Bitcoin has cleared a key long-term hurdle.

$BTC closed the week above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks, with the latest close around $81,000 versus the 50-week average near $78,100 to $78,800.

Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn has noted that Bitcoin’s historical reclaim of this level has often coincided with bear-market bottoms.

History also gives some context to the signal. Galaxy’s research found 13 previous instances where Bitcoin reclaimed its 50-week moving average during completed bear markets, with only two later producing another lower low.

BTC also remains above its 200-week moving average, which Galaxy has identified as a longer-term floor during previous major market declines.

The key point now is whether Bitcoin can maintain weekly closes above the 50-week level as the market moves into the next phase.

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