On-chain data shows ancient Bitcoin investors have been waking up at a higher rate than ever before during the current cycle so far. Bitcoin 10+ Year Old Tokens Have Been Seeing Large Movements Recently As explained by CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno in a post on X, the current Bitcoin cycle has seen more […]
On Thursday, May 23, Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) engaged in discussions with El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD). This meeting highlights a growing interconnection between the two nations, focusing particularly on Bitcoin (BTC) adoption and regulation strategies. Is Argentina Following El Salvador’s Bitcoin Path? Roberto E. Silva, the President of CNV, along […]
Crypto expert Michael van de Poppe has outlined an important price level from which Bitcoin must break out. He claims that once it achieves a successful breakout, the flagship crypto will see a new all-time high (ATH). Bitcoin Needs To Break Through $70,000 Van de Poppe mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Bitcoin needs to break through $70,000 on the lower time frame (LTF) basis. Once that happens, the analyst claimed that Bitcoin will likely see a new ATH. Related Reading: Prepare For Impact: Market Expert Says Biggest Disaster In Crypto Yet To Come He also noted that lower timeframe regions at $67,000 were holding. Meanwhile, he highlighted Bitcoin’s long consolidation, stating that almost three months have passed since the crypto token remained in that range. . However, the crypto expert believes that Bitcoin will likely remain stuck in this range for a “substantial period,” with the flagship crypto possibly trading lower. This is because he foresees a rotation from Bitcoin towards Ethereum and other altcoins, which will cause the flagship crypto not to move to the upside. This long consolidation period was expected from BTC. Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, predicted that the crypto token would continue to range between $60,000 and $70,000 until August. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has also repeatedly mentioned that Bitcoin will face such a long consolidation period, which he claimed is good for Bitcoin. He noted how the flagship crypto hit a new ATH before the halving event brought about an accelerated cycle. However, a long consolidation period means Bitcoin is trying to resynchronize with previous halving cycles. He suggested this is better since it will make the bull run longer. Rekt Capital claimed If it successfully resynchronizes with the previous bull cycles, Bitcoin will peak sometime in September or October next year. In a recent X post, Rekt Capital mentioned that “there is still scope for additional consolidation at these highs” but added that the time left in this phase “is slowly running out.” The chart the analyst shared suggested that Bitcoin simply needs to break out from the $70,000 range before it enters into the ‘parabolic uptrend’ phase. BTC May Be Headed To $78,000 Next Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto recently suggested that Bitcoin could be headed to $78,000 on its next leg up. He revealed that the flagship crypto had broken out of an inverse head and shoulders pattern and was currently “bull flagging for the next move.” He highlighted $78,000 as the price target for this next move. Related Reading: Terra LUNA’s LUNC Set To Jump 13x, Analyst Reveals The Drivers In a subsequent X post, he claimed that BTC retesting its support level might be the next step before this “explosive rally” finally happens. Bitcoin potentially rising to $78,000 is significant as it could clear the road for the flagship crypto to hit $100,000. Crypto analyst Crypto Jebb previously mentioned that there is a “great degree of likelihood” that Bitcoin would rally to $100,000 should it break its current ATH of $73,800. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin ETFs, led by Grayscale and BlackRock, have amassed over 1 million BTC, nearing 5% of the total Bitcoin supply.
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Argentina wants to learn from El Salvador’s experience of Bitcoin adoption and other cryptocurrency activities.
The hallowed halls of academia are embracing the digital age, with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) announcing a one-of-its-kind Bitcoin course. Launching in March 2025, this program promises to be the first of its kind in Europe, offering a comprehensive exploration of Bitcoin for business professionals. However, the hefty price […]
Samson Mow criticizes political support for crypto, warning it could compromise Bitcoin's core values and lead to ecosystem failures.
