A new Solana-based memecoin has stolen the crypto market’s spotlight after surging over 80% in seven days to a market capitalization above the $600 million mark. After its remarkable performance, the latest internet sensation continues to grow in popularity, recently scoring two major exchange listings. Related Reading: Polygon: Analyst Sets ‘Wild’ Price Target Amid POL’s 38.2% Weekly Surge Just A Chill Rise To $0.65 This cycle’s memecoin mania has seen the rise and fall of many tokens in the last few months, including the Celebrity token frenzy and the recent Pump.fun Livestream saga, sparking a discussion on whether they benefit the market. Despite the criticism, new tokens continue to rise, with some leaping into massive highs in a matter of days. The latest memecoin sensation, just a chill guy (CHILLGUY), has ignited a craze that sent the token to a massive 80% weekly rally. The cryptocurrency is based on a viral TikTok meme of a smirking dog in a laid-back pose dressed in casual clothing. The original drawing was created by Philip Banks in 2023 and has been slowly gaining popularity on social media platforms. The meme also became viral on X and Instagram, with several reimaginations of the ‘Chill Guy’ flooding people’s timelines. Amid the meme’s popularity boost, crypto investors created a token inspired by the internet sensation. On November 20, the meme’s momentum fueled the token’s 400% rally to $0.44 in 24 hours. However, its price momentarily dropped over 30% after Banks announced he would take legal action against the token for copyright infringement. Since then, the memecoin has surged around 50% to its all-time high (ATH), recording two new highs during the last day. The token hit the $0.56 mark on Tuesday afternoon before surging another 20% to its latest ATH of $0.65 on Wednesday morning. The cryptocurrency hit a market capitalization of $657 million before retracing below $600 million, sitting as the eighth-largest Solana-based memecoin. Memecoin Sensation Scores Major Listings The token’s frenzy has been fueled by the meme’s current popularity and its endorsement by public figures. A week ago, El Salvador’s pro-Bitcoin President, Nayib Bukele, shared the just a chill guy meme as BTC traded above $94,000 for the first time in history. Moreover, Popular YouTuber Mr. Beast called the internet sensation the “biggest meme of our lifetime” after streamer Ninja shared his version of the meme on Tuesday. Adding to the momentum, major crypto exchanges have announced their listing of the latest memecoin sensation. On November 26, Bybit listed CHILLGUY on their Spot trading platform, while Binance announced it would add perpetual contracts with up to 75x leverage to Binance Futures on November 27. Amid the CHILLGUY frenzy, an investor made over $6 million from the token. As on-chain data analytics firm Lookonchain reported, a crypto trader spent 0.75 SOL, worth $160, to buy 12.5 million CHILLGUY tokens. Related Reading: Altcoins ‘Starting To Run’ After Reclaiming This Key Level, Altseason Around The Corner? Twelve days later, the trader now holds 9.2 million tokens, making a total profit of $6.1 million at the time of Lookonchain’s report. Some community members noted that if the cryptocurrency continues its rapid growth, it could flip other memecoin sensations like dogwifhat (WIF) and Popcat (POPCAT) within a week. However, it remains to be seen whether the token can sustain its current momentum or become a one-hit crypto wonder. As of this writing, CHILLGUY trades at $0.59, a 23.3% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
As the crypto market continues to offer lucrative opportunities for investors, it has also attracted malicious actors who consistently devise new schemes to defraud inexperienced or beginner investors. The latest press release by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) highlighted a recent example of such fraud. The report revealed that an Ohio man fell victim […]
Before its recent price correction, Bitcoin came close to hitting the six-digit milestone, achieving an all-time high of $99,645—a near 170% year-to-date increase. This notable price performance, followed by the recent price dip, has sparked discussions about the state of the market, particularly the profit-taking behaviour observed among investors. An analysis by a CryptoQuant analyst known as Darkfost sheds light on these dynamics, focusing on realized profits and investor behaviour linked to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Price Dip Triggers Alert On NVT Golden Cross—Here’s What To Watch For Are Investors Actively Taking Profits Now? According to Darkfost, tracking the profits realized by investors transferring Bitcoin to Binance can provide “valuable insights into the broader market sentiment and behaviour, especially considering Binance consistently handles higher volumes than any other exchange.” He notes that following Bitcoin’s breakthrough to a new high, there has been a noticeable increase in realized profits among the Binance cohort. This trend reflects a significant level of investor engagement, where users are capitalizing on the price surge to secure gains. However, Darkfost emphasizes that the scale and pace of profit-taking—whether aggressive or steady—could help determine the trajectory the market is headed to next. The analyst highlights that profit-taking activity on Binance has recently subsided after an initial surge. This pause in selling behaviour may suggest growing confidence among investors in Bitcoin’s potential for further gains. However, Darkfost stresses the importance of monitoring these metrics, particularly the realized profits exceeding $10 million. Significant profit-taking could indicate a cooling-off period or even a reversal in an upward trend, while a steady approach may reinforce the strength of the ongoing rally. Bitcoin Sees Rebound After recording a notable correction following its latest achieved all-time high, Bitcoin is finally now seeing a noticeable rebound in its price. Over the past few days, since the week started, Bitcoin has experienced consistent dip which dropped its price to as low as $90,000 levels yesterday for the first time in recent weeks. Related Reading: The Current Correction In Bitcoin Is The Last Before A Major Rally—Here’s Why However, so far, the asset is now gradually regaining its recently shedded gains. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has surged by 2.3% in the past 24 hours with a current trading price of $94,656 which bring BTC’s price to a mere 5.1% decrease away from its all-time high. Along with its price, BTC’s market cap valuation has also seen a surge. Over the past day alone nearly $80 billion has been added to the crypto’s market cap which rose from $1.8 trillion on November 26 to $74 trillion as of today. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Memecoins have been the top narrative of this cycle, bringing in millions of dollars in revenue to platforms like Pump.fun and generating massive profits for crypto investors. However, many consider that the frenzy around these tokens has taken a concerning turn as the cycle progressed, with figures like Changpeng Zhao urging for projects with ‘real’ […]
