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Bitcoin’s RSI hits overbought levels after parabolic surge in BRL terms

Technical indicators show extreme overbought conditions on Bitcoin’s 5-hour chart, with RSI at 71.60 and ADX at 63.46 amid strong volatility.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 24 Aug 2026 · 07:24 · 1 min read
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Bitcoin’s RSI hits overbought levels after parabolic surge in BRL terms

Bitcoin’s five-hour chart has entered a phase of technical fatigue following a parabolic surge, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) rising to 71.60—well above the 70 threshold that signals overbought conditions.

The asset’s immediate support is identified at 75,450 Brazilian reais, while the SuperTrend indicator stands at 73,965.90 reais. The Ichimoku Cloud spans between 70,930.00 reais and 74,292.40 reais, reflecting a compressed trading range. Volatility remains elevated, with the Average True Range (ATR) at 1.46%, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) of 63.46 underscores extreme directional strength.

A series of Doji formations around 77,000 reais highlight indecision and volatility compression, with Bitcoin currently trading approximately 12% above its mean. The bull flag pattern on the chart is estimated to be 70% complete.

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Trading strategies outlined in the analysis include an aggressive bullish entry at 77,800 reais, contingent on a five-hour close above resistance, with a stop set at 76,100 reais. Targets are set at 80,350 reais, 82,000 reais, and 85,000 reais, offering risk-reward ratios ranging from 1.5 to 4.2. A conservative bullish entry at 79,400 reais, above the prior peak, carries the same targets and a risk-reward of 1.5 to 3.8.

On the downside, an aggressive bearish entry is suggested at 75,400 reais, with a stop at 77,100 reais and targets at 72,850 reais, 70,950 reais, and 68,950 reais. A conservative bearish entry at 73,800 reais, below the SuperTrend, mirrors the same targets and a risk-reward of 1.5 to 3.8.

Risk management notes emphasize the need for caution, as a sustained move above 78,500 reais without volume could signal a buyer trap. A break below 73,900 reais may open the door to retracements toward moving averages. Analysts caution that consolidation following a parabolic advance often requires patience, with breakout confirmation essential to avoid common pitfalls at extreme price levels.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus Webb
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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