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The Bitcoin price has cooled off after surging to as high as $71,000 on the back of the Ethereum ETF approval news last week. Not long after the price spike, the premier cryptocurrency witnessed a correction to $67,000 and appears to be back in a consolidation range. Interestingly, Bitcoin whales seem to be awakening from their slumber, as they have been loading their bags with significant BTC amounts in the past few days. This begs the question – can the returning whales’ appetite push Bitcoin to a new record-high price? Is A Return To All-Time High Imminent? A pseudonymous analyst shared in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post that Bitcoin whales are showing an increased buying appetite and getting active in the market once again. The relevant indicators here are the total whale holdings and a moving average tracking a 30-day percentage change in the balance. Related Reading: Prepare For Impact: Market Expert Says Biggest Disaster In Crypto Yet To Come Whales are entities (individuals or organizations) that own substantial amounts of a cryptocurrency (typically at least 1,000 BTC, in this case). Due to the size of their holdings, whales are often able to influence price movements and market dynamics through their activities. In the Quicktake post, the on-chain analyst noted a recent increase in the monthly percentage change in whale address holdings and a steady rise in the total whale balance. The pseundonymous pundit said: The whales’ appetite for buying Bitcoin has returned strongly, after a two-month decline in buying interest since March. From the chart above, it was observed that the Bitcoin whales had increased their holdings by more than 11% in March when the BTC price hit a new all-time high of $73,737. However, the BTC accumulation rate steadied in April, with the 30-day percentage change falling to around 3% by the end of the month. Bitcoin accumulation appears to be on the rise in May, with the monthly percentage change returning to above 5% as of May 24. The CryptoQuant analyst said in the post: They [whales] are now returning with a strong buying force again, indicating that the current prices are suitable for purchasing and accumulating despite the widespread fear. If the whale accumulation of BTC returns to its March level, there is an increased likelihood of the Bitcoin price returning to and perhaps surpassing its current all-time high. This projection is even more plausible considering that the premier cryptocurrency did forge a new high the last time the whales accumulated BTC at that rate. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of press time, the price of Bitcoin stands at around $69,216, reflecting a bare 0.8% increase in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Why Did CORE Price Surge 20% While The Crypto Market Dumped? Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin may not yet be done consolidating below new all-time highs, with BTC price rejecting above $70,000.
In an interesting turn of events, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the pending Ethereum spot ETF applications last week. This landmark development has led to commentary on the value and acceptability of the Ether token, especially amongst a specific demographic. If Bitcoin Is Digital Gold, What Is Ethereum? Eric Balchunas, an […]
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2 billion inflows in two weeks, with BlackRock's IBIT nearing largest ETF status amid market rally.
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Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETF) have been the talk of the town – and rightly so – after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the listing of the investment products during the week. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin spot ETF market continued its resurgence on one side, marked by a second consecutive week of positive inflows. This streak of positive inflows represents a complete shift from previous weeks when investment activity was dangerously low. However, this recent turnaround reflects a rise in investor confidence over the past two weeks. Bitcoin Spot ETF: $252 Million In Net Inflows In One Day On Friday, May 24, the US Bitcoin spot ETF market saw another day of positive inflows, marking the 10th consecutive day of significant investment into these funds. According to data from SoSoValue, the market recorded a total net inflow of approximately $252 million to close the week. Related Reading: Lido (LDO) Takes The Lead With 13% Surge Post Ethereum ETF Approval – Key Levels To Watch Breaking this down, BlackRock amassed a substantial percentage of the total daily investment, with the IBIT ETF posting an inflow of $182 million. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), on the other hand, did not attract any capital on Friday, ending the week with zero daily outflows and inflow. Other ETF issuers, such as Fidelity, Bitwise, and ARK Investment, also witnessed impressive inflows on Friday. Most notably, Fidelity’s FBTC came second to BlackRock’s fund after attracting about $43.7 million on the last day of the week. More importantly, this positive inflow day means that the Bitcoin spot ETF market has amassed significant investment every day for the second week in a row. And after the close of Friday’s trading session, the net inflow in the past week stood at an impressive $1.06 billion. This sustained positive trend in terms of capital inflow suggests that investor confidence in Bitcoin ETFs might be back at an all-time high. The last time there was a consistent positive capital inflow into these products, the Bitcoin price rose to a new all-time high. With Ethereum spot ETFs on the brink of trading in the US, crypto exchange-trade products seem to be in fashion at the moment. And they might just be the catalyst that the crypto market – particularly Bitcoin – needs to resume what is left of the bull cycle. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at $68,868, reflecting a 2.5% price increase in the last 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is up by 3% on the weekly timeframe. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Gain Breathing Room As Long-Term Holder Activity Eases – Glassnode Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Following the Bitcoin halving in April, analysts and investors remain on the edge of their seats in anticipation of a major price breakout by the maiden cryptocurrency. While Bitcoin did rise to $71,443 in the past week, the token soon suffered a retracement falling as low as $66,936. Interestingly, renowned analyst with X handle Rekt Capital has provided an interesting insight into this recent price movement and also predicted the period BTC may finally embark on a highly-anticipated bullish run. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Enters Make Or Break Zone: Analyst Reveals Important Levels To Watch Bitcoin To Consolidate For A Long Time – Analyst In a series of X posts on May 24, Rekt Capital noted that after the halving event, Bitcoin entered the “post-halving danger zone”, a period during which the token lost about 11% of its value. Following this phase, the most-priced cryptocurrency attempted a breakout which encountered a rejection at the range high zone ($71,500) of the macro re-accumulation range. #BTC Since the Bitcoin Post-Halving “Danger Zone” ended, Bitcoin broke out to $71500 However, ~$71500 is where the Range High resistance of the Macro Re-Accumulation Range is and this is where Bitcoin rejected from The consolidation continues and history suggest it will… https://t.co/YjZzimnFj9 pic.twitter.com/JGji7ZYOSe — Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) May 24, 2024 For context, this range represents a long-term consolidation phase where Bitcoin accumulates value before potentially breaking out to new highs. Rekt Capital states that Bitcoin being rejected at the $71,500 price region is quite expected as BTC never breaks through the high side of the re-accumulation range on the first attempt after halving. Based on historical price data, Rekt Capital anticipates Bitcoin will now remain in consolidation for multiple weeks until 160 days after halving before finally experiencing its major price breakout in September. During this time, the premier cryptocurrency is expected to trade between $60,000 and $70,000 which will result in variations in the portfolio valuation for long-term investors. However, this price consolidation can also present opportunities for these investors to buy Bitcoin near the lower boundary of the range thus consistently accumulating at relatively stable prices. Meanwhile, short-term traders such as swing traders or day traders are likely to capitalize on these expected price fluctuations between an established support and resistance which could result in significant profit. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Gain Breathing Room As Long-Term Holder Activity Eases – Glassnode BTC Price Overview Bitcoin is currently trading at $68,720, marking a 2.27% gain in the last day, a 2.31% gain over the past week, and a 6.90% increase in the last month. Despite these gains, its daily trading volume has dropped by 45.68%, now valued at $24 billion. BTC is also 6.94% below its all-time high of $73,750. The recent price rise amid declining trading volume suggests cautious investor sentiment, with Bitcoin consolidating within a narrow range as the crypto market leader once again approaches significant resistance levels. Featured image from The Economic Times, chart from Tradingview
