Holonym Foundation partnered with Kelp DAO, a Liquid Restaking Protocol built on Ethereum’s EigenLayer, to strengthen the Mishti Network’s security and continue bringing digital identity solutions for the application of blockchain technology. Related Reading: Logan Paul’s New Crypto Controversy: Youtuber Accused Of Profiting From Misleading Fans Ethereum Protocol Kelp DAO Joins Holonym To Restake $670 […]
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 […]
Bitcoin (BTC) started the week by breaking out of a bullish pattern after moving sideways for most of the weekend. The flagship cryptocurrency just started its “parabolic phase,” sitting 3.4% below its all-time high (ATH), which could bring “massive moves” for BTC this week. Related Reading: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Ready To Roar! Analyst Calls For A 200% Spike Bitcoin ‘Parabolic Phase’ Just Started Bitcoin has seen a massive surge in the last two weeks, jumping 32% to the $89,000-$90,000 price range. BTC’s remarkable performance saw it soar 11% last Monday, preparing the ground for its eventual surge toward its latest ATH of $93,400 two days later. Since then, Bitcoin’s price has hovered between the $89,000-$92,000 range, briefly falling to $87,000 last Friday. Over the weekend, the flagship crypto continued to move within this rage, registering its largest weekly close in Bitcoin history. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital pointed out that BTC is barely starting its “parabolic phase,” noting that week three of the cycle’s “first price discovery uptrend” started today. The analyst explained that, historically, BTC has seen around 300 days of parabolic run each cycle, with the first major pullback coming over a month after entering price discovery mode. Per the post, it took six weeks before the flagship crypto’s first major pullback in 2013. In 2017, BTC rallied for eight weeks before registering a deeper pullback. Meanwhile, it soared for four weeks before experiencing a major retrace in the 2020-2021 cycle. Based on this, the analyst considers that “history suggests there’s more upside to come and that the first Price Discovery Correction is still weeks away.” Is A Move Massive Move Coming This Week? Ali Martinez noted that Bitcoin seems to be repeating 2020’s pattern. In 2020, after breaking its previous ATH of $19,700, BTC rose 26% and consolidated for a week. Following its consolidation, BTC jumped 66% toward $40,000 in the next two weeks. Martinez pointed out that Bitcoin has risen 28% since surpassing its March ATH and has been consolidating for nearly a week. This suggests that the cryptocurrency’s price could be getting ready for a substantial surge in the following days, potentially hitting the $100,000 mark this week. Crypto Yapper, another market watcher, stated that Bitcoin will likely make a “massive move” soon. The analyst highlighted the flagship crypto’s consolidation, noting the significant price action around the $89,000-$90,000 mark. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Aren’t Backing Down: Rally Continues? This horizontal level acted as a key resistance zone earlier last week but has been confirmed as support throughout the past five days. As Bitcoin retested the $91,000 earlier today, the analyst also pointed out its price could continue the bullish trajectory and aim for a new ATH around $95,000. Additionally, BTC started the week breaking out of a one-week symmetrical triangle pattern. To Crypto Yapper, this is a “typical continuation pattern” for the cryptocurrency, which suggests that Bitcoin is set to continue its climb if the breakout is confirmed throughout the day. The analyst stated that BTC’s continuation of its uptrend could hit $100,000 by Sunday. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $90,260, a 10% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The global cryptocurrency market continues to attract significant investor interest as crypto investment products recorded a substantial influx of funds last week. According to CoinShares’ latest weekly report, crypto funds registered a net inflow of $2.19 billion globally, bringing year-to-date (YTD) net inflows to a record high of $33.5 billion. The surge in inflows coincided […]
Last week, Bitcoin saw consistent upward momentum, leading to the asset breaching multiple resistances to achieve a peak of $93,477 finally. However, ever since, BTC has seen a price decrease and appears to maintain stability above $90,000 while showing signs of controlled market sentiment. Amid this price performance, a CryptoQuant analyst known as G a a h recently shared his perspective on Bitcoin’s current market behavior, focusing on an important metric such as the Short-Term Holders Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) to reveal whether the asset still has more room for growth. Related Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit 5-Year Low—What Does This Signal? What The STH SOPR Metric Suggest For Bitcoin The Short-Term Holders Spent Output Profit Ratio metric, which tracks the profitability of Bitcoin held by short-term holders, has revealed a trend of moderate optimism in the market, according to G a a h. The analyst elaborated that unlike past cycles marked by euphoric price spikes, the STH SOPR remains within a “middle region,” far from indicating extreme greed. This suggests that while some