $84,261 USD resistance the previous day, the price is trading under pressure in the $81,300–$81,500 USD range.
Immediate support (psychological range): The $80,000 USD zone acts as the first short-term psychological support level.
Key technical support (short term): The critical level to defend is at $79,676 USD. This zone has successfully acted as a “floor” during the last three price pullbacks. If selling pressure breaks through this level, the price could seek lower support levels.
Macro trend support: From a broader perspective, the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) is near $76,121 USD, serving as the main structural line of defense for preserving the overall bullish structure.
Currently, short-term indicators (such as the RSI around 45–46 and a bearish MACD histogram) show that bears have greater momentary control ahead of this Friday’s major options expiry.
The key support zone for the bitcoin giant today, October 22, 2026, is immediately at $80,000 USD, with a strong technical floor at $79,676 USD.
After failing to break through the $84,261 USD resistance the previous day, the price is trading under pressure in the $81,300–$81,500 USD range.
Immediate support (psychological range): The $80,000 USD zone acts as the first short-term psychological support level.
Key technical support (short term): The critical level to defend is at $79,676 USD. This zone has successfully acted as a “floor” during the last three price pullbacks. If selling pressure breaks through this level, the price could seek lower support levels.
Macro trend support: From a broader perspective, the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) is near $76,121 USD, serving as the main structural line of defense for preserving the overall bullish structure.
Currently, short-term indicators (such as the RSI around 45–46 and a bearish MACD histogram) show that bears have greater momentary control ahead of this Friday’s major options expiry.
