Bitcoin ETFs hitting Hong Kong excite markets overnight, but overall BTC price conditions remain precarious, analysts say.
Bitcoin's dominance rate has risen past key level, signaling further upside, according to Fairlead Strategies.
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Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market faced a downturn on Monday, driven by anticipation of a significant Federal Reserve meeting later this week. As investors speculated about the meeting’s implications, the potential for a longer period of higher interest rates created uncertainty, leading to a sell-off. Bitcoin fell to a one-week low of $61,928 in …
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Bitcoin has faced a turbulent month, with significant selling pressure and declining prices. Rayg Ruiz, a popular crypto analyst, shared his insights on X, outlining five key aspects that Bitcoin enthusiasts should be aware of as the cryptocurrency navigates through a challenging period. Let’s break down the critical points highlighted by Ruiz – Price Action: …
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Ash Crypto’s recent X post analysis challenges the previous belief that Bitcoin’s peak was $74,000, providing a detailed argument rooted in both on-chain indicators and historical price movements. By examining key metrics like the MVRV Z-Score, NUPL, and Pi Cycle Top, Ash Crypto suggests that the current correction in Bitcoin’s price is within normalcy during …
On-chain data shows that, for the first time in history, Bitcoin miners require more than 1 EH/s of daily computing power to mine just 1 token of the asset. Bitcoin Hashcoin Has Set A New All-Time High Now As explained by CryptoQuant head of research Julio Moreno in a post on X, the BTC Hashcoin […]
Willy Woo, an on-chain analyst, took to X on April 29, raising concerns about the fate of retail Bitcoin investors if the world, especially the United States, plunges into a recession. Woo, referencing historical events, argues that while large Bitcoin holders, or “whales,” are likely to weather the storm since they control private keys of their coins, […]
On-chain data suggests Bitcoin has recently experienced an influx of investors while Dogecoin, Cardano, and other altcoins have seen a slowdown. Bitcoin Total Amount Of Holders Rise While Altcoins See Flat Movement According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the number of Bitcoin investors has sharply increased recently. The on-chain metric of interest here is the “Total Amount of Holders,” which keeps track of the total number of addresses on a given network carrying some non-zero balance. When the value of this indicator goes up for any asset, it can be due to several things. The first and most obvious contributor to this trend would be adoption, as a fresh influx of users would naturally create more addresses. Related Reading: This Bitcoin Metric Foreshadowed Recent Price Drops, Quant Reveals Another contributor could be old investors returning to reinvest in the coin after selling out their balance earlier. The indicator would also increase when investors spread out their holdings among multiple wallets for reasons like privacy. In general, some net adoption occurs whenever the Total Amount of Holders goes up. Historically, adoption has been a constructive sign for any blockchain in the long term. Naturally, when this metric’s value goes down, it implies that some investors have decided to exit from the cryptocurrency as they have completely cleaned out their wallets. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Total Amount of Holders for some of the top assets in the sector: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Chainlink (LINK). How the number of investors has changed for some of the top cryptos | Source: Santiment on X As displayed in the graph, Dogecoin started 2024 with some rapid adoption as its Total Amount of Holders had been observing a sharp uptrend. However, this growth only lasted for the first couple of months, as the metric has since flattened for the memecoin. Other altcoins like Chainlink and Cardano have also witnessed flat action in the metric in this period. The trend had been just the opposite for Bitcoin, where more or less flat movement had occurred in its number of investors earlier in the year, but the asset has seen some uptrend in the metric this month. It’s possible that investors were previously attracted to Dogecoin and other networks, but now that markets have been undergoing bearish price action, traders are back to preferring the original cryptocurrency. Overall, DOGE’s holders are still up 13.8% in the past three months, while BTC’s growth stands at 2.6%. Naturally, the latter’s userbase is also larger, so a relatively small percentage could be due to that. Related Reading: XRP Whales Are Active: Here’s Where They Are Sending Coins Cardano is among the few networks in the sector that have observed negative action in the Total Amount of Holders during this window, although the decrease is a mere 0.1%. BTC Price Bitcoin has been struggling to make any recovery run count recently, as its price is back at $63,000 after the latest failed attempt. Looks like the price of the coin has been heading down recently | Source: BTCUSD on TradingView Featured image from Kanchanara on Unsplash.com, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst DonAlt has outlined a scenario where the Bitcoin price could drop to as low as the mid-$40,000. He further suggests that this price breakdown might be necessary for the