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After some volatile days, Solana (SOL) has broken out of a three-day downtrend, fueling inventors’ bullish sentiment for its short-term performance. A crypto analyst suggested that SOL might be preparing to surpass $300 soon if a key level is reclaimed. Related Reading: Number Of New Trump-Themed Malicious Tokens Spike 206% After Official Memecoin Launch Solana Holds Despite Volatility Solana, the fifth-largest crypto by market capitalization, has performed remarkably over the last week, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s token launch. Last Friday, President Trump launched his official memecoin, TRUMP, on the Solana network after months of speculation and fake launches. The launch kickstarted a three-day crypto market frenzy that propelled TRUMP to an all-time high (ATH) of $75 and a market capitalization of $15 billion. Amid the frenzy, Solana jumped 25% in 24 hours, hitting $270 before climbing another 9.5% to its new ATH of $295.83. Moreover, Solana’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed its 2021 record of $10.02 billion and hit $12.1 billion on Sunday, DeFiLlama data shows. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that Solana needed a weekly close above $250 followed by a possible retest to confirm its breakout from the re-accumulation range. However, the second launch of a Trump-related memecoin sent SOL’s price 12% down, closing the week at $241. On Sunday afternoon, Us First Lady Melania Trump announced her official memecoin, MELANIA, on social media. The token received heavy backlash from the community, and the crypto market saw a 6.6% correction in a few hours, with Bitcoin dipping below momentarily $100,000. Despite the correction, SOL held above the weekend breakout levels, hovering between the $230 to $270 price range over the last three days but failing to hold above $260 for most of this period. SOL Preparing For Jump To $300 On Wednesday, Solana’s price saw a 10% surge to $264 before retracing. Crypto analyst Jelle highlighted that the “SOL hourly chart just looks like it wants another stab at $300 this month.” The analyst pointed out that the cryptocurrency had broken out of its three-day “Post-trump shitcoin launch downtrend,” while indicators like moving averages were “back to bullish.” The post also noted that SOL’s recent performance was trying to reclaim November highs. According to Jelle, the cryptocurrency displays bullish momentum and is “on the edge of entering price discovery” like BTC. He also noted that Solana has turned its previous high against its Ethereum (ETH) trading pair into support. As a result, reclaiming the $260 range could propel SOL’s price to new highs. “Reclaim $264, and all bets are off,” he stated. Similarly, Nebraskangooner shared a positive outlook for Solana, noting that it is “consolidating right at all-time highs… no reason to think this doesn’t melt up from here.” Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Entering Second ‘Price Discovery Uptrend’, What’s Ahead For BTC? Analyst Byzantine General suggested there could be “a bit more chop because we are at OI resistance, but it might have already bottomed out,” but concluded that Solana “looks pretty good” in the short term. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $255, a 2.5% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Cardano (ADA) has struggled to maintain the bullish momentum it experienced in recent weeks, with its price still trailing approximately 67% below its all-time high of $3.09, reached during the 2021 bull run.  Despite this significant gap, analysts believe that the potential for a robust price recovery exists in the coming weeks and months ahead of the new year. Cardano Consolidates Above Key Moving Averages, Poised For Breakout Trend Rider, a prominent analyst on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), provided insights on Cardano’s current price action, noting that the price dipped below the parabolic line, indicating a cooling-off period, which occurred just above the $1 mark last week.  However, he emphasized that the Cardano price is consolidating above its moving averages, suggesting it is preparing for a potential breakout while “shaking out weaker hands.”  Related Reading: World Liberty Financial Raises $1B: Trump-Backed Crypto Venture To Extend Token Sales Trend Rider further anticipates a resumption of bullish momentum soon, forecasting that once the Cardano price breaks through the $1.25 resistance level, it could rapidly surge toward the $3 mark, inching closer to its previous record peak. Adding to the optimistic outlook, analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that after experiencing a 44% correction, Cardano began its second leg up during the week of February 1, 2021.  Given that ADA has already undergone a 43% correction recently, the analyst suggests that the next upward movement for ADA could be just two to three weeks away, with a target of $6 in sight. Analysts Identify Key Support And Price Targets Another analyst, AV Sebastian, also weighed in, suggesting that the price recent dip may be over, and that the Cardano price is poised to break out of a triangular pattern. He highlighted the last two candles as particularly bullish and expects a significant rally in the coming days. In analyzing short-term price actions, several analysts noted that ADA is exhibiting a “very bullish market structure” on the daily timeframe. On the chart is observed a double bottom formation leading to a breakout and a V-shaped recovery along a descending channel.  Related Reading: Big Players Bet Big On XRP, Solana With Excitement Around Donald Trump’s Presidency, Here Are The Figures It is further believed that a retest of the key support zone at $1.3886 appears inevitable for ADA’s price in the near-term, which would then lead to price uptrend with a main target of $1.7748. Further support zones have also been identified, with the $0.824 level being crucial to watch early in 2025. Holding this support could unlock significant upside potential, and analysts are eyeing May 2025 as a key timeframe for achieving targets. At the time of writing, ADA was trading at $1.14, up 1.13% for the 24-hour period.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

The Financial Times reported on Monday that World Liberty Financial (WLF), the digital asset venture associated with President Donald Trump, has successfully raised $1 billion through its token sales.  Initially launched in October with a goal of selling only 20 billion WLF tokens, the decentralized finance’s (DeFi) venture token surpassed this target by selling 21 billion tokens, demonstrating robust demand despite a rocky start. Eric Trump Champions World Liberty Financial At ‘High-Profile Event’ Per the report, this surge in interest comes as WLF announces the release of an additional 5 billion tokens from its total supply of 100 billion, citing “massive demand and overwhelming interest.”  The Trump family’s foray into the cryptocurrency space has been marked by a blend of enthusiasm and controversy. Over the weekend, both Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, launched their own memecoins, which experienced rapid spikes in value.  Related Reading: $24 XRP Prediction: Bitcoin Maxi Calls It Risky But Possible Eric Trump, actively promoting World Liberty Financial, also attended a “high-profile crypto event” in Washington, celebrating the intersection of politics and digital assets as his father prepares for a new administration. Trump’s embrace of the crypto sector during his election campaign has resonated with industry executives, many of whom anticipate a more favorable regulatory environment compared to the policies of the outgoing Biden administration.  The appointment of crypto-friendly figures, such as Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and David Sacks as the newly created artificial intelligence (AI) and Crypto Czar, further underscores this potential shift. However, the venture has not been without its critics.  Trump’s Memecoins Spark Controversy Concerns arise over the limited rights associated with WLF tokens, which provide holders with only minimal voting rights and no economic entitlements. Furthermore, the tokens cannot be traded or sold back to WLF, leading to questions about their long-term value and utility. Compounding the intrigue surrounding WLF, notable crypto entrepreneur and TRON blockchain founder Justin Sun recently revealed a significant investment of $45 million into the venture, raising his total stake to $75 million.  The market’s reaction has been volatile, exemplified by Bitcoin’s brief spike to a record high of over $109,000 on Monday, followed by a retraction toward $102,000 after Trump’s inauguration speech.  Analysts now speculate that upcoming executive orders from Trump could bolster the crypto industry’s fortunes in the US, although skepticism lingers among some industry veterans.  Nic Carter, a venture capitalist, articulated concerns about the “ethical implications” of a sitting president engaging in business ventures that could be perceived as “conflicts of interest.” Related Reading: This Analyst Correctly Predicted The Bitcoin Price Crash To $99,000, Here’s What’s Supposed To Happen Next The launch of Trump’s memecoins has also stirred controversy, with the Donald Trump memecoin experiencing a sharp decline from a weekend high of $75 to $52.  Meanwhile, the Melania Trump memecoin, which disrupted the market dynamics of the Donald coin, saw its value fluctuate significantly from a high of $13.64 to $8.43. Bernstein analysts have noted that this “chaotic crypto era” marks a critical juncture, suggesting that government engagement with cryptocurrencies may redefine the relationship between leadership and emerging technologies.  The analysts assert that the launch of Trump and Melania’s memecoins signifies a potential regulatory shift in the country, where digital assets could serve as a direct connection to a mass audience. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