The adoption of cryptocurrency in the UK has seen a steady rise, with an estimated seven million adults now owning crypto assets, according to a recent report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The figures indicate that approximately 12% of the UK adult population currently holds digital currencies, up from 10% in 2022, highlighting a […]
Bitcoin price correction from its recent all-time high has sparked speculation within the crypto community, with many questioning if the bull run remains intact and what the next price move might be. Currently, BTC trades at a price below the $95,000 mark, down by nearly 7% from its all-time high above $99,000 recorded on November 22. Related Reading: Bitcoin Leverage Remains High – Data Reveals Selling Pressure Above $93K BTC NVT Golden Cross Outlook Amid the ongoing pullback in its price, a CryptoQuant analyst known as Darkfost shared insights on the market’s current state, focusing on a key on-chain metric: the NVT Golden Cross. This metric, which evaluates the relationship between market capitalization and transaction volume, recently turned positive. However, Darkfost cautioned against interpreting this shift as inherently bullish. He noted that while the current NVT Golden Cross value is low and doesn’t pose significant risks, traders should keep an eye on it to avoid potential market pitfalls. Notably, the NVT Golden Cross, quantifying whether Bitcoin’s market cap is outpacing its transaction volume, could be a leading indicator for market trends. According to Darkfost, if the metric climbs to 2.2, it could suggest that Bitcoin’s valuation exceeds its transactional utility. In such cases, Darkfost noted that the market might witness a “reversion to the mean,” signalling potential opportunities for short positions. The CryptoQuant analyst added: This scenario could lead to the beginning of a ranging pattern, which might create a favorable environment for altcoins to perform. Bitcoin Performance Outlook As Bitcoin trades at $93,196 at the time of writing, down by 3.3% in the past day, analysts have turned to their respective sources to assess what is happening with Bitcoin. The crypto market has experienced significant volatility, with roughly 191,493 traders liquidated in the past 24 hours, accounting for $571.80 million in total liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. IntoTheBlock, a renowned market intelligence platform, has recently suggested a major fundamental reason Bitcoin is facing a correction. In a post uploaded on X earlier today, the platform reveals that “elevated funding rates” which signal “excessively leveraged positions” contribute to the ongoing decline in BTC’s price. IntoTheBlock pointed out that the good news is that “funding rates have largely normalized,” indicating that the “leverage flush may have run its course.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Realized Profit Hits ATH At $443 Million – Local Top Or Continuation? Meanwhile, from a technical perspective, Bitcoin might be gearing up for a reversal. Renowned crypto analyst Ali recently took to his X account to reveal that the TD Sequential for BTC is now presenting a “buy signal.” The TD Sequential presents a buy signal on the #Bitcoin $BTC hourly chart, while a bullish divergence forms against the RSI, which could help #BTC rebound to $95,000 – $96,000! Join me in this trade by signing up to @coinexcom using my referral link https://t.co/73n8mW9Y5p. pic.twitter.com/lKozxI8JVP — Ali (@ali_charts) November 26, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin price momentum has grabbed significant attention as it gradually sheds some of its gains acquired in the past weeks. So far, Bitcoin has plunged 7.6% from its all-time high (ATH) of $99,645 seen last week. Particularly, at the time of writing, the asset trades for $92,476. Marking roughly 4.6% drop in the past day alone. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Pauses Before $100K—Here’s What Could Happen Next What To Expect From This Current Bitcoin Decline Amid the ongoing correction in Bitcoin’s price, a recent analysis from CryptoQuant’s BaroVirtual has highlighted the steady decline in Bitcoin reserves across major crypto exchanges. According to the analyst, this pattern indicates a market amid a “bull run.” The analyst drew parallels with the March to November 2020 period, noting that exchange reserves saw a similar decline back then, followed by substantial inflows in December 2020 that fuelled upward buying pressure. The conclusion? The current dip in exchange reserves suggests that participants who missed earlier accumulation opportunities may now be entering the market before the next price surge. BaroVirtual noted: Some market participants who have not properly accumulated Bitcoin earlier are likely doing so now, realizing that this is likely the last downward correction before another upward price surge. Retail Traders Yet to Join The Market Meanwhile, although institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seem to dominate the current market, retail traders appear to be lagging. Another CryptoQuant analyst known as Woominkyu has shed light on this trend, noting that the Korea Premium Index—a key metric for retail involvement—remains below -0.5. This figure highlights limited activity from retail participants in the ongoing rally. According to Woominkyu, the Korea Premium Index has historically shown spikes to extreme levels preceding Bitcoin’s price peaks. He emphasized that monitoring this index could provide vital insights into identifying potential market tops. It is worth noting that the absence of retail traders in the recent crypto rally is quite noteworthy, as their eventual participation could lead to heightened buying pressure and potentially drive Bitcoin’s price higher. At the time of writing, the crypto market is facing a bloodbath, with the global crypto market cap valuation sipping by nearly 6% in the past day to a current valuation of $3.34 trillion. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crash Not Over? Why A Decline To $89,000 Is Possible According to data from CoinGlass, in the past 24 hours, 206,491 traders have been liquidated, with the total liquidation of the crypto market is roughly $624.99 million. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Changpeng Zhao urges the crypto world to prioritize real blockchain solutions over memecoins, highlighting the shift in market dynamics.
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is in the middle of a storm after a wave of users misusing its Livestream feature to pump their tokens became viral. The recent harmful behavior comes amid the cycle’s memecoin frenzy, which has seen numerous community members use deceitful tactics to profit from the sector’s popularity. Related Reading: Shiba Inu […]
Polygon (POL) hit its four-month high today following its 11% daily surge. The cryptocurrency surpassed the $0.60 mark before retracing, sparking a bullish sentiment among investors and market watchers. As a result, a renowned crypto analyst predicted a massive 2,500% rally for POL in the coming months. Related Reading: Toncoin (TON) Rebounds Above $6: Is A Sustainable Rally In Sight? Polygon On-Chain Metrics Turn Bullish Polygon has seen a remarkable performance over the past three weeks, rising around 107% since the November 5 market pump. POL, previously MATIC, has seen its price move from below the $0.30 mark to a four-month high of $0.61. This performance has been fueled by several factors, which have propelled the token’s price by nearly 40% in the last seven days and could stage “one of the most hated rallies,” as Ali Martinez shared on X. The analyst explained that Polygon has been experiencing an “important spike in on-chain metrics” over the last week, which could drive POL’s price to a “wild” price action in the future. Martinez noted that a lot of investors hold Polygon from the previous cycle, where the project’s token hit its all-time high (ATH) of $2.92. However, most of them record losses since only 15.11% of Polygon holders are in the green. Per the post, this is a positive sign for POL’s price action, as most of its investors won’t sell for profit at the current price ranges. The analyst added that on-chain data suggests a new wave of investors are positioning themselves for the rally’s second leg. This was signaled by the recent increase in daily active addresses, transaction volume, and whale activity. POL’s daily trading volume has recorded a 190% increase in the last week, jumping from the $250 million mark to $736 million. Additionally, whales bought over 140 million POL, now worth around nearly $80 million, in the last week and a half, with large-scale purchases significantly increasing since November 5. POL To Hit $15 This Cycle? Martinez suggested that with the whales’ buying spree and the reduced selling pressure, the POL “technicals look very good.” To him, the cryptocurrency is nearing a breakout from a multi-year descending triangle. The analyst explained that Polygon has been consolidating in a descending triangle formation since hitting its ATH almost three years ago. Nearly a week ago, the token “bounced off the triangle’s x-axis,” and had its Moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) “on the verge of a bullish crossover.” This suggested that while sentiment remains overall bearish, “bullish signals are piling up,” indicating a potential rally toward a new ATH. Related Reading: Ethereum Analyst Predicts $3,700 Once ETH Breaks Through Resistance Based on this, Martinez predicted that POL’s breakout could potentially lead to a 2,500% rally in the coming months. A weekly close above $0.7973 could spark a rally to $15.27, he detailed, adding that it could also ignite a 6,200% jump to $36.17. The analyst added that the most important support wall for POL was between the $0.375 and $0.386 price range, broken over a week ago, with little resistance in the higher levels. As of this writing, POL is trading at $0.58, a 75% increase in the monthly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin recently came close to breaking the $100,000 price mark last week, reaching a high of $99,645 before encountering resistance. According to CryptoQuant analyst Percival, the psychological barrier of round numbers like $100,000 often serves as a point where traders exit positions for “relative safety.” Since climbing from $73,000 to $99,800, Percival highlighted that Bitcoin has recorded a roughly 57% gain, ranking it among the ‘top six exit rallies from consolidation zones.’ Despite this, the CryptoQuant analyst suggests that Bitcoin may enter a consolidation phase. Related Reading: Bitcoin Realized Profit Hits ATH At $443 Million – Local Top Or Continuation? BTC Faces Resistance Below $100K: What Lies Ahead? Percival emphasized the significance of the Choppiness Index, a metric that gauges market momentum. According to him, the index indicates that Bitcoin’s rally is losing strength weekly. This suggests the cryptocurrency could consolidate for several weeks before another rally begins. Analyzing previous market cycles, particularly in 2020, Percival noted that Bitcoin’s first post-consolidation correction lasted approximately three weeks, with an 18% price drop. If history repeats, the next rally may occur in the latter half of December. The analyst also pointed to Long-Term Holder (LTH) behavior as a critical factor in understanding Bitcoin’s current market dynamics. LTHs are currently seeing 350% in profit and are in a supply distribution phase, with approximately 575,000 Bitcoins (worth around $58 billion) re-entering the market. Despite this, demand has remained strong, driven by inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and purchases from institutional players like MicroStrategy. Using the STH Realized Profit and Loss metric, Percival further explored Short-Term Holder (STH) activity. He noted that short-term holders account for 30.2% of the profits recorded during this phase. Additionally, Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio has exceeded 1.33σ, signaling that the average token is approaching the 1.4σ zone, corresponding to 40% unrealized profits. Historically, this zone aligns with the first correction following a significant rally, as observed in late 2020. What to Expect Next for Bitcoin Looking ahead, Bitcoin’s trajectory may depend on several factors, including the pace of its consolidation phase and the behavior of institutional and retail investors. If the current consolidation period mirrors the patterns of previous cycles, Bitcoin could stabilize before attempting another push beyond $100,000. However, short-term corrections may still occur with LTHs continuing to take profits and STHs remaining active. Related Reading: Bitcoin Attempt To Dip Below $96K ‘Led To Nothing’ – Analyst Expects $100K Soon The cryptocurrency market also sees strong demand from institutional players, as evidenced by significant ETF inflows. This suggests that, despite short-term volatility, Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains promising. When writing, BTC trades for $96,353, up slightly by 0.3% in the past day, with a current market capitalization of $1.9 trillion. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart From TradingView
Traders have had a torrid start to the week, as over $500 million has been liquidated from the crypto market in the last 24 hours. This has been due to the Bitcoin price, which has continued to fluctuate heavily in recent times. $500 Million Liquidated As Bitcoin Price Fluctuates Coinglass data shows that over $500 million was liquidated from the crypto market in the last 24 hours as the Bitcoin price fluctuates. Long traders suffered the most loss, with over $366 million in long positions liquidated. Meanwhile, over $129 million in short positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Dogecoin Extends Rally – Can This Lead To A Breakout Above $0.82? This came as the Bitcoin price dropped significantly from around $98,000 to as low as $95,500 on Sunday. Bitcoin has since recovered and is back again over $98,000. This heavy BTC price fluctuation has been the case since the flagship crypto came close to hitting the $100,000 milestone on November 23. The Bitcoin price has since witnessed major pullbacks followed by a sharp rebound, leading to mass liquidations as traders struggle to determine the future trajectory of the flagship crypto. These pullbacks have come as investors look to secure profits, seeing as the flagship crypto is approaching this psychological $100,000 price level. However, some whales remain undeterred as they recently bought $3.96 billion BTC in 96 hours. Notably, Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital bought 5,771 BTC ($572 million) at an average price of 95,554 per BTC. Although this Bitcoin price range might be the local top, the flagship crypto is still expected to go higher, which explains why these whales are still actively accumulating more BTC. Asset manager VanEck recently stated that $100,000 is only the beginning and predicted that Bitcoin could still reach as high as $180,000. Today Could Be The Day Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently predicted that today could be the day the Bitcoin price finally reaches the much-anticipated $100,000 milestone. This came as he revealed that the SuperTrend indicator had flipped bullish on the Bitcoin hourly chart as prices broke through the resistance trendline and the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Related Reading: XRP Price Reaches 3-Year High At $1.6 – 2 Ways It Can Go From Here In another X post, Martinez suggested that $100,000 won’t be the cycle top for the Bitcoin price in this bull run. He stated that long-term Bitcoin holders are showing signs of growing greed. The analyst claimed that historically, this suggests that it could take 8-11 months for Bitcoin to hit a market top. If this historic trend continues, the Bitcoin price could peak between June and September 2025. Crypto analysts like Rekt Capital have also predicted that this period could mark the peak for Bitcoin in this bull run. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $98,300, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Cardano (ADA) has had one of the best performances over the last three weeks, surging over 200% toward a 2.5-year high. Today, the cryptocurrency rose over 20% to break above the $0.90 mark, fueling a bullish sentiment for the long-awaited $1 target. Related Reading: Ethereum Attempts Key Breakout: Analysts Set Next Target As ETH Reclaims $3,200 Cardano Makes New Year-High Above $0.90 On Friday, Cardano broke past the $0.81 resistance and skyrocketed toward the $0.90 mark, making a new year-high of $0.97. This performance represents a 22% surge in the last 24 hours, driving the token to its highest price since late April 2022. Cardano peaked above the $3.10 mark three years ago but lost its bullish momentum as the crypto market struggled, hitting its lowest price of $0.22 in June 2023. Since dropping 92% below its all-time high (ATH), ADA has been heavily criticized for underperforming the rest of the market. Nonetheless, the cryptocurrency recovered during Q1 2024 highs, reaching the $0.81 mark before losing 66% of its gains in the next few months. The recent market rally has seen ADA outperform most altcoins in the last three weeks, renewing interest in the cryptocurrency. According to CoinGlass’ data, Cardano’s open interest (OI) surged by 28.25% in the past 24 hours, hitting $855.5 million today. Additionally, it has jumped over 11% in the past four hours, suggesting increased activity and confidence among crypto traders. ADA To Hit $1 Soon? Cardano investors and crypto analysts have recently expressed their bullishness over ADA’s “fire” performance. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez noted that Cardano has surged over 200% this month, fueled by whales and institutional investors. Per the post, the volume of large ADA transactions on the network had increased by over 297% since the US election, reaching $22 billion on November 19. Martinez signaled that these large transactions are related to high accumulation levels, as whales holding $1 million to $10 million in ADA increased their positions by over 100% in the last 30 days. He also highlighted that ADA seems to be mirroring its 2020-2021 price action. As reported by NewsBTC, the analyst has suggested the cryptocurrency is set to experience a 2,000% run toward the $6 mark if it continues to follow its past behavior. Related Reading: Crypto Community’s Revenge: Solana Memecoin Rug-Pulled By Gen Z Trader Hits $80 Million Market Cap As the price soared past $0.90, Martinez pointed out that the $0.80 resistance, where 48,000 addresses had bought 1.2 billion ADA, was a “key area of support to watch for the bullish thesis to hold.” Analyst Sebastian highlighted that, after the $0.80 resistance, “there isn’t much resistance until $1.2.” As such, ADA could potentially see “an explosion from here” and target the long-awaited $1 mark over the weekend. As of this writing, ADA is trading at $0.97, a 46% increase in the last seven days. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Investment giant and financial service firm Charles Schwab appear to be eyeing crypto expansion. This move comes as the company is set to undergo a leadership transition, with Rick Wurster preparing to assume the CEO role on January 1, replacing Walt Bettinger. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Wurster shared his thoughts on digital currencies […]
