BTC Breaks Resistance, Still in Extreme Fear
$BTC closed at $74,290. Up 1.5% on the day. The close is above the $73,953 resistance. First confirmed close above that level. Fear & Greed sits at 21 — Extreme Fear. Next resistance: $75,937. That is the line. https://t.co/3Gj0JtGQ3z
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