As the new crypto-friendly administration takes office, crypto investors expect a likely volatile market. However, some analyst shared their bullish predictions as Bitcoin (BTC) hit its latest all-time high (ATH) of $109,000. Related Reading: $24 XRP Prediction: Bitcoin Maxi Calls It Risky But Possible Bitcoin Hits New ATH On Inauguration Day Last week, Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 barrier for the first time in over ten days amid the bullish expectations of January 20. The flagship crypto continued consolidating above this key level over the weekend, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s latest crypto moves. On Friday, the incoming US President surprised the crypto industry by launching his official TRUMP memecoin. The token saw a massive surge, hitting a $75 all-time high (ATH) and a market capitalization of $15 billion but facing significant backlash from the crypto community. As the token eclipsed the market, Bitcoin turned the key $102,000 resistance level as a support zone, propelling the price to a one-month high of $106,000. However, the market saw a 6% correction on Sunday afternoon after the then-incoming First Lady launched her memecoin, MELANIA. BTC dropped below the $100,000 mark before quickly recovering, closing the week near the recently reclaimed level. Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, Bitcoin’s price jumped 8.5% to its new all-time high of $109,588. Daan Crypto Trades noted BTC’s good start to the week after it “opened up with a small CME gap today but closed that straight away and went straight to new all-time highs,” adding that it will be an interesting week. Daan also signaled that today would likely be a “very volatile day in both directions” for the market but advised investors to “focus on what you expect for Q1 and not the next day.” BTC Price To Continue Soaring? Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa suggested that BTC’s price could see short-term volatility depending on Trump’s comments during his Inauguration speech. “If a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is announced, I think BTC puts in a god candle, and everything sends,” he stated, adding that a lack of mention could start a momentary pullback. Despite the potential short-term shakeouts, some analysts highlighted that Bitcoin is entering a new price discovery phase. Rekt Capital stated, “History suggests this first Price Discovery Correction is now over.” According to the analyst, the December retrace was part of BTC’s “post-halving Parabolic Upside Phase.” Bitcoin enters a parabolic period that lasts around 300 days, each cycle after every Halving event, with the first price correction historically beginning between Weeks 6 and 8 of each parabolic phase. Related Reading: Solana Bulls Counter Bearish Pressure To Keep Price Above $240 After the recent price action, the analyst announced the second Price Discovery Uptrend lies ahead. He explained that “Bitcoin is now trying to breakout from its $101k-$106k range Daily Close above the $106k Range High resistance followed by a post-breakout retest would confirm the breakout and bring Bitcoin one step closer to additional Price Discovery.” Analyst Crypto Jelle highlighted BTC’s multi-year cup and handle pattern, which “looks like Bitcoin wants to get it over with.” The analyst suggested that the flagship crypto won’t “be waiting much longer,” adding that the long-term target remains $140,000. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at $104,564, a 1% drop in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration on January 20, the crypto community is buzzing with anticipation regarding the potential impact of his administration on digital assets.  Analysts are closely examining which crypto assets may benefit the most during this pivotal period, especially given Trump’s vocal support for making the United States a leader in the crypto space. Market expert Xremlin suggests that Trump’s presidency could usher in a “golden era” for crypto. His analysis focuses on US-founded coins and assets linked to the Trump family, indicating that the inauguration might catalyze significant price movements for certain altcoins.  Notably, Eric Trump has publicly shared his investments in Sui (SUI), Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting a focus on already established cryptocurrencies. The Leading Crypto Contenders Ethereum (ETH): The analyst shares that Ethereum remains a cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, known for its smart contract functionality and diverse use cases.  He suggests that as a leading platform for decentralized applications (dApps), its significance in the market is undeniable, making it a staple in any crypto portfolio. Bitcoin (BTC): Often referred to as digital gold, Bitcoin is the most recognized cryptocurrency and serves as a benchmark for the entire market. Xremlin observes its potential inclusion in a US Strategic Bitcoin reserve could further solidify its status and drive additional interest from institutional investors. Solana (SOL): As a US-founded blockchain with a robust user base, Solana has gained attention for its speed and scalability.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Reserve In The US: 65% Chance It Happens In 2025 The analyst speculates that it could soon see the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which would enhance its visibility and accessibility to mainstream investors. Sui (SUI): Positioned as a direct competitor to Solana, Sui boasts higher transactions per second (TPS) but still lacks a significant user base.  Being US-founded, it reportedly stands to gain from any favorable regulatory developments that may arise during Trump’s administration. World Liberty: Initiated by the Trump family, is another one to watch, according to Xremlin. Although it has yet to launch, its connection to the Trump name could reportedly generate price spikes once it enters the market. Additional Contenders For The “Trump Trade” Beyond the aforementioned digital assets, Xremlin highlights several other US-founded projects are gaining traction and could play a role in the so-called “Trump trade”: Ripple (XRP): Known for its blockchain-based payment protocol, Ripple facilitates real-time cross-border payments, making it a key player for financial institutions.                                                                                  Chainlink (LINK): As a blockchain-agnostic platform, Chainlink connects various chains to major financial institutions, enabling seamless data connectivity and interoperability.                                                                               Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts When Dogecoin Price Will Hit $3 This Cycle Ondo (ONDO): This platform bridges traditional financial products like US bonds and treasuries to the blockchain, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the DeFi space.                                                                  Hedera (HBAR): Governed by a council that includes tech giants like Google and IBM, Hedera is designed for fast and energy-efficient transactions, ensuring stability and transparency.                                                  Stellar (XLM): Focused on facilitating low-cost cross-border payments, Stellar collaborates with companies such as Circle and MoneyGram to integrate blockchain solutions into the U.S. financial system. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

The Cardano price is targeting a bullish breakout to $6 after experiencing a bounce from its initial 43% downturn. While other cryptocurrencies like XRP and Bitcoin (BTC) recorded massive gains in this bull market, Cardano (ADA) maintained a relatively muted price last year, experiencing significant volatility. Despite this, analysts remain bullish on ADA, emphasizing its potential for a substantial price recovery and a surge to new ATHs.   Cardano Price Targets $6 ATH Ali Martinez, a prominent crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), shared a bullish price prediction for Cardano, forecasting a massive surge to $6. The analyst compared the similarities in ADA’s current price movement to historical patterns. He shared two parallel price charts of Cardano depicting its price action from 2018 to 2021 and 2022 to 2025.  Related Reading: Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Dogecoin Price From January To December 2025 In the left chart, ADA traded within a sideways accumulation zone, highlighted by the rectangular box, before experiencing a breakout above $0.14. Following the breakout, Cardano’s price corrected by about 43.6%, a massive decline that pushed its value below the $0.1 mark.  As is often seen among cryptocurrencies, Cardano’s significant price crash established a solid foundation for a notable rally. After its substantial decline, the cryptocurrency initiated a significant price rally, reaching a peak of approximately $3.08. This remarkable price surge represented a gain of over 4,095%.  In the right chart, Martinez identifies a similar sideways accumulation pattern between 2022 and 2023 of this year’s bullish cycle. Following this, Cardano broke out to reach a new price high of $0.8. After this, the altcoin underwent a 42.65%, mirroring the crash in 2021.  Based on the historical fractal, Martinez predicts that Cardano could soon initiate its second leg up, potentially mimicking its impressive price rally in 2021 within the next two to three weeks. As a result, the analyst has set a bullish target for Cardano at above $6, marking a significant gain of 2,220.68%. While historical patterns do not accurately predict future price movements, they can provide insights into market trends, conditions, and other factors. Martinez’s bullish prediction for the Cardano price relies on the assumption that it can repeat similar market behavior and conditions during its 2021 bull rally.  Related Reading: XRP Price Rallies To ATH At $3.4, Here’s What’s Driving It And Why The Pump Will Continue Update On ADA Price Analysis As mentioned earlier, the Cardano price declined severely last year despite bullish sentiment spreading to other altcoins in the market. In the last few weeks, ADA seemed to be recovering from bearish trends, as CoinMarketCap’s data showed a price increase of 16% over the past week. Cardano also experienced notable price gains in the last month, rising by over 10%.  Although its price has reclaimed its $1 mark, ADA’s momentum seems to be fading, as the cryptocurrency has pulled back, recording a decline of 4% over the last 24 hours.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

As XRP recovers from a notable dip in mid-December, technical analysis signals strong potential for further growth. Currently valued at approximately $3.23, XRP is positioned among the most robust performers in the cryptocurrency market, boasting an impressive 43% gain over the past month.  This price resurgence has propelled the market’s second-largest altcoin to a seven-year high, inching closer to its previous price record of $3.40, set in 2018. Bullish Projections For XRP Price  In a recent social media update on X (Formerly Twitter), market analyst Ali Martinez highlights the significance of XRP’s recent breakout from a month-long consolidation phase between $1.90 and $2.60.  Martinez notes that this price breakout has occurred within a symmetrical triangle pattern on the weekly chart, suggesting an optimistic trajectory for the altcoin. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Double Holdings To 43% Post-Merge – Details The analyst projects a possible price target of $15 for XRP, which would represent a staggering increase of over 365% from its current valuation. Supporting this bullish outlook, XForceGlobal proposed a range of final targets for XRP, estimating potential prices between $7 and $12, with more ambitious projections reaching $20 to $40 and two potential routes for the altcoin’s price: Slower Route: This scenario anticipates a five-wave minor degree into an intermediate degree wave, followed by a wave 1-2 pullback.  If XRP can manage a controlled pullback in this phase, it would create a favorable environment for further bullish action. While this route may involve a deeper correction, the analyst asserts it ultimately promises the greatest rewards for long-term holders. Faster Route: In this scenario, the current five-wave ascent may already be part of a larger primary wave 5. While this route could still lead XRP to significant price levels around $7 to $12, it also suggests that the bull market may soon reach its conclusion. Expert Warns Of Potential Correction March Despite the optimistic projections, some experts, like Egrag Crypto, caution investors to remain vigilant. Egrag predicts a significant market correction could occur in March 2025.  However, the expert also emphasizes that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains bullish, indicating that XRP still has room for growth in the short term. He anticipates that XRP may reach price levels between $4 and $5 before any potential downturn. Related Reading: BNB Price Poised for Gains: Bulls Push for New Highs All around, XRP stands at a pivotal moment, and its journey from here could redefine its standing in the market. Whether through slower or faster routes, the future looks bright for XRP holders, provided they navigate the anticipated volatility with care. At the time of writing, the altcoin is down a slight 1.3% on the 24-hour time frame, trading at $3.23.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has provided some insights into the current Bitcoin price action. He revealed that the Bitcoin upper hand has moved above $105,400 and hinted at where the flagship crypto could be heading next. What’s Next For Bitcoin Price As Upper Band Moves Above $105,400? In an X post, Severino revealed that Bitcoin’s upper band is now above $105,400. With this development, he alluded to a previous analysis in which he revealed what could happen once the price breaks above $105,400. In the analysis, the crypto analyst mentioned that things could get interesting once BTC breaks above $105,400. Related Reading: Dogecoin Open Interest Spikes To Nearly $5 Billion – Impact On Price He then predicted that Bitcoin could rally to as high as $170,000. The analyst made this prediction while revealing how BTC witnessed a 90% surge from the wick low at the lower band to the local high. This happened the last time the flagship crypto got a head fake to the lower band before moving to the upper band. Based on this trend, Severino believes the Bitcoin price could record another 90% surge and rally to as high as $170,000. This price target is significant as it could mark the top for the flagship crypto. The crypto analyst mentioned that the cycle top for Bitcoin can be discussed once BTC reaches this $170,000 target. However, market experts like Standard Chartered have suggested that Bitcoin could rally beyond this $170,000 target. The financial institution predicted that a rally to $200,000 by year-end is achievable. Bernstein analysts also described a rally to $200,000 by year-end as conservative, meaning Bitcoin could rally higher.  This bullish outlook for Bitcoin mainly stems from the fact that Donald Trump is set to take office on January 20. The pro-crypto US president-elect is expected to implement a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the country, which will boost the flagship crypto’s adoption.   BTC Not Far Away From A New All-Time High  Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has suggested that Bitcoin will soon reach a new all-time high (ATH). In an X post, he stated that BTC is one daily resistance away from breaking out to a new ATH yet again. The crypto analyst added that a daily close above the final resistance followed by a post-breakout retest would be enough to launch the flagship crypto into price discovery.   Until then, Rekt Capital mentioned that Bitcoin would continue to range between $101,000 and $106,000. Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto offered a more optimistic outlook for the BTC, stating that the flagship crypto has started its rally. He remarked that, as anticipated, the crypto has broken through resistance and is now primed for a strong rally.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Bulls Eye $3 As Whales Scoop 200 Million DOGE In The Last 2 Days At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at around $103,509, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

After a red Monday, the crypto market seems to be moving toward a green end of the week, registering an 18.54% increase from this week’s lows. Altcoins have broken out of a bullish formation, fueling investors’ optimism about the upcoming Altseason. Related Reading: XRP Hits Seven-Year High After 16% Surge, Is A New ATH Around The Corner? Altcoins Final Shakeout ‘Completed’ On Friday, the crypto market recovered from its recent correction, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $100,000 mark after days of hovering below this resistance level. Similarly, The King of Altcoins, Ethereum (ETH), reclaimed the $3,400 range after dipping below a key support level earlier this week. Other leading altcoins like Solana and XRP have also gained bullish momentum, with the former reclaiming crucial levels and the latter nearing its all-time high (ATH). Notably, the total crypto market capitalization, excluding BTC and ETH, surged 4% in the last 24 hours, hitting its highest point since the December retraces. Altcoins broke out on a three-year downtrend during the November-December rally, surging to $1.1 trillion, its highest market cap since 2021. However, the sector struggled to record significant gains after the end-of-year corrections, dropping around 25% from the post-election highs. Despite the performance, several crypto analysts predicted that Alts would see a bullish start to the year. On Monday, Altcoins fell to its lowest price range in weeks, dipping to a $900 billion market cap, but is now retesting last month’s highs. Amid the current performance, Titan of Crypto suggests that the “final shakeout seems completed.” The analyst previously asserted that the “grand finale” was around the corner, signaling that alts were about to explode. Alts Following Q1 2024 Performance? Recently, the analyst pointed out that a golden cross is “imminent” in the Altcoins chart. According to the post, “It’s only a matter of time before FOMO kicks in,” as 2021’s golden cross, which occurred at the start of that year, kickstarted a massive Altseason. Titan of Crypto added that early 2025 “could echo the explosive Altcoins rally of early 2021,” noting that the crypto market’s performance seemed to resemble its performance from four years ago. Meanwhile, crypto investor Miky Bull noted that Altcoins seems to be repeating its Q1 2024 playbook, which could lead to a “rally déjà vu.” Per the chart, the sector broke out of a multi-month trendline at the end of 2023 before a brief correction period and retest of the new levels. Then, Altcoins exploded at the beginning of Q1 2024, rallying until March, which is “the cogent reason that this Altseason might run till March.” Related Reading: Chainlink ‘Ready To Breakout’: Analyst Eyes $50 Target Amid Whale Accumulation The investor asserted that Altcoins market cap “has just completed its retest Expansion phase in full force loading,” as the crypto market capitalization, excluding the top ten tokens, had broken out of a 42-day accumulation period, which meant that “alts rally will follow.” Similarly, analyst Jelle highlighted that Alts had formed a bullish pennant “right below all-time high resistance,” which could lead to a massive rally once it broke. After the recent surge, Altcoins have broken out of the bullish formation, leaving “price discovery just inches away.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

The market’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has rejoined the crypto rally, gaining momentum on Friday amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrencies as soon as he takes office.  As of the latest data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin surged nearly 5% in the 24-hour time frame, reaching $104,000. The broader cryptocurrency market, represented by the CoinDesk 20 index, also saw an uptick, rising 1% following a 4% increase on Thursday. Excitement Builds Ahead Of Trump’s Executive Orders  This newfound interest in Bitcoin has positively impacted exchange operators, with shares of platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood climbing approximately 5% and 3%, respectively.  Related Reading: BNB Price Poised for Gains: Bulls Push for New Highs According to CNBC, the excitement follows a Bloomberg report indicating that Trump might establish the crypto advisory council he had previously promised, potentially giving the industry a significant voice in his administration.  Discussions surrounding a national Bitcoin stockpile are also part of the anticipated executive order, which is expected to address various aspects of cryptocurrency policy, according to a report by the New York Times. While the prospect of a pro-crypto administration and Congress in 2025 is encouraging for the industry, some Wall Street analysts caution that the full impact may not be felt immediately.  Coins and crypto projects outside of Bitcoin could reportedly benefit the most from clear and supportive regulations, especially as they have been more vulnerable to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuits and perceived banking discrimination under the previous administration.  Analysts Eye Record-Breaking Bitcoin Prices  Bitcoin’s performance has been closely aligned with the stock market this year, following a period of consolidation that began in late December.  This came after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about inflation, a sentiment that has since eased with two favorable inflation reports in January.  Expectations are high that any announcements from the incoming administration next week could propel Bitcoin’s price even higher, potentially setting new records.  Related Reading: Solana ‘Bull Case’ Forecasts $6,636 Price Target By 2030, Crypto Firm Says Analysts believe that the new administration, along with a new SEC chairman, could usher in opportunities for innovation within the cryptocurrency space.  JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington noted that while the environment is promising, the market capitalization of other tokens and lower investor interest may limit the impact of new cryptocurrency products. In a favorable technical development, crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently pointed out that Bitcoin has broken out of a cup-and-handle pattern, a bullish indicator in technical analysis.  This pattern resembles a “cup” followed by a downward trend, or “handle,” which typically signals a buying opportunity. According to Martinez, this suggests a potential upside target of $276,400 for Bitcoin—more than doubling its record high of $108,000 reached at the end of last year. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