The ongoing Bitcoin bull market has sparked renewed interest in on-chain metrics to fully understand the bullish trend behind the scenes. Earlier today, Avocado Onchain, a CryptoQuant analyst, shared his perspective on Bitcoin’s market performance, focusing on the widely-used Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio. This indicator is often used to assess Bitcoin’s valuation about its realized cap, which represents the aggregated value of all Bitcoin based on its last movement price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Hits S2F Threshold: Should You Hold Tight Or Take Profits? What Bitcoin MVRV Metric Currently Signals According to Avocado Onchain, the MVRV ratio provides key insights into market cycles. Historically, when the MVRV ratio dips below 1, it signals a market bottom, while values above 3.7 have coincided with potential market tops. As Bitcoin approaches new all-time highs, the MVRV ratio’s behavior suggests a shift in market sentiment from skepticism to optimism. This raises critical questions about how investors should interpret these metrics during a bull cycle. The MVRV ratio, calculated by dividing Bitcoin’s market cap by its realized cap, offers insights into whether the asset is undervalued or overvalued relative to its historical averages. Avocado Onchain emphasized that the ratio might not necessarily reach 3.7 in this cycle, as seen in prior bull markets, but could still signal overvaluation at lower levels. He noted that the ratio’s peaks and troughs have shown a narrowing trend, with higher lows and lower highs. MVRV Historical Patterns Drawing from historical patterns, the CryptoQuant analyst noted: In past cycles, detailed analysis of historical charts shows that in 2017, the MVRV ratio first reached 3.7, but Bitcoin’s price didn’t peak until six months later. Similarly, in 2021, the peak followed about three months after the ratio hit 3.7. Avocado Onchain suggested that while the MVRV ratio signals “overvaluation,” it does not guarantee an imminent price peak. Instead, the ratio often lingers around the overvaluation range, reflecting ongoing bullish sentiment with price fluctuations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Officially In Overheated MVRV Zone, Rally End Near? To mitigate risks, Avocado Onchain advises against relying solely on the MVRV ratio for investment decisions. He advocates for a gradual selling strategy as the ratio rises, allowing investors to balance potential gains with reduced exposure to market corrections. The analyst particularly concluded, stating: Asset prices often enter phases of extreme overvaluation that cannot be fully explained by numerical data alone. During a bull market, it’s essential to use not only on-chain metrics but also factors like investor sentiment, macroeconomic trends, and government policies to develop a well-rounded. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
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Bitcoin has so far continued to level up in terms of price performance, hitting new highs consistently for the past week. As a result of this, investors seem to be curious about whether it’s time to secure profits or stay bullish for the next leg of the cycle. A recent analysis by a CryptoQuant analyst, known as Darkfost, sheds light on this and the current market sentiment, offering insights into potential strategies for navigating the current phase of Bitcoin’s cycle. Related Reading: Analyst Reveals Bitcoin’s Hidden Price Zones: Key Levels Investors Need To Watch Time to Secure Profits? Darkfost’s observations center around the S2F reversion metric, a tool used to gauge market conditions and identify strategic moments for buying or selling Bitcoin. According to the analyst, this metric has reached 2.5, a historical indicator that signals the market is “heating up.” While this doesn’t suggest Bitcoin has reached its cycle peak, it indicates that the asset is entering a phase where profit-taking could be a wise strategy. Darkfost wrote: Currently, the S2F reversion has reached the 2.5 level, which historically suggests that starting to take some profits may be prudent. This doesn’t indicate we’ve reached the cycle’s top, but it means that the market is beginning to heat up but stay bull. Notably, the S2F (Stock-to-Flow) reversion metric is derived from Bitcoin’s stock-to-flow model, which compares the asset’s existing supply with its annual production rate. This model has historically provided insights into Bitcoin’s valuation and potential price movements. The S2F reversion specifically measures deviations from this model, with higher levels typically indicating overbought conditions in the market. While the S2F metric for Bitcoin has now reached 2.5 level, Darkfost has pointed out when to take profit, noting: The next target for further profit-taking would likely be when the S2F reversion metric reaches the 3.0 level. Bitcoin Market Performance Bitcoin remains in a bullish trend. Earlier today, the asset reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $98,310 bringing its year-to-date price performance to over 160%. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Warns of Potential Bitcoin Market Shift as Exchange Reserves Decline However, at the time of writing, BTC has faced a little price correction from its peak as it trades for $97,236, down by 1.2% from its ATH but still up by 3.1% in the past day. Analysts say the asset is primed for a further rally to the six-figure price mark. Ali, one of the prominent crypto analysts in the space, for instance has recently highlighted that with Bitcoin breaking out of a bullish flag on the lower time frames, the asset could reach $100,000 as soon as today. #Bitcoin $BTC could reach $100,000 today as it appears to be breaking out of a bull flag on the lower timeframes. pic.twitter.com/UKKcXilHO4 — Ali (@ali_charts) November 21, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Ethereum (ETH) price is finally moving after a week of sideways movement. In the last hour, the second-largest crypto has seen a 5% surge to retest the key $3,200 level. Some market watchers believe ETH is about to move toward Q1 highs and kickstart the altseason. Related Reading: Crypto Community’s Revenge: Solana Memecoin Rug-Pulled By Gen Z Trader Hits $80 Million Market Cap Ethereum Retests Key Support Level Ethereum has been heavily criticized for its performance against Bitcoin (BTC), with investors worrying that ETH might not run to new highs this cycle. ETH’s price action has moved sideways while the flagship crypto continues its price discovery mode. On Thursday morning, BTC neared the $100,000 mark after hitting its latest all-time high (ATH) above $98,000, while ETH continued hovering in the mid-zone of its $3,000-$3,200 one-week price range. However, Ethereum has seen a remarkable 5% pump to trade above the $3,200 mark for the past hour. The second-largest crypto rose above $3,200 a week ago for the first time in over three months, hitting the $3,400 mark before retracing 5%. Over the past week, ETH attempted to reclaim the $3,200 resistance as support but failed twice to achieve it. Today, the cryptocurrency’s jump has propelled its price past the key resistance toward the mid-range of the $3,300 zone, reigniting a bullish sentiment toward Ethereum. Analyst Crypto Yapper asserted that the $3,200 is “the next big breakout” for Ethereum, as it has been a major rejection point for the last week. The analyst highlighted that after ETH’s consolidation, the next move was a retest of this level, which could see the crypto breakout toward the $3,500 mark if successfully reclaimed. However, failing to turn this resistance into support could likely see ETH’s price lose the $3,000-$3,100 support and move toward the $2,600 level, a major resistance before this month’s breakout, before attempting to reach $3,500. ETH’s Breakout To Kickstart The Altseason Crypto analyst Rekt Capital noted that ETH is breaking out of a short-term bull flag today. Per the post, the King of altcoins broke out of a three-week bull flag formation after surpassing $3,200. A confirmation of the breakout “would see ETH revisit the $3,700 above,” forecasted the analyst. Similarly, crypto analyst Zayk pointed out that the cryptocurrency displayed a two-week bullish pennant formation in the 4H timeframe. A successful breakout from the bullish pattern above the $3,200 mark could target a 15% rally to $3,700. Related Reading: Aptos Following SUI’s Lead? Analyst Says APT’s ‘Explosive Breakout’ Targets $20 Crypto trader Daan stated that investors should wait to see if Ethereum’s current momentum sustains. However, he considers that the next impulse for ETH/BTC is “likely to have some legs and go for some proper relief.” This run could see the ETH/BTC trading pair move back toward the 0.04 mark, which it traded at two weeks ago. This move would display a 20% surge from the current levels, which “should absolutely send the overall altcoin market and bring BTC Dominance down a decent amount.” As of this writing, the ETH’s price holds above $3,350, trading 2% below last week’s high. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
South Korean authorities have officially identified North Korean hackers as the perpetrators of a major Ethereum heist in 2019, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation. The stolen cryptocurrency, valued at 58 billion won (approximately $55.7 million) at the time, was traced to North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, a military intelligence agency. The hackers reportedly […]
A young crypto trader attempted to rug-pull a Solana-based memecoin on a live stream, but the crypto community joined to “teach him a lesson” by sending the token to an $80 million market cap. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Parabolic Phase Just Begun’, Is BTC Hitting $100,000 This Week? Solana-Based Memecoin Rug Pulled By 12-Year-Old As the market enters the rally’s second leg, Solana memecoins remain the cycle’s top narrative, and many traders continue to try to find and profit from the next big thing. However, scammers continue to attempt to take advantage of the memecoin frenzy. A Gen Z trader has made the headlights after trying to rug a Solana-based memecoin he created on a live stream. The 12-year-old trader has a crypto-dedicated X account and has previously shared his profits. On Monday, he posted a picture sharing he “just made $2k before school.” The next day, the young trader launched the Gen Z Quant (QUANT) token on the popular Solana-based launchpad, Pump.fun. While the token’s price rose, he expressed surprise before flipping the watchers. According to the on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain, the kid sold all his QUANT holdings, around 51 million tokens. The Gen Z trader got 128 Solana (SOL), worth $30,000, for the tokens, making a $29,600 profit in minutes. After the kid ended the live stream, the crypto community took over the Solana memecoin, sending the price toward the $0.08 mark as “revenge.” The token rose over 77,000% to a market capitalization of $82.3 million in the early hours of Wednesday before retracing toward the $50 million mark. As a result, the Gen Z trader’s holdings would have been worth around $4 million just a few hours after rug-pulling. Some crypto investors considered the takeover a “lesson for all of those who rug.” Meanwhile, others questioned the state of the community for it to be scammed by a child and argued that investors should not abandon the Solana memecoin “to prove a point.” The Rapid Fall Of QUANT Following the rug pull, the kid created another two memecoins, LUCY and SORRY, seemingly poking fun at the crypto community for his QUANT scheme. However, he sold these tokens for 103 SOL, worth $24,000 at the time of the report. The Gen Z trader’s scheme also resulted in several memecoins related to the event. However, some of the tokens were based on the kid and his family, who had their information doxxed online after the incident. Notably, a lucky trader managed to get a 2,141x return on his QUANT investment despite the rug pull. Lookonchain also reported on an investor who spent 2 SOL, valued at $462, to buy 18.89 million QUANT tokens. Related Reading: Aptos Following SUI’s Lead? Analyst Says APT’s ‘Explosive Breakout’ Targets $20 Three hours later, the crypto community had sent the token to its peak, driving his unrealized profits to nearly $1 million. The trader sold 3.71 million QUANT for 116 SOL, worth $27,000, and left 15.18 million QUANT, making an unrealized profit of $962,000 at the time of the report. Despite the takeover, the memecoin’s rally has significantly slowed throughout the day, falling 57% from its peak. As of this writing, the token trades at $0.035, with a market capitalization of $35.11 million. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The Ethereum (ETH) market may now be heading for a significant shift in momentum as its derivatives market continues to exhibit unprecedented growth. Particularly, while Bitcoin’s price action remains a dominant force in the market, Ethereum’s derivatives activity suggests that it could be gearing up for notable upward momentum. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Undervalued? Investors Hold Firm While Price Targets Rise New Highs In ETH Open Interest And Leverage Ratios According to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant’s EgyHash, the open interest in Ethereum has surpassed its previous all-time high, marking a 40% increase in just four months and exceeding the $13 billion threshold. The surge in open interest, which represents the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, reflects a growing engagement among traders and institutions in Ethereum’s market. Alongside this, EgyHash also mentioned that funding rates have turned moderately positive, signalling that long-position traders are currently dominant. This aligns with a sentiment favouring further price increases for ETH in the short term. The rise in open interest is not the only indicator of Ethereum’s increasing activity in derivatives markets. The CryptoQuant analyst pointed to Ethereum’s estimated leverage ratio. EgyHash disclosed that this metric which is calculated as the ratio of open interest to the exchange’s coin reserves, has also reached a new all-time high of +0.40. Commenting on what these rising metrics means for market participants, the CryptoQuant analyst wrote: While these trends underscore positive market sentiment toward ETH, it would be prudent to remain mindful of potential risks. The elevated leverage and dominance of long positions could increase the likelihood of a long squeeze if sudden price volatility occurs, potentially leading to market corrections. Ethereum Market Performance Regardless of the positive key metrics, Ethereum has continued to be one of the underperforming crypto in the market especially when compared to Bitcoin. Particularly, while Bitcoin has consistently being breaching major resistance to hit new highs, ETH still remains 36.2% decrease away from its all-time high of $4,878 registered in 2021. However, as of today, the asset seems to be gearing up for an uptrend. At the time of writing, Ethereum has surged by 0.9% in the past day with a current trading price of $3,112. Renowned analyst known as Ali on X has recently shared his outlook on the asset noting that Ethereum could outperform Bitcoin soon. The analyst backed this statement citing several key metrics and trends. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Faces Challenges: Will It Find Traction Soon? According to Ali, the altseason indicator is flashing buying opportunity and ETH’s MVRV momentum nears a key moving average suggesting significant upside potential. The analyst also mentioned the spot exchange-traded flows (ETF) Inflows and increasing whale Activity. Ali then suggested that Ethereum could test $4,000 and $6,000 levels based on an ascending parallel channel. He also highlighted a bullish theory on ETH’s potential to hit $10,000. But there is another bullish theory!#Ethereum could be mirroring the price action of the S&P500, which puts a $10,000 target on $ETH.https://t.co/ifn1zGnn9x — Ali (@ali_charts) November 19, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
American YouTuber and boxer Logan Paul is facing backlash again after being accused of misleading his fans over crypto investments. New evidence shows that Paul seemingly promoted tokens without acknowledging he had a financial interest in them, gaining over $100,000 in the process. Related Reading: Taiwan’s Financial Authority Pledges To Address Crypto Tax Evasion Within […]
Russia has taken steps to limit cryptocurrency mining in specific regions to address potential energy shortages during the winter months. The government commission overseeing the country’s energy management announced a seasonal ban on mining activities in several Siberian regions. Reason Behind The Seasonal Bans? According to the report, the seasonal bans in multiple Siberian regions […]
Aptos (APT) recorded a 37.6% surge in the last two weeks, reclaiming its Q1 levels. According to some market watchers, the cryptocurrency’s recent performance follows SUI’s lead, which has set the stage for a massive rally toward a new all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Parabolic Phase Just Begun’, Is BTC Hitting $100,000 This Week? Aptos To Follow SUI Steps Aptos has recorded a remarkable performance amid the market’s rally. Following the US presidential elections, the cryptocurrency has climbed from the $7.8 mark to reclaim the $11 support zone for the first time since late April. According to some crypto analysts, APT’s chart displays a similar trajectory to SUI’s. Analyst Alex Clay pointed out APT’s performance is “following SUI steps perfectly,” suggesting that a breakout might be coming soon. Per Clay’s post, Aptos’s chart displays the same price action as SUI, starting with a decline from its 2023 highs followed by a rise toward March’s highs. After Q1’s performance, the cryptocurrencies retraced over 70%, making a higher low (HL) from last year’s bottom and rising near March highs. However, SUI took the lead and is currently in its “price discovery mode” after surpassing its March ATH a month ago. In the last month, the token surpassed its previous high several times, setting its latest ATH of $3.92 two days ago. Based on this, the analyst suggests that investors should “wait for APT to breakout and price discovery.” Another market watcher previously noted that SUI and APT were moving in a “catch-up trade” path for the last year. The trader explained that the cryptocurrencies followed a similar path before SUI “decoupled” twice. Following SUI’s takeoff, APT experienced an over 40-day lagging period before resuming its run. At the time of the report, Aptos was two weeks away from catching up on SUI, which now coincided with the post-election run. An SUI-like breakout could see APT surpass the $18 mark and soar toward a price discovery zone above the $20 range. APT Eyes $20 Target Crypto analyst Quinten highlighted APT’s recent performance, asserting that it is “reclaiming its dominance, printing consistent higher highs and higher lows.” He also noted that the token’s chart shows “strong accumulation leading up to this explosive breakout.” Last week, the token soared over 40% toward its monthly high of $13.3, a level not seen in seven months. Since then, the cryptocurrency has moved sideways, consolidating between the $11.5-$12.6 price range, briefly losing the lower range when Bitcoin (BTC) retraced toward $87,000. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Warns of Potential Bitcoin Market Shift as Exchange Reserves Decline The $11 mark was a significant resistance throughout Q3, with APT being rejected from this range several times. However, the token has successfully held above this level for seven days. As a result, the analyst believes the current momentum could send Aptos to a new ATH, as the “next big psychological and technical target” is at the $20 mark. At the time of writing, APT is trading at $11.79, a 2.2% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
In the latest development of the Bitfinex hack saga, Heather Morgan, known as “Razzlekhan,” was sentenced to 18 months for laundering the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen in 2016. The Court decision follows her husband’s 5-year sentence for money laundering and conspiracy to steal. Related Reading: Taiwan’s Financial Authority Pledges To Address Crypto Tax Evasion Within Three […]
Ethereum has experienced a noticeable surge in its price recently, trading above the psychological $3,000 price mark, which has reignited interest in the crypto market. According to on-chain analysis, retail investors appear to be adopting a “hold” strategy, resisting the urge to sell despite the increase in ETH’s value. Market analysts view This holding behavior as significant, especially considering the broader market sentiment influenced by the so-called “Trump Trade,” which has contributed to easing risks and enhancing market conditions. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Readies for a Fresh Climb: Will Momentum Build? Limited Ethereum Deposits To Exchanges According to the onatt, the CryptoQuant analyst behind the analysis, this trend of holding ETH without significant profit-taking suggests that many investors still perceive the cryptocurrency as “undervalued,” even at its elevated levels. Another factor onatt mentioned supporting this observation is the limited inflow of ETH to major exchange deposit addresses such as Binance and OKX, indicating that traders are not moving their assets to sell. Generally, large volumes of ETH flow into exchanges typically signal impending selling pressure. However, this has not been the case, reflecting a cautious but optimistic outlook among retail market participants. Key Metric Highlighting Investor Sentiment Another major metric the CryptoQuant analyst highlighted reinforcing this “hold” sentiment is the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), which tracks the profitability of spent coins. onatt reveals that this metric remains close to 1, indicating that most Ethereum transactions are happening near breakeven levels. This data indicates a lack of significant profit realization among ETH holders, highlighting a strong “buy and hold” sentiment. According to the analyst, when paired with low exchange inflows, this metric also suggests that investors are maintaining confidence in Ethereum’s long-term growth potential. Furthermore, onatt’s analysis suggests that as long as ETH maintains levels above $2,800, it could pave the way for a swift move toward the $4,000 range. So far, Ethereum is currently still trading above just above $3,000. While the asset’s price increase is nowhere near that of BTC, it has managed to maintain stability above the crucial psychological price level. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Confronts Barriers to a New Surge—Can Bulls Prevail? At the time of writing, ETH has surged by 0.2% in the past day with a current trading price of $3,100—a price mark that brings Ethereum a 36.4% decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) of $4,878 registered in 2021. Analysts have suggested that the current market price of ETH is a notable buying opportunity for the asset. A crypto enthusiast known as venturefounder has particualry predicted a “conservative” $10k-$13k price target for ETH. $ETH: road to $13k This could be a transformative cycle for #Ethereum. $10k-$13k is conservative. pic.twitter.com/q3Er9EG9gS — venturefounder (@venturefounder) November 19, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
As crypto continues to evolve rapidly with increased adoption and regulation, legal decisions surrounding it are also keeping pace. Just recently, a United States federal judge has decided that participants in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can be held liable for the actions of other members under California’s partnership laws. Particularly, Judge Vince Chhabria of the […]
Bitcoin price movements often correlate with large-scale investors’ actions, commonly called “whales.” These individuals or entities hold between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC, and their trading behavior is a critical indicator of market trends. With that being said, recent data indicates that these whales have been increasing their Bitcoin holdings, which has fuelled momentum in the Bitcoin market thereby capturing the interest of more investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Market Is Still In An ‘Healthy Growth’ Phase, Says Analyst—Here’s Why BTC Whales Continue Accumulation: Implications and Risks A CryptoQuant analyst known as Datascope recently highlighted the trend of increasing BTC whale accumulation, noting that a positive 30-day percentage change supports the accumulation of Bitcoin by whales. This trend according to the analyst, represents a shift that can significantly impact Bitcoin’s price trajectory. When these major players accumulate, it often signals more liquidity in the market and a likely impending price surge. Datascope discloses that the correlation between whale balances and Bitcoin’s price “highlights the growing dominance of these investors in the market.” The CryptoQuant analyst added: Whale Accumulation and Its Impact on Price Whales accumulating Bitcoin is seen as a significant signal of an upward price trend. It indicates a period of market confidence and sufficient liquidity. Additionally, the 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA30) helps analyze the long-term tendencies of whale behavior. A positive slope in the moving average suggests potential for upward price momentum. However, datascope mentioned that there are potential caveats to this accumulation trend. He noted that the accumulation phase can lead to upward momentum, but it inherently carries the risk of a sharp reversal when these large holders decide to sell their assets. Selling pressure from whales, especially if executed suddenly, could lead to rapid price declines, reversing gains during accumulation. The analyst concluded by noting: Thus, monitoring whale accumulation and selling cycles is critical. Understanding the current market phase and timing exits correctly are key success factors for investors. Bitcoin Market Performance While the accumulation of BTC from whales continues, the asset appears to be gearing up for another rally. It is worth noting that prior to today’s price performance, Bitcoin has remained just above $90,000 following its sharp decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) of $93,477 registered last week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit 5-Year Low—What Does This Signal? However, today, the asset is beginning to see a return of upward momentum. Particularly, at the time of writing, Bitcoin has increased by 1.9% to a current trading price of $91,635, bringing it to a 1.7% decrease away from its ATH. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
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Amid the market’s bullish run, Taiwanese financial authorities vowed to review tax regulations to tackle the country’s crypto tax evasion issue. However, local reports noted the regulators might face difficulties implementing an effective digital assets-related tax framework. Related Reading: Elon Musk, RFK Jr. Support Pro-Bitcoin Howard Lutnick For Treasury Secretary Taiwanese Authorities To Review Tax […]