Bitcoin Near $81,500 as Technical Signals Split
Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo
Bitcoin traded around $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with short- and long-term indicators pointing in different directions and the overall technical outlook neutral.
Bitcoin hovered around $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, as technical measures showed no clear advantage for buyers or sellers, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Short-term moving averages pointed to selling pressure, while longer-term averages remained favorable to buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) registered 46, alongside a neutral overall technical rating.
Support levels were concentrated near $81,000, with resistance stretching toward $82,500. Those levels framed the price range highlighted in the report amid the conflicting signals.
Source: Bitcoin.com News
