Bitcoin's price hovered around $81,500 on October 17, 2026, caught in a technical standoff between short-term bearish signals and longer-term bullish trends. Support is strong near $81,000, while resistance lies around $82,500 to $83,000, with a key test ahead that could determine if Bitcoin resumes its upward momentum or dips toward $79,694. Technical indicators like the RSI and moving averages show mixed signals, reflecting uncertainty among traders. A break above $82,500 could signal recovery, while a drop below $81,000 might lead to further declines.
Bitcoin trades at Rp1.459.460.387 on Pluang as of Oct 18, 2026 03:41 WIB, showing a slight 0.09% decline in the past day. Market activity on Pluang is nearly balanced with 51% of orders to sell and 49% to buy, indicating cautious sentiment among traders. The typical hold time for Bitcoin on the platform is 111 days, reflecting a moderate investment horizon.
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U.S. spot funds linked to Bitcoin and Ether experienced net withdrawals totaling $548.5 million over five trading sessions ending October 16. Ether funds accounted for $320.1 million of these outflows, while Bitcoin funds saw $228.4 million withdrawn...