The XRP price has rallied to its all-time high (ATH) of $3.4, sparking bullish sentiment in the XRP community. This price surge is due to bullish fundamentals, including Donald Trump’s receptiveness to a crypto reserve that would include the coin.  Factors Behind The XRP Rally To Its ATH CoinMarketCap data shows that the XRP price rallied to $3.40 yesterday, a price level that represents its current all-time high (ATH) on some exchanges like Binance and Kraken. This price surge has occurred due to several factors, including a report that Donald Trump is receptive to the idea of an America-first strategic reserve. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Above $100,000 Renews Hope, Analyst Reveals The Cycle Top As Bitcoinist reported, this initiative would focus on cryptocurrencies that were founded in the US, including XRP, Solana, and USDC. This is bullish for these coins, as it would lead to greater adoption for them. This news already sparked a bullish sentiment among investors, leading to this XRP price surge.  Before now, these investors, especially crypto whales, were accumulating, another factor contributing to the XRP price surge. Bitcoinist reported that this category of investors had bought 1.43 billion coins in two months. This is massive, considering how these accumulation trends always lead to price discovery, which is being witnessed with XRP at the moment.  This accumulation trend looks to have intensified on the news of the potential crypto reserve involving XRP. CoinMarketData shows that the coin’s trading volume has surged by 7% in the last 24 hours, with $24.18 billion traded during this period. This surge in trading volume has also contributed to the XRP price rally.  Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed its opening brief in its appeal against Ripple. However, this development was considered bullish for the XRP price, as the Commission did not dispute Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP isn’t a security.  Why The Price Surge Is Likely To Continue The XRP price surge will likely continue based on its bullish fundamentals and technicals. From a fundamental perspective, Donald Trump is set to take office on January 20, meaning that this crypto reserve, which will include XRP, could come to life sooner rather than later. Trump’s administration is also bullish for XRP because of the possible emergence of pro-crypto Paul Atkins as the next SEC Chair.  Related Reading: Can The Dogecoin Price Rally For 3 Months Straight? 2021 Bull Market Performance Says Yes Paul Atkin’s pro-crypto stance has led to predictions that the Commission will likely drop the appeal against Ripple once he takes office. The Commission is also expected to approve the pending XRP ETF applications under Atkins.  From a technical perspective, crypto analysts have also provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price. Crypto analyst CasiTrades predicted that XRP will break its ATH and rally to between $8 and $13.  At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.34, up over 7% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

The BONK price movements have brought it close to a critical support level, and its reaction could make or break its price trajectory from there. A detailed technical analysis on the TradingView platform suggests that the cryptocurrency’s current setup could lead to either a bullish breakout to retest its all-time high at $0.00005825 or a further decline below $0.00001497, depending on how price action unfolds in the coming days.  Descending Channel And Double Bottom Pattern For BONK Meme cryptocurrency BONK has largely been trading within a descending channel for the past three months, which has been characterized by the formation of lower highs and lower lows on the daily candlestick timeframe chart. This descending channel pattern kickstarted after BONK reached a new all-time high of $0.00005825 on November 20, 2024.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Traders Turn Bearish Despite Price Recovery Above $97,000, Here Are The Numbers As noted by the analyst on TradingView, the BONK price is currently showing signs of a healthy retracement after rejecting at a lower high within the descending channel. This retracement has now seen the meme coin at a critical support zone around $0.000026 within the descending channel. Interestingly, the retest of this support zone hints at the possibility of a double bottom pattern, as the price chart shows BONK had bounced off this zone on December 20, 2024.  The double bottom is the bullish scenario for the BONK price. However, the analyst highlights that confirmation on lower timeframes is essential for this double-bottom scenario to materialize. Specifically, a bullish Internal Change of Character (I-CHoCH) within the current support zone would signal that buyers are re-entering the market, which would increase the likelihood of a breakout from the descending channel. Key Price Levels To Watch For BONK Price The $0.000026 level is highlighted as a critical support level to keep an eye on in the coming days to see how it eventually plays out for BONK. Should BONK manage a rebound from this level, the first step toward a sustained bullish move would be to break above the upper trendline of the descending channel, which would be anywhere between $0.000030 and $0.000031. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Gearing Up To Fly After Lows, Here’s The Target Upon confirming the breakout, the analyst identified several resistance levels that BONK would encounter on its path to a new all-time high. These levels include $0.00003657, $0.00004754, and a strong resistance point at $0.00006340. However, the analyst also points out that there remains a risk of further retracement or even panic selling, especially if BONK fails to exhibit bullish confirmations through an I-CHoCH in the lower timeframes. This scenario could cause a break below $0.000026 to reach another strong support zone, where a similar I-CHoCH confirmation would still be necessary to validate a potential bounce. Without these confirmations, the bullish outlook could be invalidated. At the time of writing, BONK is trading at $0.00002863 and is up by 5% in the past 24 hours. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

With the Bitcoin price back above $100,000, there have been discussions about what could mark the cycle top for the flagship crypto. Crypto analyst Tony Severino has provided some insights on this, revealing around what price target the market top could be considered.  Potential Cycle Top For The Bitcoin Price In an X post, Tony Severino suggested that the cycle top for the Bitcoin price could be around $170,000. This came as he noted that a 90% surge could take the flagship crypto to this price level. He added that it is at this level that the cycle tops can then be considered, indicating that the BTC top in this cycle would likely be around this range.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Gearing Up To Fly After Lows, Here’s The Target The crypto analyst also discussed the current Bitcoin price action. He remarked that a mid-trend re-squeeze can lead to a continuation of the uptrend. Severino added that Bitcoin above $105,000 gets interesting, suggesting that is where the flagship crypto could witness a parabolic rally to a new all-time high (ATH).  Severino alluded to the last time the Bitcoin price got a head fake to the lower band before moving to the upper band. He further remarked that from the wick low at the lower band to the local high was a 90% move. As such, this is why the analyst is confident that Bitcoin could witness another 90% surge to the $170,000 target before the cycle top is in.  Before now, the crypto analyst had also assured that the Bitcoin price is still bullish because of the monthly stochastic oscillator, which is still above 80. The tool is used to measure momentum, and the indicator being above 80 typically suggests strong upward momentum. Historically, the monthly stochastic being above 80 has also led to a continuation of the BTC rally.  Holding $100,000 As Support Is Crucial In an X post, crypto analyst Jelle suggested that the Bitcoin price holding $100,000 as support is the next most crucial step for a continuation of the upward trend. He noted that Bitcoin is pushing into the $100,000 resistance level, which lines up with the local downtrend line as well.  Related Reading: Pundit Says Bitcoin Price Will Break Above $100,000 If This Happens The crypto analyst remarked that he expects a Bitcoin price breakout soon. He also predicts there will be much higher prices once that happens. In another X post, Jelle alluded to Bitcoin’s funding rate, which is currently in the green. In line with this, he asserted that the flagship crypto would run “red-hot” for weeks on end before this bull cycle is over. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $99,700, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP has hit a new multi-year high after surpassing the $3 mark amid the market recovery. The ongoing rally has fueled investors’ and analysts’ bullish sentiment, suggesting that the race to a new all-time high (ATH) has started. Related Reading: Ethereum Recovers From Drop Below $3,000: Analyst Points At 2021 Rally Similarities XRP Hits $3 After Seven Years XRP has been one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies after the post-election pump, rallying over 450% since November 6. In the past two months, the altcoin has outperformed most of the market, holding above key support zones during the market’s corrections. In December, the cryptocurrency climbed to its multi-year high of $2.9, hovering between the $1.9-$2.7 price range for the rest of the month. Despite the broader market retraces, the altcoin held the range’s lower zone, confirming it as a key support level. Moreover, XRP has traded between the $2.1 and $2.6 levels for the past two weeks, holding above the $2.2 support amid the start-of-year pullbacks. Over the last few days, the cryptocurrency has been attempting a breakout, as some analysts noted. Analyst Carl Runefelt noted that XRP had been retesting the descending resistance of a one-month symmetrical triangle pattern, which targeted a surge to the December highs. On Wednesday, XRP’s price skyrocketed 30% from Monday’s lows to break above the key resistance level and reach a new multi-year high. As Bitcoin reclaimed the $98,00-$99,000 price range, the cryptocurrency soared 17% in the daily timeframe to briefly surpass the $3 barrier for the first time since 2018, trading just 12% below its ATH of $3.4. After the long-awaited milestone, XRP retraced to $2.9 again and is currently testing the resistance level as support. XRP’s Rally To New ATH ‘Just Started’ Analyst Ali Martinez shared that whales have noted XRP’s momentum as the number of large-scale transactions on the XRP network surged. According to the post, the network saw 341 transactions over $1 million in the last 24 hours. Crypto analysis firm Santiment also revealed that wallets holding 1 million to 10 million XRP have continued to accumulate the altcoin. The firm stated that these wallets have added around $3.8 billion in XRP since November 12, marking an increase of 37%. Meanwhile, Crypto trader Miky Bull pointed out that the altcoin has broken out of a multi-year downtrend line against its BTC trading pair. According to the post, the cryptocurrency broke above the trendline during its November breakout and has held above it for the past two months. Related Reading: Bitcoin Daily Close To ‘Dictate The Next Move’, Is Another Price Drop Ahead? Additionally, the trader highlights that, historically, whenever XRP broke out from its downtrend line against BTC, it would kickstart a massive rally to new highs. He suggested that if it were to repeat this behavior, XRP/BTC could be near 0.0004, which would see XRP’s price in double digits. Based on this, Miky added that the altcoin’s next target should be $4, which would represent a 37% increase from current prices. As of this writing, the altcoin is trading at $2.91, an 11% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

On Wednesday, the XRP price surged to its highest valuation in seven years, briefly reaching $3.02 and marking a substantial gain of nearly 30% over the past two weeks.  This impressive performance stands in stark contrast to the broader cryptocurrency market, where major players like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have struggled to maintain upward momentum. Analyst Highlights ‘Massive Bullish Breakout’ For The XRP Price Analysts are now predicting that the XRP price and its upward trajectory may continue, driven by strong buying pressure and positive market sentiment seen during the past month.  Notably, market expert and technical analyst Ali Martinez recently identified in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) what he describes as a “massive bullish breakout” for the XRP price.  Related Reading: BREAKING: BitMEX Fined $100 Million For US Money-Laundering Violations According to Martinez’s analysis, on-chain data indicates a significant accumulation of XRP coins, with over 1.10 billion tokens purchased in the past week alone.This aggressive buying activity has created a sense of momentum, further supported by technical indicators.  Martinez further highlights that the XRP price has broken out of a bull pennant formation—a classic bullish pattern that suggests further price increases could be on the horizon.  The analyst posits that if the current buying trend persists, the XRP price could potentially reach new all-time highs of $10, significantly exceeding its current record of $3.40 reached in 2018. However, not all indicators are pointing toward unmitigated success.  Martinez also highlighted that the TD Sequential indicator, a popular tool among traders, has flashed a sell signal on the 4-hour chart for the XRP price, suggesting that a price correction in the short-term could be imminent.  The Crucial Hurdle For XRP’s Continued Bullish Momentum Adding to the optimism for XRP holders, another analyst known as Dom has drawn comparisons between the current price action and that of the XRP price in 2017.  Dom’s analysis shows a striking fractal pattern, where XRP spent 25 days in a consolidation phase before experiencing a significant rally.  Related Reading: Shiba Inu Price Gearing Up To Fly After Lows, Here’s The Target Currently, XRP has been consolidating for about 30 days, leading Dom to predict a similar bullish breakout could follow, potentially leading to new all-time highs. As of the latest trading, XRP has retraced slightly to around $2.93, attempting to establish this level as support for future gains.  However, the $3 mark remains a formidable resistance level, representing a barrier that has not been surpassed in over seven years. Overcoming this threshold will be critical for XRP to maintain its bullish momentum and for traders to gain confidence in the altcoin’s long-term trajectory. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

The Bitcoin price has recovered above $97,000, providing a bullish outlook for the flagship crypto. Despite this development, BTC traders still look apprehensive as their strategy suggests they are still bearish on the current price action.  Bitcoin Traders Turn Bearish Following Price Recovery In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that Bitcoin traders have turned bearish despite the price recovery above $97,000. The crypto analyst mentioned that the percentage of traders on Binance betting BTC will rise has declined from 66.35% to 55.22% over the past 24 hours.  Related Reading: Analyst Says Dogecoin Has Entered Another Bull Cycle, Puts Price Above $20 This development is significant as these Binance traders have a track record of being right most of the time. While most traders (55.22%) are still longing BTC, the decline in those betting on a rise suggests that there is the possibility that the recent price recovery is just a relief bounce and not a bullish reversal.  The Bitcoin price has recovered above $97,000 after dropping to below $90,000 two days ago. This recent rally could pave the way for the flagship crypto to reclaim the psychological $100,000 price level. Crypto analyst Jelle is confident that this could happen soon, as he stated that a price breakout above $97,000 could lead to new highs for Bitcoin.  However, there is still a lot of market uncertainty, which could explain why some of these Bitcoin traders are choosing not to bet on a further rally despite the recent price recovery. Recent macro data have suggested that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to implement as many quantitative easing (QE) policies as compared to last year.  This is bearish for the Bitcoin price since investors could become more skeptical about investing in this risk asset. On the other hand, Donald Trump’s incoming administration provides some optimism for market participants since the US president-elect has promised to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which would lead to greater adoption of BTC.  BTC’s Market Structure Has Changed Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade also provided a bullish outlook for the Bitcoin price. In an X post, he stated that Bitcoin has shifted the market structure from a downtrend to an uptrend. He explained that when BTC was in a downtrend with lower highs and lower lows, it created an equal high, signaling a “change of character.” Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Price Crash To $89,000 Reveals Where BTC Is Headed Next Now, Bitcoin has broken through the resistance to form a higher high. According to Trader Tardigrade, if BTC maintains a higher low at the support/ resistance flip level of $96,000, it could start the bull run again. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the flagship crypto could reclaim $100,000 and then rally to new highs.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $97,300, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Recent technical analysis suggests that the Shiba Inu price may be preparing for a bullish rally, as the second-largest meme coin shows signs of a recovery from a correction phase. With key support levels established, a crypto analyst has projected a new bullish price target for Shiba Inu (SHIB). Shiba Inu Price Targets $0.000033 And Beyond On Tuesday, a TradingView crypto analyst, known as the ‘Real_CryptoRoy’, declared that Shiba Inu is getting ”ready to fly,” highlighting its potential for a significant price recovery to new highs. The analyst believes that Shiba Inu’s first major milestone for 2025 will be a climb above $0.000025, a critical level that would confirm its bullish position.  Related Reading: PEPE Marks Bottom After Scary Market Crash, Enters Wave 3 With Over 500% Promise If this crucial price point is reclaimed, the TradingView analyst suggests it could set the stage for Shiba Inu to retest a new resistance zone at $0.000033. This critical price level is one of Shiba Inu’s recent highs, achieved during a period of explosive growth and heightened demand. The TradingView crypto expert shared a price chart, highlighting that a break of the aforementioned resistance level, accompanied by strong trading volume, could pave the way for future gains and a larger bullish trend that could push Shiba Inu to new price highs.  While he maintains a confident stance on his bullish outlook for Shiba Inu, the analyst has also highlighted the influence of Bitcoin’s price action and dominance on Shiba Inu’s performance. For instance, if Bitcoin remains stable or bullish, it could create favorable conditions for Shiba Inu and other altcoins to rally. Conversely, if Bitcoin turns bearish, Shiba Inu could also experience price declines and volatility.  For mid-term investors, the current price near $0.00002 may present an opportunity to accumulate Shiba Inu at a low cost while watching its movements closely. The analyst has also highlighted the importance of key resistance and support levels, forecasting that Shiba Inu is preparing for a significant recovery.   SHIB Finds Support Amidst Correction   While sharing his bullish forecast for Shiba Inu, the ‘Real_CryptoRoy’ disclosed that the meme coin is currently in a correction phase after crashing 35% from its local high of $0.000033 and consolidating above $0.00002.  Related Reading: Analyst Says Dogecoin Has Entered Another Bull Cycle, Puts Price Above $20 The TradingView analyst revealed that the $0.00002 level was a crucial support zone for Shiba Inucrucial support zone for Shiba Inu, which the meme coin has tested twice. Typically, when a cryptocurrency successfully tests a support level multiple times, it indicates that buyers are stepping in to defend this level and prevent further drawbacks.  This support zone, highlighted by the orange circles on the analyst’s chart, signals a potential local bottom for Shiba Inu. The TradingView crypto expert has noted that Shiba Inu’s present correction phase could present an attractive buying opportunity for investors who aim to capitalize on low prices and potential upward movement. The analyst also pointed out that Shiba Inu’s price performance on the previous day was noteworthy, as it avoided falling below its prior low. Instead, the meme coin established a “higher low”, indicating that selling pressures may be waning and its correction could be nearing its end.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Technical analysis of the Bitcoin price chart shows that the leading cryptocurrency is still on the way to breaking above $100,000 in light of a pattern formation on the Bitcoin price chart. Notably, an analyst has pointed to a wedge pattern forming on Bitcoin’s 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart as the precursor to this bullish upside move, while dismissing earlier projections of bearish momentum arising from a head-and-shoulders pattern. The Wedge Formation: A Breakout To $100,000? According to the analysis, which was posted on the TradingView platform, Bitcoin is currently trading within a falling wedge pattern, which is often seen as a bullish chart pattern in technical analysis. This falling wedge analysis outlook arose after the invalidation of a head-and-shoulder pattern that recently threatened to bring a bearish outlook to Bitcoin‘s short-term price action. Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Price Crash To $89,000 Reveals Where BTC Is Headed Next The crypto analyst dismissed prior concerns over this head-and-shoulders pattern, labeling it as “fake” and has instead reinforced a bullish outlook for Bitcoin. This head-and-shoulders pattern had threatened to send Bitcoin below the $90,000 mark and essentially invalidate a bullish outlook for the leading cryptocurrency. As of now, there is a confirmation of a falling wedge pattern on the Bitcoin price chart. This falling wedge pattern has been in formation since December 17, when Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $108,135. Furthermore, this falling wedge has been highlighted by the formation of lower highs and lower lows, all of which are characteristic of the bullish pattern formation.  Interestingly, recent price action in the past 24 hours has seen Bitcoin inching closer to the upper trendline of the falling wedge. With this formation now confirmed, the only thing left is for a substantial break above the upper trendline, which would send Bitcoin trading above $100,000. Bitcoin Price Now Bitcoin’s price movement over the past 24 hours has exhibited another minor bullish trend after a rebound from the $90,800 support level on January 13. This upward bounce comes after Bitcoin faced mounting pressure over the weekend and briefly threatened to dip below $90,000. Instead, the rebound has pushed Bitcoin’s price upward by 6.8% over the past 48 hours. Related Reading: PEPE Marks Bottom After Scary Market Crash, Enters Wave 3 With Over 500% Promise As of now, Bitcoin is trading at $97,000, edging closer to reclaiming its bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency is just 3% shy of breaking above the upper trendline of the falling wedge pattern and registering what could be the end of the recent price correction. However, current trends in buying activity reveal a notable slowdown in investor participation, and it might reach towards the end of January and the beginning of February before the action of renewed interest begins. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

The Bitcoin price has struggled to break above the $100,000 threshold decisively over the past four weeks, largely fluctuating within the $90,000 to $100,000 range. This correction and lackluster price action have caused a degree of bearish sentiment among traders, with some speculating that Bitcoin might have already reached its peak for the current cycle. […]

As Bitcoin (BTC) navigates a turbulent period marked by increased volatility and a significant correction in cryptocurrency prices, market analyst Lark Davis has shed light on a potentially promising trend.  In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Davis drew parallels between Bitcoin’s current price movements and those observed during the last presidential election cycle, suggesting a potential restoration of confidence in the leading cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Mirrors 2021 Election Cycle Davis highlighted that Bitcoin appears to be mirroring its price action from the previous presidential election and inauguration in 2021.  Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Absorb $1 Million Loss As Market Caution Intensifies The expert presented a chart illustrating three distinct phases that Bitcoin underwent during that time, which may be relevant again as the market approaches the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. The first phase, which Bitcoin already experienced in November and December 2024, saw a notable rally towards new highs culminating in a peak price of $108,000 on December 17.  Following this initial surge, Bitcoin entered the second phase characterized by what Davis refers to as a “pre-inauguration dump.” Historically, this period has been marked by market corrections as investors react to uncertainties surrounding political transitions.  Currently, Bitcoin seems to be navigating through this phase, with observers closely monitoring its price movements as the inauguration date approaches. Davis anticipates a potential “post-inauguration pump,” reminiscent of the price surge that propelled Bitcoin to an all-time high of $69,000 in 2021. With only days remaining until the inauguration, the market is keenly observing whether this historical pattern will repeat itself in 2025. Market Anticipates Trump’s Inauguration The sentiment around Bitcoin’s future is further buoyed by Trump’s promises to reshape the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.  Unlike Biden, whose administration has taken a more cautious approach, Trump has signaled a desire to foster growth within the digital asset space, including plans to establish a Bitcoin stockpile aimed at addressing the national debt, which exceeds $36 trillion. While Lark Davis cautions that history may not repeat itself, he notes that it often “rhymes.” The prospect of increased support for Bitcoin from the incoming administration could serve as a catalyst, propelling the cryptocurrency toward new price highs and entering a phase of price discovery. Related Reading: Chainlink Weekly Chart Looks Promising – If Bulls Reclaim $30 ‘ATH Are Next’ In addition to Davis’s insights, fellow crypto analyst Doctor Profit has also weighed in on Bitcoin’s recent performance. He has expressed optimism about the cryptocurrency’s trajectory, indicating that it is aligning with his previous expectations.  Profit emphasizes the importance of maintaining a daily close above the $95,900 mark, with a breakout above $97,500 necessary for Bitcoin to continue its upward momentum toward the coveted $100,000 threshold. At the time of writing, BTC trades at $97,000, recording gains of 3% in the 24-hour time frame.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingVew.com

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analysts have made a significant projection regarding the potential impact of a new wave of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on alternative crypto assets.  Should these funds receive the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they could attract inflows of up to $14 billion, marking a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments. JPMorgan Highlights Growing Interest In Alternative Crypto ETFs The analysts specifically highlighted the anticipated interest in proposed ETFs for Solana and XRP. They estimate that Solana ETFs could draw between $3 billion and $6 billion within six to twelve months post-approval, while XRP funds might see inflows ranging from $4 billion to $8 billion over the same time frame.  Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Price Crash To $89,000 Reveals Where BTC Is Headed Next This optimism is grounded in the observed adoption rates of existing spot cryptocurrency ETFs. For context, Bitcoin (BTC) funds currently hold approximately $108 billion in assets, which represents about 6% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization since their introduction a year ago.  Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds have accumulated $12 billion in just six months, translating to a 3% penetration rate of Ethereum’s market value. While JPMorgan anticipates that Bitcoin will remain the dominant choice for investors, the interest in Solana and XRP underscores a growing diversification within the crypto investment community.  However, the analysts noted that the key question remains: how much demand exists for additional crypto products? They expressed uncertainty about whether the launch of new exchange-traded products (ETPs) will significantly impact the market. Signs Of Industry Growth Post-Trump Election The SEC has recently received numerous applications for funds tracking various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. This influx of filings signals a broader industry push to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to retail investors.  In addition, the regulatory landscape has been particularly dynamic in light of the recent election of Donald Trump, who has shifted from being a Bitcoin skeptic to a supporter of digital assets.  His administration has already shown a willingness to align with the interests of the crypto community, notably by appointing Paul Atkins, a proponent of cryptocurrency, as the new SEC chair, replacing the previous chair Gary Gensler, who was more critical of the industry. Related Reading: Chainlink Weekly Chart Looks Promising – If Bulls Reclaim $30 ‘ATH Are Next’ Despite the positive outlook, JPMorgan cautioned that progress on ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether may be slow due to the recent change in administration and the ongoing lack of regulatory clarity.  Nevertheless, the analysts remain optimistic, predicting that more exchange-traded fund applications will be submitted—and potentially approved—in 2025. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.67, posting gains of nearly 6% in the 24-hour time frame. Solana, on the other hand, is trading at $188, up 3% in the same time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

After Monday’s drop, Ethereum (ETH) fell below key support levels and hit its lowest price since November. Nonetheless, several market watchers remain bullish, predicting a massive rally for the cryptocurrency this quarter. Related Reading: Bitcoin Daily Close To ‘Dictate The Next Move’, Is Another Price Drop Ahead? Ethereum Drops To Two Month Lows Ethereum started the week with a significant correction, falling from the weekend range to its lowest price in two months. Over the weekend, Ethereum hovered between $3,200 and $3,340 after recovering from last week’s lows. Amid this performance, crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed out that ETH’s most critical resistance was between $3,360 and $3,450, where 4.37 million addresses bought 6.47 million ETH. The analyst also noted that the cryptocurrency’s key support was between the $3,066 and $3,160 price range, where 4.12 million addresses had bought 4.9 million ETH. Ethereum tested this support zone during the December corrections, bouncing from the zone after the pullbacks. However, the king of Altcoins fell below this key support for the first time since November 9, hitting $2,920 on Monday. After the 12% retrace from the weekend highs, ETH tested its post-election breakout level, confirming the $2,900 price range as support. Ethereum quickly bounced from this level, surging 9% to the $3,100-$3,200 range. Crypto investor Miky Bull considers ETH’s recent performance the “perfect setup for a massive reversal.” The trader noted this could be the reversal that leads to a breakout from Ethereum’s inverse head and shoulders pattern. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has been forming a multi-month inverse head and shoulder pattern, as noted by several analysts, with its left shoulder formed around the $2,800 price range. Rekt Capital had suggested that “any pullback close to the $3,000 level could see Ethereum develop a right shoulder.” Meanwhile, Miky Bull stated that the bullish setup targeted the $7,000 mark. ETH Resembles 2021 Trajectory Analyst Crypto Bullet pointed out that ETH’s chart resembled its 2021 behavior. The chart shows Ethereum saw a Double Top pattern during its rally over three years ago. Then, the cryptocurrency fell below the key support zone of $3,100, confirming the pattern. However, it reclaimed this level after consolidating for two weeks, which led to the breakout to ETH’s all-time high (ATH). According to the analyst, Ethereum is repeating this pattern after yesterday’s drop, suggesting that the cryptocurrency’s “worst-case scenario” would be hitting ATH levels again. Daan Crypto Traders highlighted ETH’s historical performance during the start of the year, stating that “the percentages ETH does within its first few weeks of the year are pretty crazy.” Related Reading: Ethereum Price Tests Limits: Can It Conquer the Uphill Task? CoinGlass data shows that Ethereum registered mostly negative weekly returns in the first weeks of 2024 but started a 6-week positive streak as February approached. This could suggest that ETH’s negative performance could be reversed in the coming weeks. Nonetheless, Daan advised investors to look at the quarterly returns for a better overview of seasonality. As of this writing, ETH is trading at $3,230, a 3% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

In a recent social media post, market expert VirtualBacon shared seven key predictions that could shape the cryptocurrency landscape in 2025. Central to these predictions is the assertion that Ethereum (ETH) may outshine Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of performance, even as Bitcoin continues to hold a dominant position in the market.  Expert Predicts A New Crypto Bull Run In 2025 With Bitcoin approaching the significant $100,000 mark once again after a sharp correction over the past weeks and altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the horizon, the expert believes that the current crypto bull run is only just beginning. Related Reading: XRP Price Dominates: Outperforming Bitcoin With Confidence VirtualBacon poses an intriguing question: Is 2025 the year when cryptocurrencies break all previous records? The anticipation surrounding potential market movements is palpable, especially given the bullish sentiment fueled by Bitcoin’s recent price surge and the impending introduction of altcoin ETFs.  The expert reflects on the previous year’s predictions, noting that Bitcoin reached $80,000, crypto gaming gained traction, and Trump’s return to the political scene significantly boosted market momentum. Looking ahead, VirtualBacon predicts a longer, slower bull cycle extending potentially into the fourth quarter of 2025. This forecast is underpinned by the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to liquidity, which is expected to mitigate the risks of sudden market crashes.  The likelihood of a recession is projected to drop to 33%, signaling a period of relative stability. Bitcoin’s dominance is anticipated to rise, largely driven by institutional demand, with spot ETFs already holding approximately 5% of Bitcoin’s supply.  While altcoins may lag initially, VirtualBacon asserts that this “slower cycle” is seen as a “blessing,” providing ample time for growth and maturation within the market. Will Ethereum Outperform Bitcoin This Year? One of the most consequential factors influencing the crypto market in 2025 is anticipated massive liquidity injections. The US debt crisis is likely to compel the Federal Reserve to implement quantitative easing, thereby expanding its balance sheet and flooding markets with cash.  Additionally, a revaluation of gold—potentially adjusting from $42 per ounce to around $2,000—could create even more liquidity in the system. Such conditions typically lead to inflation, which is historically associated with rising asset prices, suggesting that cryptocurrencies may thrive in this environment. However, despite these optimistic predictions, VirtualBacon casts doubt on the likelihood of a US Bitcoin Reserve Act passing in 2025. The proposal for the US Treasury to acquire one million Bitcoin over five years faces significant hurdles, particularly in securing taxpayer support for such a massive expenditure.  Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Under Pressure: Struggles to Reclaim Lost Ground On the regulatory front, VirtualBacon anticipates that pro-crypto legislation may favor altcoins, particularly through the proposed Fit for the 21st Century Act.  This legislation could provide a clearer regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, designating decentralized tokens like Layer-1 blockchains as commodities under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), while less decentralized assets would fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  With Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto advocate, potentially leading the SEC, major cryptocurrencies may flourish, although smaller startups could face challenges navigating the new landscape, according to the expert. The prediction of altcoin ETFs gaining traction is another exciting prospect for 2025. VirtualBacon expects ETFs for cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin, HBAR, XRP, and Solana to emerge, driven by their unique statuses and pending legal resolutions.  With Ethereum ETFs already drawing institutional interest, a similar pattern could unfold for these altcoins, further accelerating institutional adoption in the crypto market. Perhaps the most captivating prediction is that Ethereum could outperform Bitcoin, potentially doubling Bitcoin’s returns in 2025. With institutional investors increasingly favoring ETH over BTC in recent months, along with historical performance trends favoring Ethereum in the first half of the year, the stage is set for significant growth in the Ethereum ecosystem.  VirtualBacon estimates end-of-year prices of approximately $200,000 for Bitcoin and $14,000 for Ethereum, presenting ambitious yet “potentially attainable targets” given the expected influx of liquidity and institutional support. As of this writing, BTC is trading at $95,840, recording gains of over 4% in the 24-hour time frame. Similarly, ETH is trading at $3,200, recording even higher gains of nearly 6% in the same time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

According to Cephii, a crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter), the current Dogecoin price action mirrors the 2021 election inauguration pattern, signaling a potential price surge to new ATHs on the horizon. Despite declining by more than 10% in one week, the Dogecoin price continues to strengthen amidst bearish conditions.  Dogecoin Price To Repeat Election […]

Crypto analyst MadWhale has revealed where the Bitcoin price could be headed next, having correctly predicted the BTC crash to $89,000. The analyst also explained why the flagship crypto’s current outlook is bullish, which could lead to further gains.  Where The Bitcoin Price Is Headed Next  In a TradingView post, MadWhale predicted that the Bitcoin price could record a 17% gain and rally to a new high of $110,000. The analyst explained that the outlook for the crypto market is largely positive. He added that there is again a surge in market volume after the usual holiday lull, which often causes temporary price drips.  Related Reading: XRP Price Breaks Out Of Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Why The Target Is $8 MadWhale further remarked that this increase signals renewed interest from investors, which is a bullish sign and could indicate rising prices soon. In line with this, he predicted that the Bitcoin price might be on track to hit new all-time highs (ATHs). From a technical perspective, the analyst noted that the charts show solid support levels. This suggests that upward momentum could continue, leading to this potential gain of 17% for the flagship crypto.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the projected Bitcoin price rally to $110,000 could happen this month. This prediction undoubtedly provides some optimism, considering the recent BTC crash. Bitcoin dropped to as low as $89,000 yesterday amid the uncertainty in the market.  This market uncertainty has been due to developments on the macro side, such as the December jobs data. Following the strong US job data, traders predict there will be only one Fed rate cut this year, which is bearish for the Bitcoin price and the broader crypto market. On the other, Donald Trump’s inauguration provides a bullish outlook for the flagship crypto.  Trump has promised to create a Strategic BTC Reserve, which is bullish for the Bitcoin price, as it could lead to widespread nation-state adoption of the flagship crypto. A Bullish Reversal Is Already In Play Crypto analyst Jelle suggested that a bullish reversal is already in play for the Bitcoin price. He mentioned that Bitcoin took out the main downside liquidity and immediately pushed back above $94,000. The crypto analyst added that the flagship crypto is now running into a resistance at its current level, with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the level it has been struggling with for a while.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Struggles With Liquidity Blocks From $86,000 To $104,000, Analyst Reveals The Logical Thing To Do Jelle predicted that a Bitcoin price breakout above $97,000 could lead to new highs for the flagship crypto. In another X post, he stated that BTC is pushing for a breakout from the weekly falling wedge. The crypto analyst added that the target of this formation is roughly $130,000.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $96,300, up almost 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Crypto analyst Javon Marks has provided a bullish outlook for Dogecoin, stating that the foremost meme coin has entered another bull phase. The analyst also predicted how high the foremost meme coin could rally in this bull phase.  Dogecoin To Rally Above $20 As It Enters New Bull Cycle In an X post, Javon Marks predicted that Dogecoin could rally above $20, seeing as it looks to be in another bull cycle. The crypto analyst made this ambitious prediction while noting that DOGE has recorded larger runs in every successive cycle.  Related Reading: XRP Price Breaks Out Of Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Why The Target Is $8 As such, Marks asserted that Dogecoin could witness a 60x price increase or more from here and rally above $20 if history repeats itself. His accompanying chart showed that DOGE recorded a 90x and 306x increase in the 2017 and 2021 bull runs, respectively. The chart also showed that DOGE is at the stage where it could form a God candle that would set it up to reach this $20 target. Other crypto analysts like Dima James have also predicted that Dogecoin could reach double digits in this bull cycle. James also alluded to historical trends to explain why the foremost meme coin can reach such heights. Meanwhile, analyst Ali Martinez once predicted that DOGE could reach $23 if it reaches the 2.272 Fibonacci level in this cycle.  However, in the short term, the focus will undoubtedly be for Dogecoin to reach its current all-time high (ATH) of $0.73 and then rally to new highs. Crypto analyst Master Kenobi predicted that DOGE could soon rally to its ATH as it eyes a breakout from a symmetrical triangle. The crypto analyst also alluded to Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 as a catalyst that could spark this price breakout.  Higher Prices Are Expected In an X post, crypto analyst Kevin Capital asserted that higher prices are expected as long as Dogecoin is above $0.26 and trading in a bullish falling channel, which he highlighted in his accompanying chart. The analyst added that the measured move target of this bullish pattern is $1.30 if DOGE breaks out.  Related Reading: Dogecoin Traders Remain Extremely Bullish Despite Price Crash, Here Are The Numbers The Dogecoin price had recently crashed alongside the broader crypto market. However, these analyses indicate that there is still more room for the foremost meme coin to rally to the upside. In fact, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade suggested that a bullish reversal could happen sooner than expected.  In an X post, the analyst revealed that Dogecoin is breaking out of a double bottom on the 4-hour chart. The accompanying chart showed that DOGE could first rebound to $0.36 and then possibly reclaim the psychological $0.40 level.  At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.34, up almost 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

The Cardano price currently finds itself in a risky position, and technical analysis highlights the possibility of a significant price correction. The analysis, conducted on the 4-hour candlestick chart and shared on TradingView, points to a potential 15% decline for the Cardano price in light of a recent break below the Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). Cardano Price […]

A crypto analyst has called the bottom for Pepe (PEPE), the third-largest meme coin by market capitalization. According to the analyst, Pepe hit its lowest price point for this cycle after experiencing a scary market crash that wiped out most of its 2025 gains. Based on the Elliott Wave theory, Pepe’s price action shows it is entering Wave 3, which the analyst expects will be a bullish turnaround with a 594% promise.  Pepe Hits Market Bottom After Price Crash On January 13, a crypto analyst known as ‘Slick’ announced that Pepe’s market bottom was officially in, signaling a potential turning point from a downtrend. The analyst shared a detailed chart on X (formerly Twitter), analyzing Pepe’s price movement while focusing on wave patterns and Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).  Related Reading: Dogecoin Traders Remain Extremely Bullish Despite Price Crash, Here Are The Numbers The chart divides Pepe’s price action into three waves: 1, 2, and 3. Wave 1 marks an initial rise in Pepe’s price, during which two local tops were achieved. The next phase, Wave 2, highlights two local tops and a corrective period that retraces below the 200-day EMA.  Based on Pepe’s price movements, Slick expects the meme coin to enter Wave 3 soon. He anticipates that this wave could trigger a significant move upwards. Moreover, the analyst pinpoints the 200-day EMA at a critical support level, where each time Pepe’s price corrects to this support, it is labeled as a “fear phase,” underscoring broader market uncertainty.  The two tops pinpointed in Waves 1 and 2 are peaks that mark interim resistance points before a price correction. The Top 1 signals the end of a brief price rally, while the Top 2 showcases a rise to a secondary resistance level.  Interestingly, the analyst has acknowledged that his projection of Pepe’s bottom comes with a 70% certainty. This forecast also aligns with Pepe’s recent massive price crash to new lows. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Pepe experienced a scary decline that eliminated over 26.45% of its value over the past month.  The cryptocurrency is still on a significantly bearish trend, dropping by another 16.20% in the last seven days. Pepe is currently experiencing similar volatility and bearish conditions to most meme coins in the market. Top dogs like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have fallen by 12.5% and 11.2%, respectively, this past week.  Analyst Forecasts 594% Pepe Price Rally  While commenting on Pepe’s bearish performance and potential market bottom, Slick also presented a silver lining, predicting that a rebound could soon occur. The analyst has set a price and market cap target for Pepe, confidently projecting that the frog-themed meme coin could rise to a 50 billion market capitalization, followed by a significant surge in value.  Related Reading: XRP Price Breaks Out Of Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Why The Target Is $8 The dotted lines in the price chart indicate the speculative future price action leading to Wave 3. Unlike Waves 1 and 2, which recorded two tops, Wave 3 has only experienced one local top, followed by a decline to the 200-day EMA.  Slick believes that Pepe could experience similar price movements with past waves, where it would reach two local tops before a significant price correction. The analyst has projected that the top 2 in Pepe’s Wave 3 would drive its price as high as 594% to a new bullish target of $0.000118 from its current market price of $0.000017. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin (BTC) started the week in the red, falling to its lowest level in over a month. Amid this performance, some analysts consider BTC’s price will likely see another drop before the flagship crypto aims for new highs. Related Reading: Ethereum Tagged As Crypto’s ‘Most Cursed’ Coin—What’s Haunting It? Bitcoin Needs Daily Close Above $91,000 On Monday, Bitcoin shook off the weekend gains, dropping 5.8% to $90,300, its lowest price since November 18. The flagship crypto ended last week with an overall positive performance, nearing $96,000 and closing Friday above $94,000. This performance was held throughout the weekend, with Bitcoin moving between the $93,700 and $95,900 price range the past two days. This week started with seven straight red 1-hour candles, dropping below $91,000 for the first time since the December 19 correction and dipping lower than the December 5 pullback. However, Bitcoin bounced after dropping below this key level, recovering the recently lost mark. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital stated that BTC’s daily close will dictate the next move, suggesting it needs a close above $91,000 to confirm the reclaim. The analyst explained, “Last week, Bitcoin was deviating beyond the Range High resistance of $101,000. This week, Bitcoin is potentially deviating below the Range Low support of $91,000.” He asserted that BTC closed above the $101,000 range high last Monday but failed to retest it into new support after the breakout, reverting to the $91,000-$101,000 range. For this week, Rekt Capital added that even if Bitcoin closes the day below the $91,000 range low, it will likely need to turn that level into resistance for its price to drop into the $87,000-$91,000 range. Nonetheless, he stated that Bitcoin generally needs to close above this key level to persevere in its current range but noted that “a lot can change through the day.” Is A Dip To $87,000 Coming? Rekt Capital highlighted that BTC’s monthly returns tend to be “patchy and predominately bearish” in January. As CoinGlass data shows, Bitcoin’s performance has been mostly bearish in January. Since 2013, BTC has started the year in red seven times, including 2025’s current performance. According to the post, the market usually “picks up” in February. He added that the higher timeframe levels that are “teasing to be lost as support” are “likely to be reclaimed” in the future. Meanwhile, Altcoin Sherpa considers that “1 last liquidation wick” is due before “we reverse for BTC.” The analyst also suggested that Altcoins are likely to drop another 30%-50% before the Altseason. Similarly, Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that a “bunch of shorts have entered the market in the past few hours.” The trader noted that  “price just keeps slowly dribbling back down” as these positions are usually “punished” when bulls are in control. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Teeters on the Edge: Is a Steep Decline Next? Daan explained, “At some point, the shorts will have to close out, but they probably won’t do so before pushing the market down further, combined with the spot selling from Coinbase.” And added that “the slow grinds down end in a violent wick, after which shorts take profit, and we see a (local) bottom.” Additionally, the trader highlighted the similarities between BTC’s performance between December 2023 and January 2024 and December 2024 and January 2025. If history were to repeat, Bitcoin’s next move could be a correction to the $87,000 support, followed by a consolidation period in the new range. As of this writing, BTC is trading at $91,700, a 2.9% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

A new Dogecoin price analysis suggests this top meme coin could rise to a new ATH of $10. A crypto market expert, Dima James Potts, attributes this prediction to the 4-year cycle theory, which illustrates parabolic growth during each major cycle.  Dogecoin Price Set Sights On $10 Target On January 11, Potts shared a chart […]