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Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a daily range between $2,300 and $2,800 since the start of August. Over the past three days, the price has struggled to break past the $2,600 mark, raising concerns among analysts and investors.  This performance has led to disappointment, particularly when compared to Bitcoin’s stronger showing this year. Critical data from Farside Investors reveals decreasing interest in Ethereum ETFs, which has added to the cautious sentiment surrounding ETH. This decline in interest may indicate broader concerns about Ethereum’s future performance.  As ETH continues to face resistance at the $2,600 level, the market remains uncertain about its ability to break higher. The next few days will be critical in determining whether Ethereum can regain its momentum or if it will continue to lag behind its peers. The market is closely watching these developments, making this a pivotal moment for ETH. Ethereum ETFs’ Underwhelming Performance  The launc...

As the United States Federal rate cut is fast approaching, analysts at QCP Capital, a global digital asset trading firm and market maker has now shared their prediction on how this development could impact Bitcoin price. According to the analysts, the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll report and Friday’s GDP data will play crucial roles in shaping Bitcoin market sentiment . Notably, these economic indicators are expected to offer greater clarity on whether the Federal Reserve will commence a rate-cutting cycle in its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 18. Economic Data To Influence Bitcoin’s Market Movements The QCP analysts has revealed that the anticipation of these events has led to cautious positioning among market participants, therefore this signals a potential “subdued volatility” for Bitcoin in the near term. Scheduled for release by September 6, the United States non-farm payrolls report is one the major economic metric that could very well influ...

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin supply sitting on exchanges has reached a new low for the year as investors continue to withdraw their coins. Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Has Been Riding A Downtrend Recently As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post , the BTC Exchange Reserve has continued its drawdown recently. The “ Exchange Reserve ” here refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of Bitcoin that’s currently sitting in the wallets of all centralized exchanges. When the value of this metric goes up, it means the investors are depositing a net number of tokens to these platforms right now. As one of the main reasons why investors would transfer their coins to exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can lead to a bearish outcome for the asset’s price. On the other hand, the indicator’s value heading in a downwards trajectory suggests the holders are withdrawing their BTC from the custody of the exchanges. Such a trend can be bulli...

Bitcoin price remained stable above the $58,500 support zone. BTC is struggling and could only start a steady increase if it clears $61,500. Bitcoin is struggling to rise above the $60,200 and $61,500 resistance levels. The price is trading below $61,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $58,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it fails to stay above the $58,500 support. Bitcoin Price Stuck In A Range Bitcoin price remained stable above the $58,000 and $58,500 support levels. A base was formed, and the price attempted a recovery wave above the $59,500 level. However, the bears were active near the $61,200 level. There was a fresh decline, and the price retested the $58,800 support. A low was formed at $58,717 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is stuck near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $61,143 swi...

Bitcoin has recently shown signs of recovery, reclaiming the $61,000 level after a brief but sharp decline earlier this week. This bounce back in price has sparked renewed interest among the crypto community, with many closely watching for the next key moves in the market . Particularly, this latest price action has led to various analyses, focusing on whether the asset can maintain its momentum and break through critical resistance levels that have previously hindered its progress . The Path Forward: Key Levels To Watch One prominent voice in the crypto community, Captain Faibik, shared his insights earlier today, emphasizing the importance of the $69,000 to $70,000 resistance zone. According to Faibik, Bitcoin has been consolidating within a ‘Descending Broadening Wedge’ for the past six months. This pattern is often seen as a precursor to a significant breakout , should the right conditions be met. Faibik pointed out that breaking through the $69,000 to $70,000 resistance leve...

As global economic uncertainty looms, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced increased volatility and is struggling to maintain its footing above critical resistance levels lost over the past month. The largest cryptocurrency on the market remains in a precarious position, but emerging signs could bode well for the BTC price and the broader crypto ecosystem. Fed’s Rate Cuts Signal Hope For Bitcoin Price Recovery One promising development is the possibility of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) later this year. According to market expert Walter Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs Asset Management anticipates that the Fed will implement a series of three consecutive 25-basis point rate cuts in September, November, and December.  Gurpreet Garewal, a macro strategist at Goldman Sachs, noted in a recent report that a weak labor market, as indicated in the upcoming August jobs report, could even prompt the Fed to adopt a more aggressive approach, potentially starting with a 50-ba...

Bitcoin price action despite being wobbly in the past days, is still being discussed by analysts. Earlier today, a CryptoQuant analyst turned the spotlight to the Bitcoin’s NVT Golden Cross, a metric that has been known to signal potential local tops and bottoms in Bitcoin’s price. According to the analyst, Burak Kesmeci, this metric is now showing a reason for concern as it is currently struggling to surpass its previous peaks. How Is The NVT Golden Cross Signalling a Warning For Bitcoin? To answer this question, it is worth first understanding what the NVT Goden Cross means. Notably, the NVT (Network Value to Transactions) Golden Cross is a major metric used to determine the health of Bitcoin’s market . It is calculated by dividing the network value (market cap) by the daily transaction volume, and then applying a moving average to this ratio. Traditionally, when the NVT Golden Cross rises above 2.2 points, it signals a local top , while dropping below -1.7 points indicates a l...

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has experienced a noticeable decline in its price over the past two days, dropping from a high of $63,000 to as low as $57,000. This decrease can be considered as unexpected as it surprised many. So far, crypto analysts are  reassessing their outlook on Bitcoin. Despite no hope of a bullish catalyst in sight, some analysts believe this ongoing plunge could be a temporary setback in a larger bullish trend. Bitcoin Decline Suggests A Setup For Massive Rally? Renowned crypto analyst Javon Marks recently shared his updated perspective on Bitcoin, suggesting that the recent dip may be a short-lived pullback rather than the start of a prolonged downtrend. According to Marks, Bitcoin exhibits several bullish patterns that point towards a recovery back to the $65,000 level. He emphasizes that while the current drop is significant, the broader market structure remains intact. Marks highlighted that one of the bullish patterns s...

Amid growing global economic uncertainties looming over financial markets, including crypto, Warren Buffett has made a significant move by selling an additional $982 million worth of Bank of America stock.  Buffett’s Sale Of Bank Of America Shares According to Bloomberg, this sale marks the continuation of his conglomerate’s reduction of investments in the second-largest US bank. Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its stake by nearly 13% through sales since mid-July, generating $5.4 billion in proceeds.  These sales mark Buffett’s most substantial retreat from an investment that has historically signaled an endorsement of Bank of America’s leadership under CEO Brian Moynihan, a figure the 93-year-old investing figure has praised in public. Adding to the narrative, technical analyst Jamil has underscored the significance of Buffett’s latest sales by questioning the rationale behind his decision to dump nearly $1 billion worth of Bank of America stock.  Citing previous ...

Monero, one of the world’s most valuable privacy-focused networks, is under immense selling pressure. XMR, its native currency, is down 11% from this week’s highs, extending losses from June 2024. Overall, XMR remains in a bullish formation, shaking off weakness from Q1 2024, when the coin fell due to compliance reasons. Several exchanges, including Binance, chose to delist Monero and other privacy coins, citing the need to adhere to laid-out laws, mainly in the United States. Boosting Privacy Features On Monero Through FCMP++ Despite the recent sell-off, the Monero community remains upbeat. On August 20, Monero developers said a pull request was made to integrate Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++). The feature further enhances Monero’s privacy, making it attractive for users who wish to conceal their on-chain transactions. Before this update, Monero relied on Ring signatures to hide the sender’s identity. To do this, Monero obfuscates each transaction so that it appears to...

On-chain data shows Litecoin has recently seen a sudden exit of small hands, which can favor LTC’s price. Small Litecoin Investors Have Been Displaying FUD Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment discussed the latest shift in Litecoin’s userbase. A couple of relevant indicators are relevant here: Total Amount of Holders and Supply Distribution. The first of these, the Total Amount of Holders , measures, as its name suggests, the total number of addresses on the LTC network carrying some non-zero balance. When this metric’s value goes up, new addresses with balance are popping up on the blockchain. This indicates that adoption is taking place, which can naturally be bullish for the asset. On the other hand, the indicator’s value decreasing suggests some investors have decided to clear out their wallets, perhaps in an attempt to exit from the cryptocurrency completely. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Litecoin Total Amount of Holders over...

As August draws to a close, Bitcoin price action has caught the attention of market analysts who believe the current monthly candle could be one of the most significant in the cryptocurrency’s history. The end-of-month price movement has sparked discussions about a potential trend reversal, particularly among those closely following technical analysis. However, while some analysts are optimistic, others urge caution, reminding traders that the month is not over, and external factors could still influence Bitcoin’s trajectory . August Candle Shows Dragonfly Doji One of the most intriguing aspects of the current Bitcoin price chart is the formation of a potential “dragonfly doji” candlestick on the monthly time frame. In a recent post on X, an analyst from HODL15Capital referred to this candle as “arguably the most interesting monthly candle in Bitcoin’s history.” Notably, the dragonfly doji is a Japanese candlestick pattern that typically indicates a potential reversal in price ...