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Bitcoin continues to dominate discussions, with its recent price movements drawing particular attention. As the asset struggles to reclaim its March all-time high of over $73,000, with recent attempts peaking above $71,000 earlier this week, the price has since receded to approximately $68,231 at the time of writing. This retracement marks a 7.3% drop from its March peak, signifying a volatile period for the cryptocurrency, influenced by various underlying market factors. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Network Strengthens: Mining Difficulty And Hash Rate Spike Amid ETH ETF Buzz Long-Term Holders Lessen Selling, What This Spell For BTC Glassnode, a renowned market intelligence platform, highlights a significant development in Bitcoin’s market behavior. According to a recent analysis of the platform, there has been a notable decline in the distribution pressure from Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs). Glassnode’s “Long-Term Holder Binary Spending Indicator” tracks the sell-off activity of long-standing Bitcoin holders, and its recent data points to a marked reduction in this group’s selling pressure. Historically, when long-term holders reduce their selling, it alleviates downward pressure on the price, potentially giving rise to more bullish market conditions. Further insights into Bitcoin’s price behavior come from prominent crypto analyst RektCapital, who noted on social media platform X that Bitcoin typically faces resistance at the range high post-Halving and suggests a prolonged re-accumulation phase. As the crypto asset trades just below $69,000, RektCapital discloses that Bitcoin might only break out from its current re-accumulation range around 160 days post-Halving, projecting a significant breakout as late as September 2024. This analysis is crucial as it sets expectations for investors looking for signs of Bitcoin’s next big move. #BTC Historically, Bitcoin has always rejected from the Range High on the first attempt at a breakout after the Halving Moreover, history suggests this Re-Accumulation should last much longer Bitcoin tends to breakout from these Re-Accumulation Ranges only up to 160 days after… https://t.co/Jw7FcQui2Q pic.twitter.com/beLdOPqZOi — Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) May 24, 2024 Meanwhile, recent price action from Bitcoin has led to substantial losses for some traders, with Coinglass data showing about $41.68 million in liquidations for Bitcoin long traders and $14.34 million for short traders over the past 24 hours. Overall, the crypto market has seen total liquidations amounting to $292.07 million during the same period, affecting 78,874 traders. Upcoming Challenges For The Bitcoin Market According to Greeks.Live, the imminent expiry of a significant volume of Bitcoin and Ethereum options adds another layer of complexity to the market’s immediate future. 21,000 BTC in options are set to expire soon, with a Put Call Ratio of 0.88 and a Maxpain point at $67,000, representing a notional value of $1.4 billion. Similarly, 350,000 ETH options are nearing expiration, and their dynamics could influence the broader market due to their $1.3 billion notional value and a Put Call Ratio of 0.58. May 24 Options Data 21,000 BTC options are about to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.88, Maxpain point of $67,000 and notional value of $1.4 billion. 350,000 ETH options are about to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.58, Maxpain point of $3,200 and notional value of $1.3… pic.twitter.com/rftA9kBm4q — Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) May 24, 2024 In this context, a put option gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a predetermined price within a specific timeframe, which is often used as protection against a decline in the asset’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Verge? Analyst Breaks Down What A $71,500 Weekly Candle Close Means For BTC Conversely, a call option offers the right to buy under similar conditions and is typically utilized in anticipation of a price increase. The Put Call Ratio is a tool that helps gauge market sentiment, with a higher ratio indicating a bearish outlook and a lower ratio suggesting bullish conditions. Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin whales have continued to show their resilience and unwavering bullishness on the flagship crypto. This category of investors has accumulated a significant amount of the crypto token in the last seven days amid heightened volatility in Bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Whales Accumulate $1.4 Worth Of BTC Data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock shows that Bitcoin addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have combined to accumulate 20,000 BTC ($1.4 billion) over the past seven days. This accumulation coincides with Bitcoin’s recent price surge above $70,000. Furthermore, these whales’ purchases suggest that volume is picking up for the flagship crypto, which could help trigger more price rallies. Moreover, on-chain analytics platform Glassnode noted in a recent market report that the selling pressure on Bitcoin was declining. Therefore, Bitcoin’s price looks primed to take off sooner rather than later with significant buys like the one made by these whales. Related Reading: Non-Empty USDC And USDT Wallets See 13.9% And 15.7% Spike, Why This Is Good For Crypto Meanwhile, institutional investors are also back in the fold and look to be doubling their bets on the flagship crypto. This is evident in the fact that inflows into the Spot Bitcoin ETFs have picked up over the last two weeks. Data from Farside Investors shows that these funds have taken in almost $800 million in this week alone. Crypto analyst James Check (also known as Checkmatey) noted in a recent market report that these funds could lead the next wave of demand, driving Bitcoin’s price to a new all-time high (ATH). These Spot Bitcoin ETFs have already been instrumental to Bitcoin’s growth this year, with the flagship crypto hitting its current ATH of $73,750 earlier in March. Like Check, crypto analyst Gustavo Faria also noted in a recent blog post that there are signs that a new wave of demand is emerging. This has raised the possibility of the next rally happening even sooner than expected. Crypto analysts like BitQuant have provided insights into how high Bitcoin could rise on its next leg up, predicting that the crypto token will reach $95,000. No Need To Worry About Price Dips On-chain analytics platform Santiment suggested there was no need to worry about any price correction for Bitcoin as the bulls have enough capital to buy up these dips. The platform highlighted that the amount of non-empty stablecoin wallets is rising, indicating that more whales are loading up their bags to invest in the crypto market. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts Shiba Inu Competitor Dogwifhat Will Reach $10 Amid Short liquidations Specifically, USDC non-empty wallets have grown by over 13%, and Tether non-empty wallets have grown by over 15%. This figure is expected to keep rising as the bull run progresses later in the year. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $67,200, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Earlier today, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 19b-4 fillings for eight spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), paving the way for the highly anticipated institutional adoption of the second most valuable coin. The decision comes after months of uncertainty and less than six months after the regulator approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. For all that the crypto community can remember this week, the regulator uncharacteristically “scrambled” and hastily communicated to spot ETF issuers to make amends to their applications. Related Reading: Ready For Liftoff: XRP Price Primed To Skyrocket Before November Did MicroStrategy Make A Mistake Choosing Bitcoin Over Ethereum? With spot Ethereum ETFs likely to be issued in the next few weeks, one analyst on X now thinks Michael Saylor, the former CEO of MicroStrategy, missed big rewards by choosing Bitcoin over Ethereum. As of May 24, MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm and now one of the biggest public companies in the United States, has been increasing its BTC holdings over the years. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, MicroStrategy is the largest public company holding BTC, controlling 214,400 BTC worth over $14 billion at press time. However, with the United States SEC setting the ball rolling for spot Ethereum ETFs, the analyst is now pointing out a hypothetical scenario. If MicroStrategy had chosen ETH over BTC, their holding would have been worth over $19 billion at spot rates. This level means MicroStrategy would be up over $4 billion. Assuming the business intelligence firm had chosen to buy and not hold but stake, their total holdings would be worth over $20.9 billion as of late May 2024. ETH Trading At A Huge Discount: Will It Replicate BTC’s Success? Looking at the aftermath of the approval and trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs, it becomes apparent that Ethereum prices might be significantly undervalued at spot rates. After a brief dip in mid-January, BTC prices surged, propelling Ethereum to a high of $4,100. In contrast, the world’s most valuable coin soared to breach $70,000 and set all-time highs at around $74,000. With 19b-4 forms from eight ETF issuers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, approved, the only hurdle is the approval of S-1 registration statements. There might be delays in this round. However, the United States SEC green lights, spot Ethereum ETF shares will begin trading. Related Reading: Bitcoin Disappoints With Fall To $67,000, But Analyst Says Investors Should Not Be Fazed. Here’s Why Still, it is important to note that spot Ethereum ETF issuers will hold ETH via a regulated custodian and not stake. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Algorand Foundation’s new ad criticized Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for their efficiency. The ad received mixed reactions from the crypto community and sparked a conversation about the art of advertising crypto products. Related Reading: Ethereum Eyes $4,000 Comeback Fueled By Bullish Buying Spree Algorand, The Only One “Delivering” Algorand’s latest ad has sparked controversy for “dissing” three networks. Titled “When Blockchain Meets The Real World, Only One Can Deliver,” the ad features a classic grocery store checkout line format. The video shows three customers trying to pay for groceries with crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. During the ad, the three shoppers have problems with their respective transactions, seemingly suggesting that the rival networks are unsuitable for everyday use. The customer using Bitcoin had to wait 27 minutes for the transaction to be completed; the one paying with Ethereum was told the transaction fees were $112, and the Solana payer had his transactions repeatedly failing. All three issues in the ad are common criticisms that the three targeted networks receive. The commercial then shows the next checkout line, with buyers using Algorand as a payment method. As this line moves quickly, the video displays text stating “Instant Finality. Low Fees. Designed for the speed of life.” The ad finished with the cashier saying, “Should have shopped with Algorand,” and Anthony Scaramucci, investment guru and founder of SkyBridge, asking how to get in the fast-moving line. The Crypto Ads Conundrum The video received mixed reviews from the crypto community. Many applauded the ad, stating that Algorand is the future of Layer-1 and payments. One X user said: I can’t stress enough how much the Algorand Foundation does compared to others. All the meetings, tweets, events, etc…this isn’t happening on other chains! However, the negative responses didn’t take long to follow. Several community members considered the jab at other chains an unnecessary and “embarrassing” attack. A user jokingly claimed that Algorand achieved an “impossible goal” with the ad: “uniting all the factions of crypto to dunk on you.” Crypto commentator Zach Rynes considers that this type of marketing doesn’t make sense as he is unsure who it appeals to. In an X post, Rynes explained that the ad would leave the wrong impression on non-crypto people. To him, the video will make the public think that “crypto sucks,” not knowing that the ad is for crypto. The commentator believes it’s a “lose-lose either way” since “Crypto-native people will see this as unnecessarily combative.” Similarly, Mert, CEO of Helius Labs, brought up a point repeated by several community members. Mert criticized Algorand for spending money on an ad when its “top two explorers [are] going out of business due to no funding.” Moreover, he seems to consider the jab at other networks ironic when Algorand’s got its “entire economic security flipped by two dog coins on Solana (WIF + BONK).” Cardano Joins The Advertisement Conversation Despite the criticism, the discussion also sparked interest in the ADA community. X account ADA Whale praised the commercial for being funny. Another community member tagged Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson in the video, suggesting he should start looking for a marketing team to promote Cardano. The user cited the US government’s U-turn, possibly bringing regulatory clarity, as a decisive factor. This is not the first time Cardano has received criticism over its marketing approach. In March, the conversation sparked when the “Cardano Girls” video became viral. Content creator Lily Brodi suggested that despite having the technology aspect figured out, Cardano has an “unattractiveness problem.” This problem prevents a broader audience from entering its community and adopting the technology. Related Reading: Analyst Says “Only A Matter Of Time” Before Bitcoin Flies Past ATH Ultimately, crypto ads remain a hot topic and a useful tool for the industry. Whether users find them “cringy” or “unnecessary” sometimes, they have the potential to help with broader adoption through educational and entertaining crypto-related content. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin could be preparing its "main breakout" if RSI traits follow the run-up to old $20,000 highs from late 2017.
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 24 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Puell Multiple has dipped into the “undervalued” territory for the first time in more than a year. Bitcoin Puell Multiple Has Observed A Plunge Recently As an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post pointed out, the BTC Puell Multiple has fallen recently. The Puell Multiple refers to an on-chain indicator […]
Bitcoin mining difficulty has adjusted upwards by nearly 2%, reaching over 84.4 trillion, as the network’s average hash rate surged past 600 EH/s. This increase comes amid growing optimism in the crypto market, particularly due to speculation about the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States. Notably, Bitcoin mining difficulty measures how difficult it is to find a hash below a given target. The Bitcoin network has a global block difficulty that adjusts every 2,016 blocks (roughly every two weeks) to ensure that the time between blocks mined remains around 10 minutes, despite the number of miners and their growing computing power. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Significant Adjustment: Mining Difficulty Hits 18-Month Low – What’s Next For Miners? This difficulty adjustment helps maintain the network’s regular block time, ensuring stability and security. Significant Shifts In Bitcoin Mining The adjustment of BTC mining difficulty seen earlier this month marked a significant shift, as the metric saw a drop of nearly 6%, the largest decrease since the bear market in December 2022. This rebound in hash rate from the 580-590 EH/s range to over 600 EH/s aligns with a broader crypto market rally fueled by expectations of regulatory advancements in Ethereum products. The concept of mining difficulty is crucial for understanding how Bitcoin self-regulates the production of new blocks. The difficulty increases as more miners join the network, making it harder to mine new blocks. Conversely, the difficulty drops if the number of miners decreases, making mining easier. This mechanism ensures that the introduction of new BTC into the market remains steady and predictable, irrespective of fluctuations in the number of miners. This recent increase in mining difficulty coincides with a slight recovery in Bitcoin’s hash price, which had fallen to an all-time low at the end of April. The hash price, a metric developed by Luxor, a Bitcoin mining services firm, measures the expected earnings per unit of hash rate daily. It has rebounded from less than $50 per PH/s per day to around $54.6 per PH/s per day, providing a minor relief to miners after the recent market downturns. Bitcoin’s Price Movements And Future Expectations While Bitcoin’s price has experienced a minor dip of 2% in the last 24 hours, it maintains a weekly uptrend of 3.9%, trading at $68,132. This movement is closely watched as investors and traders await the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, which could significantly influence the entire crypto market. In response to these developments, a prominent analyst known as BitQuant shared insights via social media platform X, predicting substantial growth for Bitcoin. According to BitQuant, Bitcoin is expected to reach $95,000, with a significant rise to $80,000 anticipated in May. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drop Below $70,000 Apparently Driven By Lack Of Interest, Glassnode Data Shows However, BitQuant also forecast a sharp decline from this local peak in June, maintaining that the overall timeline for this top has not changed. Several updates for those here to build generational wealth and not involved in day trading: 1. Yes, #Bitcoin is going to $95K. 2. Yes, $95K will extend to June, but the sharp decline from this local top will also occur in June, so the overall timeline for this local top hasn’t… pic.twitter.com/VFvMweBVbs — BitQuant (@BitQua) May 22, 2024 Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin price extended losses and traded below $68,800 support. BTC is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $70,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin extended its decline below the $68,800 support zone. The price is trading below $69,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could continue to move done unless the bulls push it back above $70,000. Bitcoin Price Breaks Support Bitcoin price started a downside correction below the $70,000 support zone. BTC bears were able to push the price below major support at $68,800. It sparked bearish moves and the price dipped toward $66,250. A low was formed at $66,250 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $67,250 level. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $70,500 swing high to the $66,250 low. However, the bears are active near the $68,350 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $70,500 swing high to the $66,250 low. Bitcoin price is now trading below $69,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If there is a fresh increase, the price might face resistance near the $68,350 level. The first major resistance could be $68,800. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next key resistance could be $70,000. A clear move above the $70,000 resistance might send the price higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,500 resistance. If the bulls push the price further higher, there could be a move toward the $71,200 resistance zone. Any more gains might send BTC toward the $71,800 resistance. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to climb above the $69,800 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $67,250 level. The first major support is $66,800. The next support is now forming near $66,250. Any more losses might send the price toward the $65,000 support zone in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $67,250, followed by $66,250. Major Resistance Levels – $68,350, $68,800, and $70,000.
A crypto analyst has forecasted an “ultra bull scenario” for Bitcoin, highlighting key support levels and technical patterns that suggest a price rally above $80,000 in this market cycle. Bitcoin Could See Upside Above $80,000 In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, a crypto analyst identified as ‘CrediBullCrypto’ has doubled down on his previous prediction of an ultra-bull scenario for Bitcoin in the future. The analyst’s insights on Bitcoin’s recent activities suggest that the downside risk may be less significant than previously anticipated, paving a bullish path for a massive upside for Bitcoin. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Spend $6.3 Billion In One Day As Historic BTC Buy Signal Appears Sharing a graphical chart of Bitcoin’s price actions from April to May 2024 in a YouTube video, Credibull Crypto predicted that Bitcoin could see its price rising above $100,000 in this projected ultra-bull scenario. The focal point of his analysis was based on the Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin’s perpetual futures on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. According to the crypto analyst, Open Interest has reached 78,000 BTC, significantly higher than its baseline of 64,000 BTC. CrediBull Crypto revealed that this current Open Interest was in a danger zone. This is because the 14,000 BTC difference typically indicates elevated market activities, which often precede volatile price movements. Additionally, the CrediBull Crypto revealed that a single unidentified Bitcoin whale was responsible for approximately 10,000 BTC of the increased 14,000 BTC Open Interest. This means that the anonymous whale controls 70% of all the added Open Interest on Binance perpetual futures since the baseline. He also disclosed that in the scenario where the anonymous whale can withstand 10% to 15% downward pressure without liquidating their assets, the actual available Open Interest that would be vulnerable to a decline would be only 4,000 BTC, instead of the initial 14,000 BTC addition. The analyst revealed that out of the 4,000 BTC, some would be directional shorts, noting that the net long positions at risk would be even lower. Given this theory, CrediBull Crypto argued that the potential for a downside is more limited. As a result, the ultra bull scenario where Bitcoin’s price surges to new all-time highs was worth considering. Potential Retracement Towards $60,000 In his YouTube video, CrediBull Crypto also highlighted a potential retracement slightly above the $60,000 price mark. The analyst predicted a bearish scenario, where Bitcoin could see its price falling significantly towards $62,000 to $63,000. Related Reading: XRP Price Nears Major Converging Point: Analyst Predicts 3,600% Jump To $20 At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s price is trading at $69,774, reflecting a 0.08% decrease in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. CrediBull Crypto disclosed that Bitcoin had failed to break through key resistance levels above $70,000. He predicts that consistent declines and liquidations could potentially trigger a bottom below $60,000. However, he also revealed that such a bearish turnaround was highly unlikely at this time, as Bitcoin’s price movements currently indicates an ultra bullish scenario. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin is fast-dropping, looking at price action in the daily chart. Even after the impressive spike above $71,500 early this week, there needs to be a conclusive follow-through for optimistic bulls. Despite this correction, one analyst strongly believes Bitcoin will rally sharply, reaching $80,000 by the end of the month. Will Bitcoin Hit $80,000 By End Of May? Taking to X, the analyst thinks HODLers, not speculators, will reap the maximum benefits from Bitcoin. Based on the trader’s assessment, not only will BTC fly above $80,000 by the end of May, but the coin will also spike to peak at $95,000 in June. Accordingly, reading from the candlestick arrangement, those who position themselves at spot rates might enter at favorable prices, scooping the coin at a discount. Even so, when BTC flies to $95,000 in less than seven weeks from now, the trader expects prices to cool off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drop Below $70,000 Apparently Driven By Lack Of Interest, Glassnode Data Shows The retracement will also wash out speculators hitching the leg up. At spot rates, the path of least resistance is northward. BTC is also down roughly 6% from this week’s highs, although the uptrend remains. The $72,000 line is emerging as a strong resistance level as prices continue to move horizontally. On the lower end, $60,000 is worth watching. For the uptrend to take shape, a high volume must be close to $72,000. Of note is that bulls have yet to breach and close above this line since the surge to all-time highs in mid-March. Capital Is Flowing To Ethereum: Will The United States SEC Reject Spot ETH ETFs? Sentiment will play a key role in propelling prices higher. So far, the analyst acknowledges that there is a shift in sentiment. As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unexpectedly prepares to approve spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investors have been rotating capital to ETH. This has slowed the momentum, even lowering prices, as in the current case. The ETHBTC price chart shows that Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, adding 25% from mid-May 2024. Related Reading: Non-Empty USDC And USDT Wallets See 13.9% And 15.7% Spike, Why This Is Good For Crypto There has been no official communication from the United States SEC on spot ETH ETF approval. However, the analyst believes the agency will disappoint the market by unexpectedly rejecting all proposals. Should this be the case, the crypto markets will clam up, ending what the trader claims have been “manipulative practices.” Feature image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
U.S. regulators approved listing spot ETH ETFs but have not yet cleared to trade.
Bitcoin price reversed course with a surprise 5% correction over the past few days, but analysts say it is a healthy pullback.