Bitcoin held near $79,000 on Thursday as profit-taking and consolidation kept traders cautious following its recent recovery. Analysts said the cryptocurrency remains in a constructive setup, with $77,500-$78,000 acting as key support and $80,000-$82,850 as resistance. Traders are also watching Jackson Hole commentary and upcoming US inflation data.

Analysts say consolidation could strengthen bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may set up sharper price moves.

Bitcoin traded near $79,000 on Wednesday as traders await key US PCE inflation and GDP data. While the broader trend remains bullish, rising profit-taking and resistance around…