BTCUSD Market Analysis & Trade Outlook (May 9th 2025) 📊 BTCUSD Market Analysis & Trade Outlook (Post $103,500 Target)
Instrument: BTCUSD
Strategy Type: Probabilistic Breakout with Elliott & Gann Confluence
Current Price: $102,600
Trade Horizon: 2–5 Days
Timeframes Observed: 4H / Daily
🔍 Market Overview
BTCUSD has successfully completed the prior trend continuation target of $103,500, respecting the bullish structure on 4H and Daily timeframes.
As of now, price is consolidating just below key resistance, printing a high of $103,800 and retracing slightly to $102,600. This signals a potential decision zone where BTC may either continue its advance or initiate a deeper pullback.
I define short-term key boundaries between:
Upside: $106,200 – $108,400
Downside: $96,850 – $95,700
📐 Technical Structure & Key Zones
Support Zone: $ 97870 , $96,850–$95,700 (Previous consolidation + high volume node)
Resistance Zone: $106,200–$108,400 (Measured move & fib cluster area)
Structure Bias: Bullish above $99,000; bearish pressure increases below $96,850
🔄 Elliott Wave Count (Short-Term, 4H)
BTC appears to be in a Wave (3) of a higher-degree Wave 3, following a Wave (2) retracement toward $94,500.
Current price movement is within a sub-wave 3 of (3), with the recent high at $103,800 potentially marking a sub-wave 3 top.
A brief corrective Wave 4 could develop toward $100,500–$99,000, before a final Wave 5 drives price into the $106,200–$108,400 zone.
If price fails to hold above $96,850, the structure may morph into a larger corrective Wave (4), targeting the lower boundary.
📊 Gann Analysis
The Gann 1/1 angle from the March swing low is currently intersecting near $102,500–$103,000, offering resistance.
Next key Gann levels:
Above: $106,200 (120°) and $108,400 (135°) resistance arcs
Below: $96,850 and $95,700 align with 45° and 60° support angles
Timewise, entering a minor Gann cycle window on May 10–11, often associated with inflection points. Watch for breakout or reversal signals near this period.
🎯 Trade Scenario Outlook
🟢 Bullish Scenario (Breakout)
Trigger: 4H close above $104,000
Target Zones:
TP1: $106,200
TP2: $108,400
Invalidation: 4H close below $99,000 (consider tightening SL)
🔴 Bearish Scenario (Pullback)
Trigger: Break below $99,000, especially on strong volume
Target Zones:
TP1: $97870 or $96,850
TP2: $95,700
Invalidation: Close above $104,000 invalidates pullback thesis
⚙️ Strategic Trade Notes
Scalping & Swinging Options:
Consider range scalps within $102,000–$99,000, but prepare for trend breakout.
Swing traders may build positions on retracement (Wave 4) with invalidation below $97870, $96,850.
Risk Management:
Use volatility-adjusted stop losses under key Gann levels or 50EMA on 4H.
Consider tightening stops or taking partials near $106,200 to protect gains if price extends.
📌 Conclusion
BTCUSD remains in a bullish macro structure but approaches a key inflection zone. A break and hold above $104,000 could launch the next impulsive leg toward $108,400. Conversely, failure to hold above $99,000 opens the door for a deeper retracement to $ 97870, $96,850–$95,700. Traders should remain flexible, aligning with the prevailing momentum while respecting structural boundaries.