continuation of BTC’s bull run. How Bitcoin Could Drop To As Low As $47,000 In an update to his Bitcoin analysis, DonAlt noted that Bitcoin had dropped back to around the $60,000 price range and could eventually break that support if it continues to be tested. From the accompanying chart he shared, the crypto analyst hinted that a price breakout below the $60,000 range would see Bitcoin drop to $52,000 or even further down to $47,000. Related Reading: XRP Price Prediction: Analyst Says Prepare For 700% Jump To $4, Here’s When Source: X Meanwhile, he added that this might be something even the bulls want, so there could be a washout below $60,000, which would shake off weak hands. DonAlt also seems to support a price breakout below the support area, as he shared his belief that there is currently complacency in the market. This is when crypto investors ignore the risks associated with Bitcoin, having seen price increases for an extended period. DonAlt said he would continue to hold this complacency belief until proven otherwise. For that to happen, he remarked that Bitcoin would need to reclaim $68,000 or drop below $60,000 and reclaim that support level again. Denis Baca, Head of Product at Zivoe Finance, also recently suggested that BTC could drop below $60,000 before it makes any parabolic move. This was a huge possibility, especially since Baca noted that the flagship crypto historically retests the support level of the 20-week SMA (small moving average) in May. He claimed this could cause Bitcoin to drop to $56,000. BTC Bulls Are Getting Overwhelmed By The Bears Bitcoin bulls look to be succumbing to the pressure from the bears. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed in an X post that there has been a “noticeable dip in Bitcoin whale activity” since March 14. This suggests the current market downtrend could be diminishing their confidence, as these whales are always known to accumulate more during every price dip. Martinez added that a “surge in whale transactions could be the spark needed to boost” BTC’S price. Related Reading: Brace For Price Impact: Dogecoin Whales Move Massive 456 Million DOGE To Exchanges Meanwhile, CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, recently noted that Bitcoin’s price has remained tepid due to the slowdown in demand. He alluded to the Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have seen their demand decline this month. Like Martinez mentioned, Moreno stated that there needs to be a “demand growth” for Bitcoin to experience another rally. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $62,300, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. BTC price trending at $62,200 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image from Xataka, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin bulls may soon be back in business. According to Willy Woo, an on-chain analyst, market data shows that urgent “market sells” responsible for forcing the coin from all-time highs are now falling. This development may prop up prices, preventing further sell-offs. Bitcoin Selling Pressure Easing This preview is due to falling Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) data, an on-chain indicator that can also track market sentiment. Specifically, it tracks buying and selling aggression from market participants. Now that CVD is dropping, Woo says more BTC holders are likely willing to weather the storm. Their decision may directly support prices. Woo adds that BTC must reject selling pressure and end the current short-term weakness as things stand. As on-chain data shows, BTC should stay above $59,600. The CVD lie has historically separated bullish and bearish zones. Related Reading: Polygon In Peril: Will MATIC Bounce Back Or Stay Stuck In The Sub-$1 Doldrums? Based on this, BTC should remain above the $60,000 round number for the uptrend to be sustained. If not, and bears take over, pressing prices lower below the CVD level could signal the beginning of a new bear regime. Thus far, BTC is under immense selling pressure, shaving approximately 15% from all-time highs. The coin has support at around the $60,000 and $61,000 zone, moving inside a range. Resistance is at an all-time high of around $74,000 on the upper end. Based on this preview, any losses below $60,000, as Woo notes, would likely see BTC dump. The coin might drop to $53,000 in the short term, torching stop losses and fueling the sell-off. Will Hong Kong Spot ETF Launch Lift Prices? Whether BTC bulls will flow back depends mostly on institutional involvement in the days to come. Following the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January, prices spiked higher, breaking previous all-time highs. Institutional involvement has been vital. However, inflows have slowed down, especially in the last two weeks of April. Analysts are now looking at the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong on April 30. Related Reading: Ethereum Fees Dive: Will This Spark A Surge In Network Activity? In a recent interview, Zhu Haokang, the Head of Digital Asset Management in Hong Kong, is bullish. Haokang expects trading volume to eclipse those seen in the United States. The executive says the product is unique, allowing for a physical subscription that’s more attractive for BTC miners. Moreover, it is global, drawing interest from Singapore and the Middle East investors. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Less than 0.5% of the over 20,000 meme coins launched on Bitcoin's new Runes protocol have attracted over 500 holders so far.