investors are taking profits, the current market environment remains stable, with room for further upward movement. The relationship between the SOPR indicator and Bitcoin’s 30-day moving average further emphasizes this point. According to the CryptoQuant analyst, short-term holders take measured profits without overwhelming the market with sell pressure, signaling “healthy growth.” Historical data shows that when the SOPR enters the extreme greed range, Bitcoin often encounters significant market resistance, leading to corrections. Conversely, accumulation tends to occur when the indicator reflects extreme fear, often marking key price bottoms. The analyst’s observations suggest that Bitcoin remains in a transitional growth phase, with investors carefully adjusting their positions as the price trends upward. G a a h wrote: At the moment, the behavior of the SOPR suggests a phase of healthy growth, with moderate optimism. This intermediate position may reflect a market in transition, where investors continue to adjust their positions as the Bitcoin price advances. Key Indicators to Watch in Bitcoin’s Market Behaviour While the SOPR currently suggests a balanced market, as reported by the analyst, he also advised investors to monitor the movements of the indicator closely in the coming weeks. The analyst noted: If it quickly approaches the extreme greed range, it could be a sign of more aggressive profit-taking and a possible trend reversal. G a a h also added that this phase of moderate optimism, if sustained, could create opportunities for continued upside potential, but risk management remains a crucial aspect of navigating this market environment. Related Reading: Binance Dominates As Bitcoin Futures Volume Hits New Peaks Amid Historic Price Rally The CryptoQuant analyst concluded: While the SOPR indicates that the top has not yet been reached, the balance between optimism and caution is key to maximizing gains and protecting capital from high price volatility. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Upbit, the leading crypto exchange in South Korea, is being investigated by the country’s financial authorities over an alleged violation of Know-Your-Client (KYC) procedures. The probe comes amid the exchange’s license renewal process and a potential investigation for “anti-monopoly breaches.” Related Reading: Is The SEC Prepared For Trump’s Crypto Promises? Commissioner Peirce Weighs In Crypto […]
Cardano (ADA) has seen a massive rally in the last few weeks, surging over 81% in the past fourteen days. As the cryptocurrency continues breaking past key levels, a renowned crypto analyst highlighted its potential 2,000% climb. Related Reading: Analysts Bullish On Dogwifhat (WIF) $5 Target As Price Retests $4 Resistance Cardano To Hit $6 By Q3 2025 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez forecasted that Cardano might hit the $6 mark by September 2025. Earlier this year, the analyst noted that ADA’s chart reassembled a pattern similar to 2020, which suggests that the cryptocurrency could experience a rally like 2020-2021’s bull run. Per the post, ADA broke out from its two-year consolidation in early 2020 before retracing 75% and consolidating for most of the year. By November 2020, the token bounced from the accumulation range and started its massive 4,000% rally, which lasted around nine months. This year, Cardano has seen a similar move during the first leg of the cycle, reaching its year-high of $0.81 before retracing 75% and consolidating between the $0.6-$0.27 price range for the last eight months. Following the crypto market’s recent rally, fueled by Trump’s victory in the US elections and the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce interest rates by 0.25, Cardano has experienced a massive 50% weekly surge. Martinez previously forecasted that ADA could experience the second leg’s initial jump on November 18, around two weeks after the US elections. However, the cryptocurrency reclaimed the $0.6 support zone and broke above the $0.65 horizontal level earlier today. This performance represents an eight-month high for Cardano, which has been heavily criticized for underperforming against most altcoins. According to the chart, ADA might move sideways around this range for the following days before challenging its year-high price. If ADA continues replicating the last cycle’s pattern, the cryptocurrency could reach the long-awaited $1 by year-end. Additionally, it could surpass its previous $3.09 all-time high (ATH) by Q1 2025 before entering price discovery mode. Martinez suggested that Cardano could rise over 2,000% toward the $6 mark, reaching its top between July and September 2025. ADA Among Today’s Market Leaders While most cryptocurrencies in the top 100 move sideways, ADA has soared 21 % in the last 24 hours. The token surged as the third-best performer today, behind XRP and ALGO. Besides the general economic and geopolitical factors, its recent performance has also been fueled by speculation surrounding Cardano’s potential involvement with Trump’s administration. On Thursday, a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN), Shawn, shared on X that re-elected President Trump is exploring a federal voting and identity verification system based on blockchain technology. Related Reading: Dogecoin Frenzy Arrives In Korea: ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns Amid DOGE’s 110% Rally Speculation arose when another X user claimed that Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson is “already in talks with the Trump administration,” arguing that “they’ve been working with the state of Wyoming on voting systems for a couple of years now.” Cardano has rallied an impressive 84% in the last month, breaking above the $0.65 mark for the first time since late March and recovering its top 10 crypto spot. As of this writing, ADA trades at $0.67. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The Bitcoin market appears to have taken an intriguing turn as the asset’s reserves on centralized exchanges have hit the lowest levels since November 2018. This development, highlighted by a CryptoQuant analyst known as G a a h, points out a notable change in BTC’s investor behavior within the crypto space and also suggests quite an interesting trend for Bitcoin. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crosses $93,000 – Is There More Room for Gains or Are We Nearing a Peak? Bitcoin Reserves On Exchanges Reach Five-Year Low According to the analyst, Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have diminished significantly throughout 2024, reflecting a shift towards long-term holding strategies among market participants. This trend suggests that investors increasingly transfer their assets to private wallets, reducing the supply available for immediate sale and contributing to buying pressure in a market already constrained by supply. According to G a a h, this behavior indicates a broader sentiment shift, with market participants displaying increased confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value amidst “economic uncertainty and rising inflation.” By moving Bitcoin away from exchanges, investors reduce the likelihood of sudden sell-offs, which can lead to increased price stability. However, the reduced supply on exchanges may also lead to heightened volatility, especially if demand continues to grow or remains consistent. The CryptoQuant analyst noted: With that said, this scenario signals a potentially more volatile but more resilient Bitcoin market, with less selling pressure and a growing dominance of long-term holders, which could open up space for new price peaks. BTC’s Upward Momentum Cools Off Following an all-time high (ATH) of $93,477 on Wednesday, November 13, BTC has faced quite a noticeable correction, now down by 4% from this peak. So far, the asset has been unable to continue its upward momentum and appears to be seeing more sell-offs. When writing, Bitcoin trades below $90,000 with a current trading price of $89,779, down by 1.4% in the past day. This price decline resulted in roughly $49 billion subtracted from its market capitalization valuation on Wednesday. For context, as of today, BTC’s market cap sits at $1.775 trillion, a nearly 5% decrease from the $1.835 trillion valuation two days ago. Bitcoin’s daily trading volume dropped from over $100 billion earlier this week to below $85 billion. Related Reading: Binance Dominates As Bitcoin Futures Volume Hits New Peaks Amid Historic Price Rally Besides the implications on its market cap and trading volume, BTC’s decline has significantly impacted a handful of traders. According to data from Coinglass, in the past 24 hours alone, roughly 170,215 traders have been liquidated, bringing the total liquidations in the crypto market to $510.13 million. Out of these total liquidations, Bitcoin accounts for $132.43 million, with the majority of the liquidations coming from long positions—those who bet that the upward momentum would continue. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
In the latest development of the WazirX crypto heist saga, the Delhi Police detained a man for his alleged connection to the July hack, according to local reports. The $235 million theft left millions of investors empty-handed before the second leg of the bull run and dissatisfied with the hacked exchange’s actions to repay its […]
According to the latest reports, the British government is moving to establish its regulatory approach for the cryptocurrency sector to maintain the country’s attractiveness as a destination for crypto businesses. This initiative follows the election victory of Donald Trump in the United States, a development that has stirred enthusiasm within the crypto industry due to […]
Solana-based Memecoin Dogwifhat (WIF) is among the tokens leading the crypto market. The cryptocurrency surged over 40% in the last 24 hours, breaking above the $4 resistance zone following its Coinbase listing. As a result, some market watchers forecasted a massive WIF rally before year-end. Related Reading: Market ‘Pricing In A Higher Fair Value’ For Bitcoin As Price Discovery Continues Dogwifhat Rallies 40% Amid Coinbase Listing Dogwifhat has been one of the best-performing memecoins of this cycle, seeing a 2000% surge to its $4.83 all-time high (ATH) in March. The token led the Solana meme frenzy during Q1 but faced a significant 66% price drop in the following months while the market retraced. As the crypto market regained momentum, the token broke above the crucial $2 resistance zone, reclaiming this level as Q3 closed. Since Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, WIF has joined the market’s broader rally, breaking out of an 8-month downtrend. WIF’s reclaim of the $3 mark earlier this week