The Trend Angle tool (built into TradingView’s Trend Line drawing) measures the inclination of a trend line in degrees relative to the horizontal axis. It helps gauge trend strength:

• ~0°–30°: Sustainable, healthy trend.
• 45°: Strong momentum (hold Shift while drawing for exact 45°).
• 60°+: Often unsustainable—signals potential exhaustion, overheating (bullish) or panic selling (bearish), increasing pullback risk.

The angle displays automatically on the line label when enabled in settings.

How to Use It Effectively on BTC Charts

• Draw a standard trend line connecting swing points.
• Right-click the line → Settings → Check “Angle” to display degrees.
• Interpret: Steep angles (>60°) on lower timeframes (e.g., 4H) often precede corrections; shallower on higher timeframes indicate longevity.
• Combine with volume/RSI for confirmation—divergence at steep angles warns of reversals.

Example in Practice

On a 4-hour BTC chart during a parabolic rally (e.g., early 2025 surges), a trend line along rising lows might show 65°–70°—flagging overheating and imminent pullback, as seen in prior cycles.

Current Bitcoin Application as of December 15, 2025

Bitcoin is trading around $89,000–$90,000, consolidating after a ~29–36% correction from its October 2025 all-time high near $126,000. Recent action shows mild recovery attempts, holding support near $88,000 but facing resistance at $92,000–$95,000 amid low year-end volume.

Trend Angle Scenarios:

• Short-term (4H/daily): Recent downtrend from October highs shows moderate negative angles (~-30° to -45°)—sustainable selling pressure, not panic.
• Recovery legs: Any upside trend lines from recent lows (~$88,000) currently show shallow ~20°–35° angles—healthy if sustained, but failure to steepen suggests weak bulls.
• Watch: If a breakout above $95,000 forms a new uptrend >60°, it could signal overheating and quick reversal risk; sustained 30°–45° would support resumption toward $100,000+.

Here are examples of the Trend Angle tool on TradingView charts, plus BTC analyses highlighting angle measurements and current December 2025 setups:

Steep angles add caution—current shallow consolidation favors range-bound action. Key: Break >$95,000 with moderate angle for bullish continuation; drop $88,000 risks steeper downside. Pair with other tools for best results.