Bitcoin is trending lower when writing, cooling off after the encouraging leg up on August 23. Although the uptrend remains, and the coin is not far away from $63,000, there is no discounting the possibility of sellers pressing on. The alignment with the dip of early August could trigger another wave of liquidation, causing panic. Bitcoin Shaky, The First Two Levels To Watch Technically, Bitcoin is within a bullish breakout formation from the bull flag established after the expansion on August 8. Additionally, from a volume analysis perspective, bulls stand a chance since prices are still inside the bull bar of August 23. As long as trading volume remains light as prices trickle lower, buyers may jump back and drive prices higher above $66,000. Even so, assuming Bitcoin bears have the upper hand, one analyst on X thinks it will be important for traders to closely monitor how prices will react at the following four reaction lines. From the Bitcoin cost-basis comparison via CryptoQu...

Bitcoin price started a downside correction from the $65,000 resistance zone. BTC could revisit $61,750 before it starts a fresh increase in the near term. Bitcoin failed to clear the $65,000 resistance zone and corrected gains. The price is trading below $63,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $63,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might slip further toward the $61,750 level before the bulls appear. Bitcoin Price Trims Gains Bitcoin price attempted more upsides above the $65,000 resistance zone . However, the bears were active and protected more gains. A high was formed at $64,950 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a decline below the $64,000 level. The price traded below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $58,572 swing low to the $64,950 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $63,...

XRP price is consolidating above the $0.5920 level. The price could start a fresh increase if it clears the $0.6050 resistance zone. XRP price is eyeing a fresh increase from the $0.5920 level. The price is now trading below $0.600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.6020 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $0.6050 resistance zone. XRP Price Aims Higher XRP price attempted another increase above the $0.6150 level. The price was able to clear the $0.6180 and $0.6220 resistance levels. However, upsides were limited above $0.630 unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum . The price traded as high as $0.6306 and trimmed most gains. It traded as low as $0.5925 and is currently consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $0.5950 level. However, the price is now trading below $0.600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Averag...

Ethereum price is consolidating above the $2,700 resistance. ETH could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,785 resistance zone. Ethereum is struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2,800 level. The price is trading above $2,700 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,720 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if there is a close above $2,780. Ethereum Price Starts Consolidation Ethereum price remained stable above the $2,650 level. ETH formed a base and started a steady upward move above the $2,720 level. There was a move toward the $2,820 level. A high was formed at $2,820 and the price is now correcting gains like Bitcoin . There was a minor pullback below the $2,780 level. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,536 swing low to the $2,820 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,720 and the 100-...

Bitcoin price gained pace and tested the $65,000 resistance. BTC must clear $65,000 to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin started a steady increase above the $63,000 zone. The price is trading above $63,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $63,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might attempt a fresh increase if it clears the $65,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Gains Bitcoin price remained stable above the $60,000 pivot level. BTC formed a base and started a steady increase above the $62,000 resistance zone. The price climbed above the $63,200 and $63,500 resistance levels. Finally, the bears appeared near the $65,000 resistance zone. A high was formed at $64,950 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $64,500 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $58,572 swing low t...

The Bitcoin price rally triggered by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s latest speech has been the major talking point in the crypto community this weekend. Analysts at trading firm QCP Capital are amongst the latest entities to weigh in on BTC’s return to within the $61,000 and $70,000 consolidation range. How Interest Rate Cuts Could Affect The Bitcoin Market In its latest report, QCP Capital reacted to the Bitcoin price rallying on the back of the Fed’s announcement of a potential cycle of lower interest rates. Based on on-chain data, this price surge was primarily triggered by spot Bitcoin demand rather than through futures or other derivatives. According to QCP, the funding rates, which indicate the cost of holding long positions in the futures market, remained flat during the rally. The trading firm mentioned, however, that if the Bitcoin price maintains support at $62,000, a rise in leveraged long positions is expected, especially as the end of the summer holidays app...

The price of cryptocurrency Toncoin (TON) has experienced a steep decline following reports of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Toncoin has been one of the best-performing digital assets in 2024, however, the altcoin has faced a rather turbulent period in the last two months. Toncoin Reacts To Telegram CEO’s Detention According to French source TF1 TV on Saturday, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested at the Le Bourget airport in France after alighting from his private jet.  Durov, a 39-year-old Russian-born Emirati, has been reportedly detained due to a “lack of control” on Telegram which French authorities believe has fostered the growth of criminal activities on the messaging app.  So far, this arrest has drawn much criticism from the tech community including many crypto users who have described such action as the French government attempting to force censorship on a free social media platform.  Notably, Toncoin, the native token of The Open Net...

In the past few weeks, following a series of corrections, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have experienced a significant surge from the lower prices of 2024.  The momentum picked up notably on Friday after Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, announced a shift in policy, hinting at a potential interest rate cut in September. This announcement has fueled optimism among investors, leading to increased market activity.  Additionally, valuable data from Glassnode reveals that long-term holders (LTH) are locking in consistent gains of $138 million in profit per day. But what does this mean for the market moving forward? Bitcoin Daily Capital Inflows Crucial For Price Stability Bitcoin long-term holders (LTH) have been consistently locking in gains over the past few months, even amid the market’s uncertainty and volatility. According to the Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Net Realized Profit/Loss chart from Glassnode, LTH are currently...

As the market gains more bullish momentum, Optimism (OP) investors become more enthusiastic after this week’s price actions. According to CoinGecko , the token is up more than 24% since last week which is currently supported by the strong bullish sentiment present within the market.  However, Optimism might have more surprises as the platform announces a major partnership that may turn the tide for Optimism with Sony entering the Web 3 and crypto space with Soneium, a venture with Startale Labs.  Sony Enters Web 3 With Soneium  In a press release yesterday, Sony announced the creation of Soneium, their first venture into the Web 3 and crypto space. According to their press release, the Soneium blockchain will be used to “explore and develop a plan to make the network public and aim to create new services by leveraging the various businesses and IP within the Sony Group.” This becomes a great deal for the crypto community. The blockchain’s focus on Web 3 games and NFT...

Cardano has gotten a lot of bullish predictions lately, especially in relation to the much-anticipated Chang upgrade. The upgrade is one of the most important upgrades for the network in a while, and this has triggered a wave of optimism among supporters. Amid this, another bullish prediction has been presented by crypto analyst Alan Santana, who predicts a significant rally for the altcoin’s price that would send it to new all-time high prices. Where Cardano Is In This Cycle In the last three years, the Cardano price has seen various waves of bullish and bearish cycles, and unfortunately, the bears look to have won out. This began after the ADA price hit its current all-time high price of $3.10 in 2021, and since then, it has been mainly down-only. While this would usually scare off investors, crypto analyst Alan Santana points it out in his bullish analysis. According to the crypto analyst, the period when the Cardano price hit a new all-time high and 2023 when the price began ...

Economist and market analyst Henrik Zeberg has made an updated bullish forecast for Bitcoin, predicting that the leading cryptocurrency could surge between $115,000 and $120,000. Zeberg, who forecasted a rise to $95,000-$100,000 in December 2022, revised his prediction based on his Business Cycle Model. Bitcoin On The Verge Of A Breakout? Despite a generally bearish sentiment in late 2022, Zeberg maintained his optimistic outlook , which he still holds today. He pointed out that while many predicted an “imminent crash,” the market bottomed out in October 2022, setting the stage for the potential rally he now anticipates. In a post uploaded today on X, Zeberg reminded his followers of his earlier predictions, highlighting that he was bullish on Bitcoin even when others were not. He has adjusted his targets upwards, aligning his forecast with what he sees as “developing euphoria” in the US markets. Although he did not specify a timeline for Bitcoin to reach these new highs, Zeberg...

A crypto analyst is predicting a massive price breakout for the XRP price , the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Despite XRP’s sluggish price performance , the analyst believes that this cryptocurrency could soar as high as 42,263%, potentially hitting an ambitious price target of $280 this bullish cycle.  Roadmap To XRP’s $280 Price Increase In an X (formerly Twitter) post on August 22, crypto analyst, Javon Marks expressed his optimistic projections for XRP , highlighting critical points where the cryptocurrency is most likely to experience a significant upward momentum. Sharing a historical price chart illustrating XRP’s price movements from 2014 to 2024, Marks outlined a unique triangle pattern which formed just before a bullish breakout in the cryptocurrency. Based on the chart’s data, the XRP price formed a triangle pattern between 2014 and 2017 , which led to its dramatic surge to an all-time high of $3.84 in 2018. Marks has identified that this triangle pattern h...