fueled investors’ bullish sentiment as the token reached levels not seen since June. Moreover, the cryptocurrency experienced a massive 40% rally in the last 24 hours after being listed on a major crypto exchange. On Wednesday, Coinbase announced the listing of Dogwifhat alongside frog-themed memecoin PEPE. The news propelled a massive rally for the dog-themed token, sending its price from the $2.93 weekly low to the $4.00 resistance level. On Thursday morning, the memecoin rallied toward the $4.30 mark, seeing its highest price since early April. Since the listing news, WIF has tried to turn the $4 resistance into support, briefly losing the level as Bitcoin (BTC) retraced to $87,000. Despite the momentary retrace, Dogwifhat remained among the best-performing cryptocurrencies among the top 100 list, seeing a 9.9% increase in the last 24 hours, while the broader market bleed 2.2%. WIF To $5 By Christmas Day? Following its massive performance, some market watchers forecasted a $5 target for the cryptocurrency. Trader Koala suggested that WIF would see a deviation from its 24-hour $3.90-$4.30 range. After the deviation, the analyst stated that the memecoin could see a bounce from the range’s lows toward the range highs before moving toward the $5 zone. The token has momentarily recovered from the drop below $4, trading at the range’s lower levels, just 16.4% below its ATH. Meanwhile, another market watcher suggested that Dogwifhat could see a rally like Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) 2021 run. X user Sito noted that SHIB rallied 1800% after being listed in Coinbase, reaching its ATH of $0.00008616 42 days later. Related Reading: Dogecoin Frenzy Arrives In Korea: ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns Amid DOGE’s 110% Rally Per the post, WIF could see its surge above the $50 mark if it performs similarly to SHIB’s price action post-Coinbase listing. Sito pointed out that this would lead to WIF’s price trading at $52 by Christmas day. Moreover, he detailed that SHIB’s listing occurred towards the end of the previous bullish cycle, arguing that dogwifhat’s listing could be “even more bullish as it would allow for more organic growth.” As of this writing, WIF is trading at $4.05, a 71.6% surge in the last seven days. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin has continued its bullish momentum streak, reaching a new all-time high on November 13 and triggering a wave of activity across the crypto market. In particular, the futures market has been significantly impacted, with a surge in trading volume for the BTC/USDT pair. This increase has highlighted an intense period of market engagement, with leading exchanges, particularly Binance, at the forefront of this trading frenzy. Related Reading: Bitcoin Weekly RSI Entering Power Zone – Last Time BTC Soared 80% Record Trading Volumes And Market Volatility Risks A CryptoQuant analyst known as Crazzyblockk shared insights into the trading frenzy phenomenon, noting that the futures market for Bitcoin has become “exceptionally overheated.” According to the analyst’s recent post on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, trading volume has surged across both spot and futures markets on major centralized exchanges. The cumulative trading volume for BTC/USDT across all major platforms has reached an amount of roughly $129 billion, with Binance contributing a substantial $50.2 billion to this figure. The surge in futures trading activity has raised important questions about market stability and the potential for heightened volatility. As Crazzyblockk explained, when Bitcoin’s derivatives market experiences rapid growth, particularly in the futures segment, there is often a tendency for heightened market fluctuations. The CryptoQuant analyst added: While this can briefly boost demand, it often leads to minor pullbacks and sharp fluctuations. The analyst emphasized that the “overheated” state of the market warrants caution from investors and traders. In his words: Given the current climate, it would be wise for investors and traders to exercise caution, refrain from rushed speculation, and await a period of price stability before making further moves. Outlook On Bitcoin Bitcoin is facing a noticeable decline in price, dropping by 6.1% in the past day to a current trading price of $87,977. This ongoing drop in price comes after it recently achieved an all-time high above $93,000, as recorded yesterday. With BTC back to trading below the $88,000 region, the asset has now decreased 5.9% away from its peak. While the reason behind this ongoing correction is not certain, renowned crypto analyst Ali has recently highlighted an interesting BTC trend behind the scenes. Related Reading: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Move Millions To Binance—Is A Market Correction Imminent? In a post uploaded earlier today on X, the analyst reveals that roughly $5.42 billion of Bitcoin profits has now been realized, pushing the asset’s sell-side risk ratio to 0.524%. Ali warned to “stay alert and proceed with caution.” Meanwhile, another analyst known as Javon Marks has also noted in one of his recent posts that while further upward momentum is still being witnessed with Bitcoin hitting a peak yesterday, “target now continues to be at $116,652 which is visioned to come at even greater speeds and with greater power than the first.” Some