Price High
Daily highest price of BTC in USD
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Market Data |
| Unit | Dimensionless |
| Resolution | 1d |
| Assets | BTC |
| Tier | Basic |
| API Endpoint | GET /v1/prices |
| Field | high |
Overview
The daily high is the maximum BTC/USD price reached during each UTC trading day. It represents the peak of buying pressure within a 24-hour period.
Interpretation
Daily highs form the upper boundary of each day's price action. A series of higher highs confirms an uptrend, while lower highs signal weakening momentum. When the daily high fails to exceed the previous day's high, it often indicates resistance.
Use Cases
- Resistance identification: Cluster of daily highs at a price level reveals strong resistance
- Breakout detection: When the high exceeds a previous significant high, it signals a potential breakout
- Volatility measurement: The high-low range measures daily volatility and trading activity
- Candlestick patterns: Upper wicks (high minus max of open,close) reveal rejection at higher prices
API Usage
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.blocklens.co/v1/prices?start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-12-31&limit=365"
Related Metrics
- Price — BTC market price
- Price Open — Daily opening price of BTC in USD
- Price Low — Daily lowest price of BTC in USD
- Price Close — Daily closing price of BTC in USD