Bitcoin price today is trading near $98,950 after briefly touching $99,421 earlier on May 8. This surge above $99,000 marks the asset’s highest level since March, fueled by breakout momentum from a two-day bull flag formation. However, with short-term indicators showing signs of cooling, Bitcoin price action may face resistance as it tests key psychological and technical levels near $100K. What’s Happening with Bitcoin Price? Bitcoin price chart (Source: TradingView) On the 4-hour chart, BTC broke decisively out of a sideways consolidation pattern between $96,000 and $97,800, lifting toward $99,400 before encountering intraday rejection. This push confirms a bullish continuation pattern that had been building since early May. The structure is supported by higher lows and rising channel support, signaling strong underlying demand. The latest breakout follows a textbook sequence of bullish setups—multiple failed breakdowns, reclaim of support zones, and breakout above descending trendline resistance. The intraday chart also shows a recent flip of $97,600 into support, which is now the key area to watch for bullish continuation. Still, the price has not y… The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction for May 9: Can Bulls Hold the $99K Breakout? appeared first on Coin Edition .