of the greatest, most precise, and simplistic analysis that you will probably see on #Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto ♟️! December 2022 @ ≈$16,782, we noticed bullish signals as well as a price breakout holding which signaled to us the $67,559 target which at the time was over… https://t.co/qrJv2WPwnG pic.twitter.com/7ZkeUV13UY — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) November 13, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin has reached a major milestone by surpassing the $90,000 price mark, marking a significant moment in its ongoing bullish rally. The price surge has drawn the attention of existing investors and attracted a new wave of market participants. This influx is evidenced by the increase in UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) Age Bands. This metric tracks the distribution of Bitcoin holdings by age, according to an analysis shared by CryptoQuant analyst Shiven Moodley. This development reflects heightened interest and engagement in the Bitcoin market. Moodley’s analysis revealed that a high percentage of market participants are currently profitable, as indicated by the UTXO profit percentage metric. However, despite this strong market performance, long-term holders appear to maintain their positions even as the derivatives market becomes increasingly leveraged. Related Reading: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Move Millions To Binance—Is A Market Correction Imminent? Samuel Edyme Profitability Metrics Signal Market Momentum One of the key insights highlighted by Moodley is the positive Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR). This indicator suggests that many Bitcoin transactions are occurring at a profit, reflecting an optimistic market sentiment and providing a foundation for potential further price increases. However, Moodley pointed to a developing “mania phase” in the market, evidenced by the growing number of options market call contracts set to expire over the next two months. This surge in call contracts indicates that many traders are betting on continued upward momentum, potentially driving further speculative activity. The CryptoQuant analyst also discussed the implications of probability models that track Bitcoin’s price movements over time. According to these models, with a lag of 500 days, Bitcoin has breached two standard deviations at the $90,000 level. The next significant price marker, represented by the third standard deviation, according to Moodley is currently projected to be around $101,000. This suggests that, while Bitcoin’s current upward trajectory is notable, the potential for further price gains remains. Bitcoin Market Performance Bitcoin appears to be now seeing a cool off in its recent bullish momentum. Particularly, following a consistent week of new highs reaching a peak of $93,477 yesterday, BTC has since faced a major pullback in price, bringing its price to trade as low as below $89,000, as of today. At the time of writing, the asset currently trades for $88,878, down by 2.9% in the past day. Regardless, BTC seems to still be in an uptrend with a past week performance of nearly 20%. Notably, while the market environment still reflects strong bullish sentiment, there are risks to be aware of. As highlighted by Moodley, the increased leverage in the derivatives market, combined with rising call options activity, could lead to heightened volatility in the BTC market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crosses $93,000 – Is There More Room for Gains or Are We Nearing a Peak? Overleveraged markets are historically prone to corrections, especially when market sentiment shifts rapidly. Therefore, while many market participants may currently be in profit, maintaining caution is worth considering. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to lead the crypto market with its 116% surge over the last week. The memecoin’s frenzy has outperformed most to 100 cryptocurrencies and even made DOGE’s price in South Korean exchanges briefly rise higher than global exchanges like Binance. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Records 3-Year High As Price Hits $220, Is $260 Next? ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns Amid Dogecoin Rally Trump’s victory sparked a massive crypto market rally, creating a craze around the leading memecoin Dogecoin. The token’s trading volume increased 157% in the last seven days, driving DOGE’s price from trading below the $0.20 mark to above the $0.40 range. This week, the Dogecoin frenzy arrived in South Korea, eclipsing a significant share of the Korean market. Web3 analyst Bradley Park highlighted that the memecoin had a remarkable $10.6 billion 24-hour trading volume on the Korean exchange Upbit. Based on CryptoQuant data, the analyst pointed out that Dogecoin was the local crypto exchange’s top-traded token, with 32.4% of the total volume as of Wednesday, surpassing Bitcoin (BTC). Moreover, on Tuesday, Dogecoin saw a spike in volume globally, reaching $22 billion in a single day. Upbit accounted for 20.7% of DOGE’s global trading volume, falling second to Binance’s 41.5% share. The memecoin’s spike in Korean demand sparked DOGE’s “Kimchi Premium” on Korean top crypto exchanges. “Kimchi Premium” refers to the price gap of a cryptocurrency between South Korean and global exchanges. On Tuesday, the DOGE/KRW trading pair on Upbit and Bithumb briefly surpassed the DOGE/USDT pair on Binance by 1.5%, recording the largest premium in three months. At the time of writing, Upbit’s DOGE/USDT trading pair is trading at $0.433, 1.6% above Binance’s $0.426 trading price. DOGE About To Reach The Moon? Dogecoin’s performance has sparked a bullish sentiment among investors. According to crypto analyst Kaleo, the memecoin is “in the process of making the massive impulse move to the new all-time Highs at the early stages of a new bull market that it is known for.” The analyst details that the cryptocurrency makes “swift moves with massive multiples” around 200 days after the Bitcoin Halving, with timing between previous ATHs and the beginning of each move having a “similar cadence.” Related Reading: Market ‘Pricing In A Higher Fair Value’ For Bitcoin As Price Discovery Continues The analyst noted that Dogecoin still has “a lot of room to run up” if history repeats itself. He explained that the last time DOGE moved up from its current levels, it surged 65% to above the $0.7 mark in 24 hours. Moreover, he highlighted that the last time the memecoin registered a breakout like this from its BTC pair, it had a remarkable 175% pump toward its previous ATH. Based on this, the analyst forecasted that the long-awaited $1 target for the memecoin will be reached soon. Dogecoin is trading at $0.42, a 9.7% and 114% surge in the daily and weekly timeframes. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The crypto market has seen a massive rally following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. For the past week, the sector’s expectations for the newly elected pro-industry administration have grown as a clearer regulatory framework seems within reach. However, some believe the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still needs to do more to […]
Bitcoin’s recent surge over $90,000 has pushed its market cap past Saudi Aramco, solidifying its position among top global assets.
Bitcoin has continued with its strong bullish momentum, trading at highs that have never before been seen. Today, the asset has achieved a new all-time high of roughly $93,477. This ATH was achieved not long ago following an earlier dip today to $85,000. However, at the time of writing, BTC has seen a slight pullback, now down 0.5% from its peak to currently trade at $92,544, albeit still up 5.6% in the past day. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Now Overheating? Key Metrics Reveal Crucial Insights For Investors Bitcoin Finally At Its Peak? Amid the price surge in BTC, market analysts have offered their perspectives on Bitcoin’s potential trajectory. Crazzyblockk, a CryptoQuant analyst, addressed questions regarding whether Bitcoin has reached its peak by evaluating market profitability indicators. According to Crazzyblockk, two key metrics are essential for assessing Bitcoin’s profitability: the number of Bitcoin addresses currently in profit and the overall profitability rate for these addresses. The analyst observed that nearly all Bitcoin addresses are profitable, indicating heightened market risk. However, he also noted that current profit margins across different holding periods remain below those observed during previous bull markets, such as the 2019-2020 and 2021 uptrends, where profit margins reached 800-900%. Despite concerns about potential short-term price corrections due to elevated market risks, Crazzyblockk expressed confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term upward trajectory. He emphasized that strategies such as Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) and maintaining a long-term investment approach could benefit capital growth in this environment. More Room For Gains? In a separate analysis, CryptoQuant analyst Avocado Onchain highlighted miner activity and its implications for Bitcoin’s price movement. Avocado noted that some Bitcoin miners have already begun taking profits, but this does not necessarily indicate a weakening of Bitcoin’s overall upward potential. He pointed to the Miner Position Index (MPI), which tracks Bitcoin outflows from miners’ wallets relative to the annual average. A high MPI suggests increased miner selling activity, which can signal that Bitcoin’s price may be approaching a cycle peak. Related Reading: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Move Millions To Binance—Is A Market Correction Imminent? So far, recent data showed a slight increase in MPI as Bitcoin reached new all-time highs. Avocado explained that this could represent early positioning for the next market cycle. By converting MPI to a 30-day moving average, clearer signals emerge regarding market cycles. The analyst identified patterns of profit-taking by miners near cycle tops, often followed by subsequent price increases and, eventually, longer-term downtrends. Avocado Onchain also highlighted additional data supporting the potential for further Bitcoin price growth. The hashrate and mining difficulty, key indicators of mining activity and network security, have reached new highs, reflecting strong miner participation and overall network health. This data, combined with continued market interest and growing liquidity, suggests that Bitcoin’s price could experience further upside in this cycle, as suggested by Avocado’s analysis. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView