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The crypto market crash today has resulted in a liquidation of 3.59% from its global valuation. This came hours after the U.S. stock market correction with Nvidia Wiping out $279 Billion from its portfolio. Following this, Bitcoin price plunged below $58,000 and recorded a low of $55,673.16. On the other hand, the altcoin leader, Ethereum …
August proved to be one of the toughest months for the crypto market, marked by a significant decline in overall market capitalization, which fell to a six-month low of $1.96 trillion amid what analysts called “Black Monday.” This downturn saw Bitcoin (BTC) plummet from $68,000 to approximately $49,000, igniting concerns among bullish investors. However, market expert Lark Davis suggests that the choppy sideways price action may soon come to an end, paving the way for a potential surge as bullish factors align for the fourth quarter. Final Opportunity To Buy At Discounted Prices? In a recent social media post, Davis highlighted that the coming 3-4 weeks could represent a final opportunity for investors to acquire their favorite cryptocurrencies at discounted prices. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) have seen notable declines, with losses of 6.7% and 5.7%, respectively, over the past week. Among the cryptocurrencies that Davis identifies as particularly attractive, Solana (SOL) fits the bill as it is currently trading at around $129, down nearly 16% over the same period. Related Reading: Solana Sees 7,600% Surge In Institutional Inflows, Here’s Why Despite these tempting prospects, historical data shows that September is typically a challenging month for BTC. Analysis shows that in six of the last seven years, Bitcoin has finished September in the red, with an average loss of around 4.5%. If this trend continues, some analysts predict that Bitcoin could fall to around $55,000 by the end of the month. This could have a ripple effect throughout the cryptocurrency market, as other tokens often mirror Bitcoin’s price movements. A Key Catalyst For Crypto Market Recovery Adding to the complexity of the current market landscape are upcoming interest rate decisions that could significantly affect Bitcoin’s short-term volatility and long-term trajectory, as Bitcoinist reported on Monday. Per the report, a potential 25 basis point cut by the Federal Reserve may signal the beginning of an easing cycle, potentially increasing liquidity and promoting long-term price appreciation for Bitcoin. On the other hand, a 50 basis point cut could trigger an initial price spike, followed by a correction as recession fears resurface. Bitfinex’s recent report warns that a rate cut could lead to a 15-20% decline in Bitcoin’s price, with projections suggesting a bottoming out between $40,000 and $50,000. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Surge To $18 In Third Elliott Wave Phase Despite the potential for short-term volatility, a notable bullish development could support Davis’s optimistic outlook. The anticipated distribution of $16 billion in cash from FTX to its customers may inject significant capital back into the market. Analysts believe that a significant portion of this payout will likely be reinvested in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Solana, creating significant buying pressure for the last part of the year. Ultimately, the potential influx of capital from the FTX distribution, combined with the expected cyclical surge in the crypto market in the year of the Bitcoin Halving event, could lead to significant gains for various tokens and an overall increase in market capitalization. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
As the Tron ecosystem continues to experience significant adoption, the community has successfully come to an agreement on the Sun Pump Protocol’s revenue allocation strategy introduced by the project’s founder Justin Sun. This agreement represents a major turning point for the Tron network since community members agreed on how to distribute the generated funds, guaranteeing […]
Ethereum price dived below the $2,420 and $2,400 support levels. ETH tested $2,300 and is now showing signs of a decent recovery wave. Ethereum is attempting a recovery wave from the $2,300 zone. The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must clear the $2,500 resistance to start a steady increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price extended losses below the $2,420 level. ETH even traded below the $2,400 support before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $2,308 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave like Bitcoin. There was a move above the $2,320 and $2,350 resistance levels. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,564 swing high to the $2,308 low, but there are many hurdles on the upside. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,440 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,564 swing high to the $2,308 low. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,440 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $2,500 level. A close above the $2,500 level might send Ether toward the $2,550 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,650. An upside break above the $2,650 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,800 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,440 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,320. The first major support sits near the $2,300 zone. A clear move below the $2,300 support might push the price toward $2,250. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,120 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,040. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,300 Major Resistance Level – $2,440
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A recent report revealed that crypto-based investment products saw significant outflows last week. The negative flows, led by the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surpassed $300 million on August 31, suggesting a broader adverse sentiment among investors in various regions. Related Reading: FTX Repayment Plan Faces Potential Hurdle From SEC Scrutiny The US Leads Crypto […]
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Ethereum price started another decline below the $2,550 support. ETH could dive toward the $2,250 support zone before the bulls emerge. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,550 level. The price is trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above $2,400 to start another increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,620 support and extended losses. ETH traded below the $2,550 and $2,500 support levels like Bitcoin. It even tested the $2,400 support. A low was formed near $2,401 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,420 level. The price is testing the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,500 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,500 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,596 swing high to the $2,401 low. The first major resistance is near the $2,550 level. A close above the $2,550 level might send Ether toward the $2,620 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,660. An upside break above the $2,660 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,800 resistance zone in the near term. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,420. The first major support sits near the $2,400 zone. A clear move below the $2,400 support might push the price toward $2,320 where the bulls could emerge. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,250 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,110. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,400 Major Resistance Level – $2,500
Justin Bons, the founder and chief investment officer of European cryptocurrency fund Cyber Capital, has once again criticized the operations of Ethereum L2 solutions. In a recent X post on Saturday, Bons tagged these blockchain platforms designed to improve the scalability of the Ethereum network as dangerous with the capacity to cart away users’ funds […]
So far in 2024, the Ethereum price performance has fallen short of market expectations. Instead of rallying alongside Bitcoin to new all-time highs as expected, it stalled and failed to claim $4,000 even at the height of its rally. Now, with the third quarter in full gear, the Ethereum price may still be far from […]
The Ethereum price has been on a seesaw motion in the past few weeks, oscillating between the $2,500 and $2,750 zone. The altcoin struggled to make a mark in the past week, as its value fell to as low as $2,400 at some point. While the price performance of the Ether token has been uninspiring […]
Ethereum (ETH) which is addressed as ultra-sound money due to its deflationary supply method, now appears to be facing new challenges that have prompted some analysts to question whether this narrative still holds. A prominent crypto analyst, Thor Hartvigsen, recently highlighted this issue in a detailed post on X, where he discussed the current state […]
Bitcoin’s failure to maintain above $60,000 is pulling altcoin prices toward their recent swing lows. What will it take to turn the market around?
Ethereum whales are on the move once again, with thousands of ETH being transferred at a rapid pace in the past few days. One of the latest ETH whale transfers spotted recently was carried out by the project’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin, triggering speculations about the digital asset’s potential in the long term. Another Huge Ethereum […]
Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-biggest cryptocurrency, is experiencing notable selling pressure due to continuous dumping by whales and institutions. Amid this market downturn, whales and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin have transferred a significant over 15,706 ETH worth $40.13 million in the last 24 hours, as reported by the on-chain analytic firm Lookonchain. Ether Whale Dumps …
The cryptocurrency market has taken another hit, with the overall market cap dipping by 2%. Bitcoin is currently trading around $59,150, raising concerns about whether it can recover in the coming week. Analyst Josh of Crypto World said that Ethereum’s price remains within a larger bearish trend. However, in the short term, the price is …
Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $2,400 zone. ETH is now struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2,600 resistance zone. Ethereum started a recovery wave above $2,500 and $2,550. The price is trading below $2,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above $2,485 to start another increase in the near term. Ethereum Price Attempts Recovery Ethereum price remained stable above $2,400 and attempted a recovery wave like Bitcoin. The price was able to rise above the $2,480 and $2,500 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,792 swing high to the $2,395 low. The price even surpassed the $2,550 resistance. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. However, the bears were active near the $2,600 resistance. They protected the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $2,792 swing high to the $2,395 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,550 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $2,600 level. A close above the $2,600 level might send Ether toward the $2,660 resistance. The next key resistance is near $2,720. An upside break above the $2,720 resistance might send the price higher toward the $2,820 resistance zone in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,600 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $2,500. The first major support sits near the $2,485 zone. A clear move below the $2,485 support might push the price toward $2,420 where the bulls could emerge. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,320 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,250. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,485 Major Resistance Level – $2,600
With Ethereum price reclaiming the $2,500 mark, top altcoins have displayed a significant uptrend in their respective portfolios. Moreover, Ethereum-based altcoins have recorded a similar price action by breaking out of their resistance levels. Planning on investing in these tokens but concerned about their future? That has fueled questions like “Will ETH price reclaim $3K?” …
For many operators, high market volatility has turned Bitcoin mining into a real rollercoaster. But, some operators enjoy a smooth ride: in just one week, miners reported more than $3.40 million in profits. Related Reading: Crypto Payments Set To Soar? Coinbase CEO Says It’s Just A Matter Of Time This surge in profit comes at […]
Amid Ethereum’s continuous free fall in price, renowned crypto analyst Michael Van De Poppe highlighted the asset’s current weakness in a post on X earlier today and when there could be a potential rebound. Van De Poppe’s outlook comes at a time when Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has continued to experience significant downward pressure, much like its counterpart, Bitcoin. In the past 24 hours, ETH has seen a decline of 3.7%, bringing its current trading price to $2,491. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Finally Over the Slump? These 2 On-Chain Metrics Suggests a Bullish Turn Ethereum Outlook: When Will A Price Recovery Happen? Van De Poppe noted in the post that Ethereum was rejected at the 0.046 BTC level and is now approaching high timeframe support areas. The analyst mentioned the possibility of a bullish divergence forming, which could lead to a rally later this week or next. However, this potential recovery is contingent on ETH finding support and reversing its current trajectory. $ETH is super weak, it remains to be the case. Rejected at 0.046 BTC and is currently falling towards HTF support areas. There might be a case of a bullish divergence standing up, but then it should be rallying from later this week into next week. pic.twitter.com/liVwA7moSm — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) August 28, 2024 Another crypto analyst, Javon Marks, shared a more optimistic outlook for Ethereum, drawing parallels with Bitcoin’s recent performance. Marks suggested that Bitcoin’s earlier successful breakout above $67,000 hints at what’s next for ETH. He speculated that if Bitcoin could continue to climb, it could pave the way for Ethereum to reach its target of $4,811 or higher. However, this potential recovery depends on Bitcoin’s ability to maintain its upward momentum and break above key resistance levels. Marks noted: Bitcoin climbing even more for ETH’s ‘following’ fulfillment to $4811.6 could result BTC breaking above $67,559, which opens up $116,000+ and much, much more room to lead the crypto market into heightened bullish phases. Simplicity. Market Liquidations Surge As Traders Bet On Rising Prices Meanwhile, the recent price drops in Ethereum and Bitcoin have significantly impacted traders, with many being caught off guard by the sudden downturn. According to data from Coinglass, over 92,000 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, resulting in total liquidations of $325.03 million. Ethereum accounted for $86 million of these liquidations, with $67.90 million coming from long positions. This suggests that many traders expected ETH to rise in price, only to be met with the opposite outcome. Bitcoin, too, saw substantial liquidations, accounting for $111.78 million of the total. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Dives: Is Bearish Control on the Horizon? Similar to Ethereum, the majority of these liquidations were from long positions, indicating that many traders did not anticipate the price decline. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Due to regulatory hurdles, XRP failed to initiate a significant rally alongside other notable cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum in the 2021 bull cycle. There has been much speculation about when the altcoin will surge again. However, a market expert has recently shared insights into when the actual price impact for XRP will develop, indicating a positive future for the crypto asset. Real Price Impact For XRP On The Horizon SMQKE, an observer and researcher of Current Tech Shift, has disclosed the period for the much-anticipated rally for XRP to come to light, emphasizing the key developments that may influence the value of the digital asset in the future. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts 42,263% Breakout For XRP Price To $280, Here’s The Roadmap The expert bases his prediction on the recent developments around the Ripple-Russia Presentation, which implies that major confirmation was provided that all of the big banks that have teamed up with Ripple, including leading banks that are crucial to the system, such as Standard Chartered, Santander, and Bank of America, are currently running in test mode. “If these major banks are still in the testing phase, it means they have not yet fully integrated Ripple’s technology into their daily operations,” he added. Because of this, SMQKE believes that XRP has been unable to move significantly despite its potential utility. XRP may be struggling to undergo a major price upswing, but SMQKE asserts that this development is encouraging for XRP’s future because systemically important banks are participating in the ongoing testing. As a result, the researcher is confident that after the tests are over and the big banks have transitioned to full-scale adoption of Ripple’s technology, the real price effect for XRP will take place. This is because once these tests are successfully concluded, there will be a greater need for XRP as a utility asset in financial transactions, potentially resulting in a sharp increase in the altcoin price. Current State Of The Market In A “Wait And See” Phase According to the expert, the market could be in a “wait and see” phase. This is because investors might be delaying pushing up XRP’s price until they see definite evidence of widespread acceptance and regulatory certainty around the asset. Related Reading: XRP Set To Explode? Top Analyst Predicts $33 Rally The legal litigation between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a major roadblock for the potential of XRP. SMQKE’s insights suggest that investors await the lawsuit’s conclusion before pouring massive capital into the crypto asset market. If the lawsuit ends and Ripple’s technology integration tests with big banks go live, there is a good chance that the value of XRP will witness a notable price rally, possibly to new all-time highs. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin’s fall below $60,000 signals near-term weakness, but longer-term investors continue withdrawing coins from exchanges, signaling a bullish outlook.
During a recent disclosure, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin surprised the crypto community by revealing that he earns almost $139,500 from the Ethereum Foundation annually. Related Reading: $2 Billion Market Cap: Tokenized Treasuries Register Explosive Growth This revelation comes at a time when the Foundation’s spending habits have come under scrutiny and raise conversations of transparency […]
After attempting to follow Gold in a bullish outlook in the past few weeks, Ethereum (ETH) led the altcoin industry in significant losses in the past 24 hours. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $297 billion and a daily average traded volume of around $20 billion, dropped nearly 8 percent in …
Data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) Open Interest plummeted during the latest market retrace, but Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) have been resilient. Solana & Ethereum Open Interest Has Only Seen A Mild Retrace According to data from the analytics firm Santiment, Bitcoin has seen its Open Interest plunge after the pullback in its price. The “Open Interest” here refers to a metric that keeps track of the total amount of derivatives positions related to a given asset (in USD) currently open on all exchanges. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $64,000, But This Pattern Could Mean Bull Run Isn’t Safe When the value of this metric goes up, investors will be opening new positions in the derivatives market right now. As new positions generally suggest a rise of total leverage in the market, the Open Interest registering this trend can lead to more volatility for the cryptocurrency’s price. On the other hand, the indicator observing a decline implies some investors are either closing up their positions of their own volition or getting forcibly liquidated by their platform. The asset tends to behave more stably once such a decrease goes through. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Open Interest for three top coins in the sector, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, over the past month: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Open Interest has dropped around 7.5% in the past day. The reason behind this plunge will likely be the asset’s retrace to levels under $63,000. Interestingly, while Ethereum and Solana have registered similar price drawdowns inside this window, the Open Interest is only down around 2% for both of them. It’s possible that Bitcoin was simply the most leveraged of these assets, so the relatively small price drop was enough to cause significant liquidations. There are also some other possibilities, however. The investors may be more interested in the altcoins right now, choosing to close down BTC-related positions and opening up more positions related to alts like Solana and Ethereum. It’s hard to say whether this increased appetite for speculation around Solana and Ethereum relative to Bitcoin is a positive for the market. Still, it does set these coins up to see some action shortly. Related Reading: Bitcoin Tops & Bottoms Occur When This Metric Spikes, Analytics Firm Reveals On the topic of liquidations, data from CoinGlass has revealed the exact figures related to the Open Interest flush the cryptocurrency sector has witnessed in the last 24 hours. The table shows that $107 million in cryptocurrency derivatives contracts have found liquidation during the past day, with over $88 million of these coming from the long contract holders alone. SOL Price At the time of writing, Solana is trading around $156, up almost 7% over the past week. Featured image from Shutterstock.com, CoinGlass.com, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
The Ethereum Foundation increased yearly spending on new institutions, which accounted for 23.8% of the foundation's expenses in 2022.
On-chain data shows the Ethereum whales have recently gone on a significant accumulation spree, a sign that could be bullish for ETH’s price. Ethereum Whales Have Added 200,000 ETH To Their Holdings Recently As explained by analyst Ali Martinez in a new post on X, the ETH whales have gone on a buying spree recently. […]