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Hong Kong prepares for the debut of its highly anticipated cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tomorrow. With an inflow scale projected to reach between $200-300 million, these ETFs are expected to significantly surpass the first-day trading volumes seen in the United States. Will Hong Kong Break US ETF Records? According to Zhu Haokang, head of digital …
Following the fourth Bitcoin Halving, Rekt Capital, a popular cryptocurrency trader and expert, has offered a compelling narrative on the future trajectory of Bitcoin, predicting that the crypto asset could peak this bull cycle in the following year. Rekt Capital’s analysis emphasizes on the possibility that this current cycle could reiterate past Halving cycle trends, positioning BTC for significant gains in the coming months. Bitcoin Could Mirror Past Halving Cycle According to the analyst, Bitcoin reached its all-time high within 518 days following the Halving in the 2015–2017 cycle. Meanwhile, after the event in the 2019-2021 bull cycle, the digital asset topped out within 546 days. This suggests that the event has always catalyzed massive growth for the leading cryptocurrency asset. Related Reading: Legendary Trader Predicts When Bitcoin’s Bull Run Will End Should the past trend hold, the next bull market top might happen between 518 and 546 days following the recently concluded fourth Halving, particularly around the middle of September or middle of October in 2025, according to Rekt Capital. The analyst noted that in this cycle Bitcoin is accelerating by about 220 days currently. Thus, the longer time BTC consolidates after this Halving, it will be better for resynchronizing this current cycle with the previous events cycle. Rekt Capital also noted that Bitcoin has experienced further declines in the three weeks after the Halving, according to historical data from 2016. He has labeled the period as the Post-Halving “Danger Zone,” this is where there is a chance of downside volatility at the range low of the Re-accumulation Range. In 2016, approximately 21 days after the occurrence, Bitcoin saw a lengthy -11% decline before gaining momentum toward the upside. However, data for 2016 indicates that if there will be downside volatility in this cycle around the Re-Accumulation Range Low, it may happen during the following 15 days. Although the post-Halving danger zone ends in 15 days, the 2016 data indicates that there may be some negative volatility in the interim, possibly reaching the $60,600 Range Low. Parabolic Phase For BTC It is worth noting that Rekt Capital anticipates a parabolic phase after the re-accumulation phase is concluded. During this stage, Bitcoin usually sees massive growth leading all the way up to a new all-time high. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Move Revealed: Trading Guru Reveals This Cryptic Chart Pattern, Here’s What It Says In the previous Halvings, Bitcoin would historically consolidate in this Re-Accumulation Range for up to 150 days before ultimately entering a parabolic phase. Once BTC breaks out of this re-accumulation stage, Rekt Capital expects BTC to see a parabolic upside by September this year if it consolidates within the aforementioned timeframe. At the time of writing, BTC was down by over 5% in the past 7 days and was trading at $62,504. Presently, its market cap is down by 1.53%, while its trading volume has increased by over 22% in the last 24 hours. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitfinex analysis of Bitcoin's price action, funding rates, and MVRV ratio, points out a potential market opportunity for investors.
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The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Inflows into the Newborn Nine ETFs fell by more than 50% during the past week to $126 million from $254 million, according to CoinShares weekly report. Per the report, these reduced inflows contributed to the third consecutive week’s outflow of $435 million—the largest outflow since March—that major crypto-related investment products recorded during the week. Grayscale […]
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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of volatility as investors grapple with conflicting forces. Renewed anxieties about stagflation in the US – a scenario of high inflation coupled with sluggish economic growth – are putting downward pressure on prices. However, potential countervailing factors, including a liquidity injection from the US government and the launch […]
Crypto funds experience the third consecutive week of outflows, with $435m leaving digital asset investments.
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Australia is poised to join the global trend of countries, including the US and Hong Kong, allowing their citizens to invest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). ASX to approve Bitcoin ETFs Earlier today, Bloomberg reported that the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) could approve its inaugural batch of spot Bitcoin ETF before the end of the […]
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South Korea, a nation long enamored with cryptocurrency, is tightening its belt on the digital asset frontier. Faced with a surge in crypto-related crimes, the country is bolstering law enforcement and implementing its first-ever comprehensive crypto regulation, set to take effect in July 2024. Related Reading: Akita Goes Digital: Japanese Society Uses Blockchain To Guard […]
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Today, the crypto market has experienced declines as Bitcoin dipped below $63,000, and Ethereum has struggled to maintain its position above $3,200. Other major altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Cardano also faced losses. This diversity in performance highlights the varied nature of the crypto market, where different digital assets react differently to market conditions. Altcoins …
Brandt's latest view is based on a statistics concept called "exponential decay."
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which accounts for 90% of Australia's equity market, is expected to approve the first spot-Bitcoin {BTC} exchange traded funds (ETFs) before the end of 2024, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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In a recent analysis, cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital delved into Bitcoin’s current market dynamics, shedding light on what could be an extended reaccumulation phase following the latest halving event. The analyst stressed that Bitcoin has transitioned from its pre-halving retracement phase into a reaccumulation period. This phase, characterized by sideways consolidation, is crucial for setting …
Bitcoin price struggled to settle above the $65,000 zone. BTC is again moving lower and there is a risk of more downsides below $62,000. Bitcoin started another decline after it failed to surpass the $64,000 resistance zone. The price is trading below $64,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $63,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could accelerate lower if there is a daily close below the $62,400 support zone. Bitcoin Price Dives Again Bitcoin price attempted a fresh increase above the $64,000 zone. However, BTC failed to gain pace for a move above the $65,000 resistance zone. A high was formed at $64,301 and the price started another decline. There was a move below the $63,800 level. The price declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $62,408 swing low to the $64,301 high. Bitcoin is now trading below $63,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $63,350 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair is signalling a bearish bias below the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $62,408 swing low to the $64,301 high. Immediate resistance is near the $63,350 level or the trend line. The first major resistance could be $64,000 or $64,300. A clear move above the $64,300 resistance might send the price higher. The next resistance now sits at $65,000. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com If there is a clear move above the $65,000 resistance zone, the price could continue to move up. In the stated case, the price could rise toward $65,500. The next major resistance is near the $66,200 zone. Any more gains might send Bitcoin toward the $67,500 resistance zone in the near term. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $63,350 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $62,400 level. The first major support is $62,000. If there is a close below $62,000, the price could start to drop toward $61,200. Any more losses might send the price toward the $60,000 support zone in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $62,400, followed by $62,000. Major Resistance Levels – $63,350, $64,000, and $65,000.
ASX, Australia's top securities exchange is set to approve the first Bitcoin spot ETFs for its main board this year, according to Bloomberg.
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Bitcoin's range-bound price action could lead traders to focus on NEAR, AR, CORE and BONK.
Famed trader Peter Brandt has thrown a wrench into the gears of Bitcoin’s celebratory parade. In a recent analysis titled “Does history make a case that Bitcoin has topped?”, Brandt throws cold water on the idea of a limitless price surge, suggesting the cryptocurrency might be nearing the summit of its current bull run. Related […]
The Bitcoin network has witnessed a surge in trading activity in the days after the halving, as shown by on-chain data. Although the just concluded halving brought a lot of attention to Bitcoin, the recent surge in trading activity can be attributed to something else. According to data from on-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock, the number of daily BTC transactions has grown rapidly in the past few days to reach a new high of 927,000 thanks to a new token standard called Runes. Related Reading: Analysts Call It: XRP Primed For A 700% Surge – Details Bitcoin Daily Transactions Reach New All-Time High Bitcoin’s price has been skyrocketing since the beginning of the year with interest in the top cryptocurrency exploding. All that new interest means more people buying, selling, and trading BTC, which has led to a huge increase in the number of daily transactions. Despite the increase in activity, the number of daily transactions failed to break above the 724,000 record for the past four months, until recently this week. The main catalyst for this activity surge is the recent launch of the Runes token standard on the Bitcoin blockchain. The Runes Protocol is a new token standard on BTC that gives users a more efficient way of creating fungible tokens. The additional functionality provided by Runes opens up new possibilities for Bitcoin, allowing users to create non-fungible tokens more efficiently than the existing BRC-20 token system. Bitcoin is now trading at $63.711. Chart: TradingView The Runes token standard surged immediately among developers and users after launch, constituting over 68% of Bitcoin transactions recorded. According to Dune’s analytics dashboard, the number of Runes transactions surged to 753,000 on Tuesday, April 23. As a result, the total number of transactions on the day crossed over 927,000 to break the 724,000 record set in December 2023. Bitcoin hit a new all-time high in daily transactions! Following the launch of Runes, The number of Bitcoin transactions has increased rapidly, hitting 927,000 on Tuesday. This breaks the previous high of 724k set in December of 2023 pic.twitter.com/30JXbrLmdR — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) April 26, 2024 On the other hand, the hype surrounding the Runes token standard seems to have faded so quickly. The number of transactions on Runes has now fallen to 104,800 in the past 24 hours, constituting 26% of the total number of transactions. Bitcoin Price Prediction At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $63,711 with a price resistance now around $64,500. Bitcoin’s price trajectory can be very tough to predict. Many Bitcoin analysts and traders are still looking forward to a bullish effect of the just concluded halving on the price of the cryptocurrency. A Bitcoin bull flag has just been formed which suggests the possibility of an uptrend very soon. Related Reading: The Machines Know: Bitcoin Primed For Epic Price Surge To $77,000 However, crypto expert Peter Brandt believes Bitcoin might have already reached its top in the current market cycle. His theory is based on the exponential decay thesis which shows that the percentage gain of Bitcoin price has reduced in succeeding market cycles. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView