Over the last week, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has seen a steady decline as prices have struggled to hold up in the market. Following the Bitcoin price crash below $50,000 that rocked the market, the index plunged farther into fear. The result of this is the lowest level that the index has been […]
Memecoins like PEPE and WIF saw the biggest loss after the $510 billion crypto market sell-off.
Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives market has suffered liquidations of more than $1 billion in the past day as Bitcoin has crashed to $52,000. Bitcoin Has Plunged By More Than 15% During The Last 24 Hours Bitcoin investors have been dealt a shock to open Monday, with the cryptocurrency having crashed by more than 15%, which has taken its price to the $51,500 mark. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price (DOGE) Slips Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum: Market Analysis The below chart shows how the recent trajectory has looked like for the asset: From the graph, it’s visible that the latest sharp plunge in the BTC price is just an acceleration of the trend that the asset had already been witnessing since the last couple of days of July. On the 29th, the cryptocurrency was floating around the $70,000 mark, meaning that it had come down by more than 26% in only a week. Following this drawdown, Bitcoin is now back to the same level as that just before the late February rally, which went on to culminate in a new price all-time high (ATH). While BTC has had it bad during the past day, altcoins have in general had it even worse. Ethereum (ETH), BNB (BNB), and Solana (SOL), the three largest coins next to the original (excluding the stablecoin Tether), have all seen higher losses of 23%, 19%, and 21%, respectively. With prices across the sector crashing down, it’s not surprising to see that long investors have taken a heavy blow over on the derivatives side of the market. Crypto Liquidations Have Crossed $1 Billion, Majority Are Long Contracts The latest volatility in the various assets has meant the derivatives market has gone through chaos over the past 24 hours, as the data from CoinGlass below shows. As is visible in the table, a whopping $1.1 billion in cryptocurrency derivatives contracts have found liquidation in this period. “Liquidation” here naturally refers to the process any contract undergoes after amassing losses of a certain degree, where its platform forcibly closes it up. An extreme majority of these liquidations, around 85% to be more precise, involved the long holders. This is a natural consequence of the market as a whole going through a crash. Interestingly, though, despite the sharp plummet, $173 million in shorts still managed to get liquidated, which isn’t really a small amount. Thus, it would appear that a large amount of investors only put their bearish bets in when the crash was already finished. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Plunge Deepens: What Could Prevent a Recovery? In terms of the individual symbols, Bitcoin and Ethereum have contributed to the mass liquidation event by nearly the same degrees, witnessing liquidations of $367 million and $350 million, respectively. Clearly, BTC is still ahead, but by only a small amount, which is not usually the case. The reason behind ETH’s high liquidations may be the fact that the recent launch of the spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had put more attention on the second largest coin by market cap. Featured image from Dall-E, CoinGlass.com, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin dominance has notched a new yearly high amid a brutal Ethereum-led sell-off.
The crypto industry and its regulations have become a decisive topic among US voters. As the November US Presidential elections get closer, American citizens continue to ask for clearer regulations and a more welcoming landscape in the country. Following Biden’s drop from the presidential rally, Vice President Kamala Harris became the principal nominee for the […]
A new dog-themed meme coin has taken the crypto market by storm. Inspired by Kabosu owner’s new dog, Neiro, a new wave of Shiba Inu-themed tokens surged on Solana. However, Its Ethereum-based competitor has stolen the show with its stellar performance in the last four days. Kabosu’s Sister Sparks New Memecoin Wave Kabosu, the dog that inspired the legendary Doge meme, passed away in May. The beloved dog also inspired the flagship memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), and a plethora of Shiba Inu-themed tokens. Its owner recently announced she had adopted Neiro, a 10-year-old rescued Shiba Inu dog. Related Reading: Ethereum Seeing High Exchange Outflows, But Watch Out For This Bearish Signal Following the announcement, the crypto community saw the launch of several tokens inspired by the dog. Most of these tokens were deployed on Solana, initially pumping to millions in market capitalization. On its first day, the largest Solana-based Neiro meme coin reached a $100 million market cap. However, it has since plummeted over 80% to a market capitalization below $20 million, possibly due to the overabundance of Neiro tokens on the chain. The token was also heavily criticized after online reports called out alleged insider activity from the developers. Blockchain data firm Bubblemaps revealed that the developers of the largest Neiro token deployed on Solana had control of 6% of the token’s supply and eventually sold it for $5.7 million. Since then, the meme coin has seen a massive 84% price drop, going from its all-time high (ATH) of $0.12 to trading at $0.019. Are The Dog Days Back? The Ethereum-based Neiro stole the show from its Solana counterparts. The token has seen remarkable growth in the last four days, hitting a $200 million market cap on August 1. Since its creation on July 27, Neiro has registered a 4,400% surge, shredding two zeros as a result. Additionally, the token reached a new ATH price of $0.20 after soaring 81% from the day before. Nonetheless, the developers of Ethereum’s Neiro have also been accused of insider trading. Following the massive surge, Bubblemaps alerted investors that the token allegedly “is heavily controlled.” According to the report, 78% of the memecoin’s supply was sniped at launch and quickly spread among 400 wallets. The firm revealed that the wallets had sold 12% of their holdings, around $4.5 million, by July 30. Investors seemed unfazed by the reports, with many calling the report “bullish news.” Others expressed excitement by the firm’s “fudding,” stating, “A lot of the most successful memes require supply control.” Related Reading: Solana Looks ‘Ripe To Push Higher’, Is A Mania-Like Rally To $600 Coming? Moreover, many investors consider “the dog days are back” and the “Doge legacy continues” with the Ethereum-based memecoin. To an X user, there are a few reasons why Neiro’s has become an overnight sensation, including its “SHIB-like narrative,” “concentrated attention,” and the “return of dog meta that always dominates Ethereum bull cycles.” As of this writing, Neiro is trading at $0.18, a 63% surge in the last 24 hours. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
China, a country known for its stringent regulations against cryptocurrencies, has recently witnessed a new instance of cryptocurrency-related fraud. This rise in fraud is particularly noteworthy for China, given that while other countries embrace the crypto industry, China chose to implement a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency activities. Unraveling the Scam: A Detailed Breakdown According to […]
DeFi lending and total value locked is recovering, but many related tokens are still at bear market lows.
Regardless of both their maturity in the market, Bitcoin and Ethereum rivalry persists. According to recent insights from QCP Capital, a global digital asset trading firm and market maker, Ethereum appears to have now shown potential for larger price fluctuations compared to Bitcoin. QCP reveals that the volatility premium between these two major cryptocurrencies has seen a notable increase, with Ethereum leading in potential price swings. ETH to see Larger Price Swings than BTC Delving further into the insights shared, QCP Capital disclosed that it has observed Ethereum’s volatility premium over Bitcoin expanding to 8%, up from 4% just last week. This widening gap, according to QCP highlights a growing trend where Ethereum is expected to outpace Bitcoin in terms of price volatility. Particularly, the analysis suggests that Ethereum could offer more lucrative opportunities for those willing to capitalise on its market movements. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Breakout Moment: Here’s Why ETH Could Skyrocket to $15,000 Soon Furthermore, besides the impending surge in volatility, Ethereum’s market behaviour continues to diverge from that of Bitcoin, with its performance holding relatively steady even amid broader market shifts. Analysts from QCP Capital have pointed out that despite recent market uncertainties, including significant movements of Bitcoin by the US government, ETH has managed to sustain its market position more effectively than its counterpart. The analysts noted: ETH spot has performed relatively well compared to BTC following Trump’s speech, with ETHBTC gaining 5% since, despite its fourth consecutive day of spot ETF outflows. Why the strength in ETH? The market might be becoming immune to headline outflow figures due to the rotation from more expensive ETHE to the cheaper ETFs. They note that if the current trend of outflows from instruments like the Grayscale Ethereum Trust begins to slow, and inflows into Ethereum ETFs pick up, “could ETH break significantly higher?” Suggesting a trade idea, the QCP Capital analysts added: While we maintain a range-trading outlook for BTC as re-iterated yesterday, we favor accumulating ETH at its current discount, as volatility has picked up slightly. Ethereum and Bitcoin Market Performance While both Ethereum and Bitcoin have seen a negative performance in price over the past week, there remains a notable difference when being specific. For instance, over the past week, Bitcoin has decline by 1.4% however, Ethereum on the other hand has plunged 4.2% over the same period. Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours, Ethereum has seen an increase of 1.2% bringing its price to trade at $3,314 while Bitcoin still remains in the red down by 1.4% over the same period to trade at a price of $66,292, at the time of writing. Related Reading: Research Firm Predicts Bitcoin Game Theory In Global Adoption Race According to prominent crypto analyst Micheal Van De Poppe, the crucial level for ETH/BTC is 0.0515. If that price mark breaks, Van De Poppe predicts that then “it’s party time” as this would be the “strong first signs of the week.” For the first time, since the launch of the #Ethereum ETF, price rallied back upwards during U.S. hours. Crucial levels are 0.0515 BTC. If that breaks, it’s party time. Strong first signs of the week. pic.twitter.com/DysOtKMQpJ — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) July 30, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin price came within 5.7% of its peak today as the week begins with positive sentiment.
Today, the Render Network finalized its RENDER crypto AI token migration and upgrade. Following the highly anticipated rebrand, the AI token saw a positive price action, surging over 15% on the last day. Investors and market watchers expressed optimism about the rebranded token and consider it could hit $10 soon. Related Reading: Ethereum Targets Recovery: Can It Mirror Bitcoin’s Performance? From RNDR To RENDER Last year, the Render Network Foundation changed from Ethereum (ETH), where it was initially launched, to Solana (SOL). The move followed a community vote that passed two major upgrades for the Network. According to the announcement, the Solana switch was “proposed for faster transactions, cheaper fees, and the project’s needs to achieve more ambitious goals with more on-chain data and transactions.” The community also voted to rebrand the token from RNDR to RENDER, which would conclude in 2024. This month, the foundation informed users that many crypto exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com, and KuCoin, would automatically swap the RNDR tokens for the rebranded token on a 1:1 ratio. On Monday, the RNDR delisting from crypto exchanges began ahead of the scheduled migration on July 26. Exchanges halted most operations with the token, negatively impacting its performance over the week. Moreover, Whales seemingly contributed to the impact of the token’s price. Online reports revealed that some major holders sold their RNDR following the news, dragging the price from above the $7 support level to below the $6.5 price range. The token continued to plunge in the following days, dropping below the $6 mark, a 17% drop in four days. Nonetheless, the highly anticipated migration and listing of the new RENDER token seems to have kickstarted a price recovery. AI Token Skyrockets 17% Following Binance Listing The newly rebranded crypto AI token surged over 17% today after being listed by crypto exchange Binance. On Friday, the exchange announced that RENDER had been added to Binance Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, and Binance Convert. Additionally, it revealed that the Binance Margin and Futures options would be available today for the AI token. Meanwhile, the Auto-Invest option will be added on Monday, July 29. On that date, Kraken, the crypto exchange, will also list the RENDER and delist the RNDR. Investors and market watchers expressed their optimism over the rebrand and Binance listing. An X user claimed that, as the project begins this new era, “the RENDER token with this fresh chart of around $6.5 lows has potential to reach unimaginable heights.” Crypto analyst Coinboss considers that the token could “do a flipperino” if it has a clean break out above the $7 resistance level. A successful retest of the target could potentially lead the token to reclaim the $11 mark, further fueling a surge above RNDR’s all-time high (ATH) of $13.53. Another pseudonym crypto analyst believes RENDER could reach $10 soon, stating, “Thanks for the fud. See you above $10.” Some users also consider that investors will regret not getting the “greatest buying opportunity.” Related Reading: Solana’s Celebrity Tokens Down 94%, MOTHER Community Defends The Memecoin In the last 24 hours, the crypto AI token has seen a remarkable 140% surge in market activity, with $83.1 million daily trading volume. As of this writing, RENDER is trading at $6.89, a 15.6% rise in the past day. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The crypto industry seems excited and expectant following the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s final approval of spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). As investors await the official launch of the investment product, many have discussed the implications of today’s debut. Related Reading: Profit from the Dip: Hong Kong To Debut Asia’s First Inverse Bitcoin […]
The release of India’s Union Budget for 2024-25 has left a significant portion of the country’s population pondering its implications, particularly the cryptocurrency community, which finds itself at a standstill. On July 23, the budget brought up by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman left the digital currency industry unaddressed even after prior speculations and anticipation of […]
On July 23, Hong Kong will mark a significant milestone in the crypto financial product domain by introducing Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a local media outlet, South China Morning Post. According to the report, the CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product would be officially registered with 7376. The CSOP Asset Management manages […]
While Bitcoin maintains its price above the $60,000 range, some institutional investors are positioned for a positive price trajectory with call options betting on up to $100,000 come year-end. Despite recent pressures from substantial Bitcoin liquidations by the Mt. Gox distribution and sales by the German government, Bitcoin’s price remains notably resilient. These developments indicate a strong appetite for big-money cryptocurrency investments, especially from experienced investors looking to profit off potential end-of-year rallies. Related Reading: Bitcoin (BTC) Could Be On The Verge Of a 30% Gain, Here’s Why $100,000 Call Options Signals This QCP Capital’s analysis highlights this trend, pointing out the continued confidence among institutions despite the German government’s injection of nearly 50,000 BTC into the market and the distribution of over $6 billion worth of Bitcoin to Mt. Gox creditors. These events have significantly increased the available supply of Bitcoin but have surprisingly not dampened the bullish market sentiment. Instead, they have catalyzed a strategic interest in December call options at the $100,000 strike price, underscoring a strong institutional belief in Bitcoin’s upward potential. This update signals that amid the happenings in the crypto market; institutional traders are not just passively observing but actively positioning themselves for what they believe will be a significant uptick in Bitcoin’s value. The focus on December $100,000 call options is more than speculative; it reflects a calculated bet on Bitcoin’s performance amid forthcoming market catalysts like the US elections. QCP Capital noted: This signals an even stronger conviction of a year-end rally as the odds of a Trump victory increases. Bitcoin Stabilizes in Familiar Trading Range Furthermore, QCP Capital revealed that with the perpetual funding rates stabilizing and volatility tapering, Bitcoin appears to be settling into a predictable trading range. This environment provides a relatively stable backdrop for institutions to place substantial bets. According to QCP Capital, large trades are centered around the $67,000 strike options, suggesting market players anticipate moving towards these levels before the month is out. This indicates that while the year-end may be a focus, these institutional players also see intermediate milestones. Related Reading: Watch Out Bears: Bitcoin’s Rally To This Mark Could Trigger $19 Billion Short Squeeze QCP Capital particularly noted: “Perp funding is back to flat, vols are drifting lower and BTC is back in the familiar range of 61k to 71k where it traded within for the entire of Q2 this year. While spot could range here in the near term, especially with dealers very long the 26-Jul 67k Strike, the market is definitely betting big on a breakout heading into the US elections.” Meanwhile, at the time of writing, Bitcoin still maintains its price above the $64,000 mark. Over the past 24 hours, the asset has surged by 2.6% to trade for $65,331 at the time of writing. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Despite recent improvements, the crypto market remains down 14% from its peak, with new capital inflows slowing and a “Player vs. Player” market emerging.
Bitcoin price has rallied above the $64,000 mark. Glassnode, a market intelligence platform, has analyzed this notable increase, which attributes the current price movement to a significant easing of sell-side pressure, particularly from the German government. Exhaustion of Sell-Side Pressure According to the on-chain data provided by Glassnode, the recent uptick in Bitcoin’s price is largely due to what they describe as the “complete exhaustion” of sell-side forces, particularly those stemming from the recent governmental actions. Over the past weeks, the German government has been a big seller, selling off tonnes of Bitcoin, leading to an earlier price decrease at below $54,000. Related Reading: Institutions Grab Over $5 Billion Bitcoin in a Week: Are They Predicting a Mega Rally? Nevertheless, despite these sales, the market has not moved lower than that mark, suggesting that this selling was anticipated and factored into prices by the markets. Glassnode’s report highlights that from July 7 to July 10, approximately 39,800 BTC flowed out of labeled wallets, marking a critical phase of market absorption. Also contributing to the price surge, as highlighted by Glassnode are inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have garnered renewed investor attention in recent weeks. Over the last week, ETFs have reported over $1 billion in inflows, suggesting a renewed confidence in Bitcoin among institutional investors. Glassnode noted in the report: As prices sold off towards the $54k low, they dropped below the average inflow cost basis of ETF holders, which is currently at $58.2k. In response, the ETFs have seen their first significant tranche of positive interest since early June, with over $1B in total inflows last week alone. Furthermore, the decline in exchange flows – deposits and withdrawals – remains a significant sign of waning sell-side pressure. Lower exchange flows generally indicate reduced market liquidity and selling, which can provide price support or an upward momentum. Current exchange volumes have cooled off at about $1.5 billion daily, unlike the higher marks seen in March. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bullish Signal: NVT Golden Cross Suggests BTC Oversold Major Rally for Bitcoin On The Horizon? As Bitcoin maintains its position above $64,000, showing an 11.5% increase over the past week, the market appears increasingly bullish. Insights from prominent crypto analyst Rekt Capital indicates that overcoming $65,000 might see Bitcoin enter a new high price cluster zone – one that can push BTC towards as much as $71,500. #BTC The moment Bitcoin breaks $65,000 (blue) is the moment Bitcoin will form a new red cluster of price action Breaking $65,000 would mean price would be ready to move inside the $65,000-$71,500 region$BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin https://t.co/yxOhRsmVU9 pic.twitter.com/TZMP37ufjx — Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) July 16, 2024 Additionally, whale activity continues to demonstrate confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. Recent transactions highlighted by Lookonchain, such as a notable whale purchasing 245 BTC for nearly $16 million, underscore the strategic accumulation amidst this rally. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin buyers need to ramp up pressure to squeeze the market back toward all-time highs, BTC price analysis concludes.
Following the highs of 2024’s first quarter (Q1), the crypto market faced a retrace during the second one (Q2). Despite this, Memecoins has remained the reigning champion of the market for the last three months. Related Reading: Big Filecoin Rally Ahead: Analyst Predicts 4,000% ‘Uphill Run’ Total Crypto Market Cap Falls 14% In Q2 On Tuesday, CoinGecko released its 2024 Q2 Crypto Industry Report. In the report, the crypto tracking website revealed that the total market capitalization declined last quarter. The total crypto market cap dropped 14.4%, $408.8 billion, in the last three months. The crypto market closed Q2 with a market cap of $2.43 trillion, unable to make new all-time highs (ATH). Comparatively, the total crypto market cap reached $2.9 trillion in March. During Q1, the market soared 64.5%, doubling Q3 2024’s growth. In absolute terms, the growth of this quarter (+$1.1 trillion) was almost double that of the previous quarter (+$0.61 trillion). This was largely driven by the approval of US spot Bitcoin ETFs in early January, sending BTC to a new all-time high in March. Additionally, CoinGecko highlighted that the crypto market cap was outperformed by the S&P 500, which registered a 3.9% increase. As a result, the correlation between the total crypto market cap and the S&P 500 plummeted from 0.84 in Q1 to 0.16 in Q2. In Q2, crypto volatility remained high, with an annualized volatility of 48.2% for the total crypto market cap. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) and the S&P 500 saw 48.2% and 12.7% volatility. Memecoins Continue Leading The Market Despite the market retrace, Memecoins remain the most popular narrative in Q2. According to CoinGecko’s categories web tracking, the sector dominated the chart with a 14.3% market share. Last quarter, Memecoins emerged as the most popular and profitable narrative. The sector delivered massive returns in the first quarter of 2024, with an average return of 1,313% across the top tokens. Tokens like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Book Of Meme (BOME) became market sensations, fueling the memecoin frenzy. These tokens had over 2,000% and 1,000% returns. This quarter, the market saw a Celebrity memecoin frenzy. Public figures like Iggy Azalea, Caitlyn Jenner, and Andrew Tate joined the industry amid controversial launches, hacks, and scam allegations. Moreover, the PolitiFi memecoins surged in popularity. Last week, these tokens outperformed most categories in the crypto market following Donald Trump’s failed assassination attempt. 4 out of the top 15 most popular narratives were memecoin-related, with Solana and Base memecoins registering an 8.44% and 4.61% share. Meanwhile, cat-themed tokens overpowered Q1’s reigning champions in the sector, Dog-inspired tokens. Related Reading: Whale Makes $8 Million With Trump-Inspired Memecoin As PolitiFi Tokens Soar This quarter, the feline-inspired tokens made it to the top 15. The category ran remarkably this cycle, with tokens like Cat in a Dogs World (MEW) and Popcat (POPCAT) surging over 200%. Similarly to Q1, Real World Assets (RWA) and Artificial intelligence (AI) were the second and third most popular sectors. RWA registered an 11.3% market share, while IA tokens saw a 10.9% share of market attention. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The Trump-inspired tokens surged around 40% following Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. As a result, PolitiFi tokens closed the week, outperforming most categories in the industry. The remarkable performance earned some crypto whales millions in profits from the MAGA (TRUMP) memecoin. Related Reading: 1,000 Bitcoin On The Move: Satoshi-Era Whale Stirs The Crypto Waters Crypto Whale Profits From TRUMP Memecoin On Sunday, on-chain tracking platform Lookonchain reported that a crypto whale had made millions from a Trump-inspired memecoin. An address deposited all their TRUMP holdings to the crypto exchange BTSE. Per the report, the whale bought 1.08 million TRUMP between November 22 and December 4, 2023. The address acquired the tokens at an average price of $0.5, spending $540,000 for the memecoin. Seemingly, the whale made $8.85 million from the tokens, $8.3 million of which were profits. Per Lookonchain, the wallet was suspected to be owned by renowned crypto trader GCR. However, it was later confirmed the address in question wasn’t related to the crypto trader. Lookonchain also reported another address holding a significant amount of the Trump-inspired memecoin. The second address, also suspected to be linked to the crypto trader, has $6.5 million in unrealized profits from TRUMP. The whale wallet tagged “GCR: Address 1” spent over $700,000 to buy 936,279 TRUMP. The address bought the tokens at an average of $0.75 between December 8, 2023, and January 18, 2024. At the time of the report, the whale’s holdings were worth around $7.23 million. Nonetheless, it hasn’t been confirmed if this address is linked to the renowned crypto trader. PolitiFi And Trump-Inspired Tokens Soar Over the weekend, former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. The Republican Presidential Candidate got shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butner, Pennsylvania. Following the news, PolitiFi tokens soared over 30%. DeFi creator and analyst Jake Pahor shared that the PolitiFi sector outperformed most categories over the weekend. Pahor cited DeFiLlama data, revealing that PolitiFi tokens rose 36.7% last week. The DeFi analyst also noted that “all categories outperformed Bitcoin over the past 7 days, possibly indicating a shift towards a risk-on environment.” Before the failed Trump assassination attempt, Trump-inspired memecoins saw a pump. The tokens surged after the former US President was announced as a keynote speaker at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference on July 27. TRUMP’s price went from $5.74 to $6.54 after the news. This performance represented a 15% and 39.5% surge in the daily and weekly timeframes. Since then, the biggest Trump-themed memecoin has seen a 35% rise, fueled by the most recent incident. Following the assassination attempt, the token went from the $6.3 price range to the $9.51 mark, increasing by over 50% in twelve hours. On Sunday, the memecoin hovered between the $7.3-$7.9 price range, starting the week trading at $7.47. Related Reading: Notcoin (NOT) Ignites Crypto Market, Analyst Predicts 25% Rally As of this writing, TRUMP exchanges hands at $8.15, a 3.8% increase in the last day. This performance also represents a 35.3% and 22.2% rise in the one-week and two-week timeframes. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Following Bitcoin’s gradual rebound seen last week, the global crypto investment products also appear to have witnessed a notable influx of funds, with a substantial $1.44 billion pouring in over the same period. According to CoinShares, a leading crypto asset management firm, this surge has pushed the year-to-date total to top roughly $17.8 billion, highlighting a growing confidence among investors despite recent market downturns. Related Reading: Institutions Grab Over $5 Billion Bitcoin in a Week: Are They Predicting a Mega Rally? Surge In Crypto Fund Inflows According to the insight shared by CoinShares in its latest report, last week’s activity marked one of the largest net inflows recorded, significantly outpacing the $10.6 billion accumulated during the entire bull run of 2021. This significant increase can be largely attributed to investors taking advantage of recent dips in the prices of many different cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin-centric funds dominated this movement, bringing in about $1.35 billion of that total amount. This indicates investors’ robust appetite for the leading cryptocurrency, which continues to dominate the market despite periodic volatility. Conversely, products betting against Bitcoin (short-BTC Products) saw a reversal in fortune, registering net outflows of $8.6 million—the most significant outflow since April. The shift in holdings indicates a change of heart, which could be due to more favorable market conditions, or it may simply involve strategic portfolio changes for large holders. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, particularly noted: We believe price weakness due to the German Government bitcoin sales and a turnaround in sentiment due to lower than expect CPI in the US prompted investor to add to positions. While the inflow rise was global, US-based funds were by far the largest receiver at $1.3 billion. However, there were also considerable inflows in other parts of the world. For instance, Switzerland saw $36 million, and Hong Kong and Canada collectively added more than $137 million, indicating a universal interest in cryptocurrency investment. Interestingly, Ethereum-based investment products also enjoyed a significant boost, with a $72 million increase in inflows. Butterfill disclosed that this spike is likely “in anticipation of the imminent approval of the spot-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.” Gradual Recovery: Bitcoin And Ethereum Market Performance So far, the inflows seen in the crypto market last week appear to be now reflected in Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price, with both assets now seeing noticeable rebounds following their recent correction, which made BTC fall as low as $53,000 levels and Ethereum dropping below $2,900. Related Reading: JPMorgan Says Crypto Liquidations Will End And Bitcoin Bull Market Will Begin, Here’s When Over the past 24 hours alone, Bitcoin has seen quite the surge, increasing by 6.1% in value to reclaim the $63,000 mark. At the time of writing, the asset currently trades at $63,764, still down roughly 13.9% from its March peak above $73,000. Ethereum also appears to be mirroring BTC’s price performance. The second largest crypto by market cap is also up 6.4% in the past 24 hours to stand at a current trading price of $3,396. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
A recent report revealed that the South Korean government is considering delaying the crypto gains taxation for a third time. Seemingly, investors in the country are growing concerned due to a lack of system and “market confusion.” Related Reading: Crypto Market Jolted By MakerDAO’s $1 Billion Investment In Tokenized Treasuries Crypto Taxation Could Be Delayed […]
American multinational finance company, JP Morgan has maintained a bullish stance on the Bitcoin price outlook despite recent bearish trends. The bank has announced the timeline for the conclusion of the ongoing BTC liquidations, predicting a subsequent rebound in the market. JP Morgan Predicts Bitcoin Market Rebound In August In a research report on Wednesday, JP Morgan suggested that BTC liquidations should abate this July, foreseeing the start of a strong bull market as bearish trends caused by sell-offs subside. While the bank believes that a market recovery is imminent, it is also skeptical about the sustainability of high Bitcoin inflows in its year-to-date flow into crypto assets. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sees 868% Spike In Whale Buys, Bulls Ready For Breakout Rally For one, JP Morgan has revised and grossly reduced its former year-to-date crypto net flow from $12 billion to $8 billion. So far this year, Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been the major driver for substantial inflows into the crypto market. JP Morgan’s skepticism also stems from Bitcoin’s high price relative to its production cost and the price of gold. A crypto analyst from the bank, Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou has suggested that the bank’s reduction in the estimated year-to-date net flow was also due to the recent decline in Bitcoin reserves across exchanges. The decline in Bitcoin reserves over the past month is believed to be a result of the ongoing selling pressures and widespread BTC liquidations executed by Mt Gox creditors and the German government. As mentioned earlier, JP Morgan has predicted that this BTC sell-off will officially end in July, giving rise to a substantial bullish rally for Bitcoin in August. Following the bank’s predictions, many crypto analysts and community members have suggested that the recent upsurge in Bitcoin’s price is the continuation of a strong bull market. A crypto analyst identified as ‘CryptoYoddha’ on X (formerly Twitter) has revealed that the German government was preparing to sell their remaining BTC just before the bull run. Despite the aggressive selling by the German government and the subsequent market turmoil, the analyst noted that Bitcoin still appears bullish. About The Ongoing BTC Liquidations Earlier in June, Mt Gox announced that it would be making repayments to creditors in July. While the defunct Bitcoin exchange’s decision to start its repayment process comes as good news to creditors, there is also an underlying unease concerning potential Bitcoin sell-offs. Related Reading: Ethereum Bulls Gear Up For Recovery – Can Spot ETFs Push Price To New Highs? With creditors steadily receiving part of Mt Gox’s 142,000 BTC payment worth about $9 billion, the market fears are somewhat justified as a widespread Bitcoin dump would have a major impact on the price of the cryptocurrency. In addition to Mt Gox’s substantial Bitcoin redistribution plans, the German government has also been seen selling almost 100% of its Bitcoin holdings seized from criminals. These substantial crypto liquidations have put a major damper on the price of Bitcoin, triggering serious price declines that have significantly delayed the highly anticipated Bitcoin bull run. A crypto analyst identified as ‘Rekt Capital’ has indicated that the Bitcoin bull market based on standard halving cycles has already advanced by 40.1%. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
TrumpCoin (DJT) surged on Wednesday following the news of Donald Trump’s participation in the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. The announcement propelled the token’s price by over 55% while other Trump-inspired memecoins increased by nearly 20%. Related Reading: Drake Loses Bitcoin Bet Following Canada’s Copa America Exit, ARG Fan Token Soars 40% Trump Joins The Bitcoin Conference On July 10, Former US president and Republican candidate Donald J. Trump was officially announced as a keynote speaker at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. The Bitcoin Conference will occur in Nashville, Tennessee, between the 25th and 27th of July. Crypto-friendly Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will also participate in the upcoming event. Moreover, former pro-crypto Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will join the largest Bitcoin conference in the world as a keynote speaker. The CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, the organizer of The Bitcoin Conference, expressed his enthusiasm for Trump’s participation. “July 27th we change the course of history,” David Bailey stated in an X post. The news of Trump’s involvement in the event was well-received by many industry figures. However, other industry members and investors questioned Trump’s intentions. CryptoQuant’s CEO Ki Young Ju wondered whether the former US president’s efforts were genuine: Is this a strategy to gain votes, or is it a genuine effort to make the United States a Bitcoin nation? Does anyone know? Despite the skepticism, the crypto community seems optimistic about the news, as Trump-inspired tokens soared last night. TrumpCoin And Trump-Inspired Memecoins Soar TrumpCoin’s price quickly reacted to the news, skyrocketing 55%. The token hit the $0.013 resistance level for the first time since June 27, according to DexScreener data. DJT saw a controversial launch nearly a month ago after online reports claimed TrumpCoin was the “official” Trump token. As a result, many investors sold most of their Trump-inspired memecoins, making them crash around 30%. At the time, Martin Shrekli, also known as “Pharma Bro,” claimed that the token was officially related to Trump’s camp. Shrekli stated that Barron Trump, son of the former US president, was closely involved with TrumpCoin. However, it was later revealed that Shrekli was behind the token. Crypto sleuth ZachXBT exposed the scheme on X, uncovering the truth before Shrekli admitted his involvement in an X Space. Since then, DJT’s price has gone on a descending trajectory. The token has seen a 33% decrease in the last two weeks. However, it registers a 10% increase from its price 24 hours ago, currently trading at $0.0086. Related Reading: Football Takeover? Solana-Based Token Skyrockets 350% Following Messi and Ronaldinho’s Promotion Other Trump-inspired memecoins also surged after the news. MAGA (TRUMP) rose from the $5.74 to the $6.54 price range in the following hours. The price action represented a 15% and 39.5% surge in the daily and weekly timeframes. Similarly, MAGA Hat (MAGA) registered a 20% price increase, going from trading at $0.00015 to $0.00018. MAGA’s performance saw a 50% increase from its price a week ago. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Amid the recent downturn in the global crypto market, a recent Crypto Banter Dylan’s Trading Show session has caught the eye with some bold claims regarding what comes next for Solana and Ethereum and some negative sentiment on XRP and ADA. Over the past years, crypto analysts in the industry have been discovering and analyzing patterns in the market because this could help them predict future directions. So far, a decrease in Bitcoin‘s dominance is considered good for altcoins. According to the Crypto Banter Show analyst, this change could potentially signal more diversified investing in altcoins and a market bullishness towards lesser-known chains. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Reach $100,000, But What About Altcoins? Focus on Growth: Altcoins to Watch Despite the caution against investing in what is labeled ‘dead coins’ like XRP and ADA, Dylan’s Trading Show analyst expressed a more optimistic outlook for coins such as Solana and Ethereum. The analyst noted that if Bitcoin loses dominance, a series of massive moves upward could be in store for these altcoins. In particular, he forecasts that Solana could find support levels around $137 to $139 should the market continue its current momentum without breaking key technical barriers. As for Ethereum, the analyst discloses that ETH is approaching a critical juncture at the 200-day Moving Average (MA). If Ethereum breaks through and holds this level, it will trigger a domino effect to the upside, positively impacting small-cap altcoins. Should You Stay Away From XRP and ADA? While the analyst has mentioned XRP and ADA as “dead coins”— which means they might not have much potential for growth in the near term, it is worth noting that these assets are still seeing their share of optimism and bullishness from their respective community. Earlier today, an analyst revealed the potential for XRP to experience a massive rally due to the emergence of “one of the tightest monthly Bollinger Band squeezes in its history.” According to the analyst, the last time this indicator was seen, “XRP shot up 60,000%.” On the other hand, ADA is on the cusp of a new development with the upcoming Chang Hard Fork. IntoTheBlock states, “before its previous hard fork in 2021, ADA surged 130%, from $1.35 to $3.10 in just a month.” This signals a possible price surge for ADA, reminiscent of past gains following significant updates or forks within the blockchain. Related Reading: XRP Set To Skyrocket 60,000% On Tightest Bollinger Bands Ever: Analyst Overall, the updates above from the assets suggest potential upcoming volatility and price increases for both XRP and ADA, contradicting the analyst’s view that they are “dead coins.” Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
As inflation rips through Argentina’s economy, the nation appears to be turning its gaze toward cryptocurrencies as a financial haven. Particularly, with inflation soaring to as high as 276% per year, according to a report, Argentina is now witnessing a massive turn in the monetary strategy as citizens chase after stability, even if it comes […]
So far, Bitcoin has seen significant volatility in the last trading session, hinting at frail investor sentiment. Earlier today, the asset soared to as high as $57,300. However, the asset now appears to have run out of steam after reaching this mark as it trades at $55,966, down by 1.6%. This surge in volatility is a sign that the market has become more fearful as traders watch several key technical levels. However, the latest data suggests a shift in trader patterns as more defensive strategies are sought. Analysts from the ETC Group report have noted a substantial increase in the open interest in Bitcoin options, pointing towards a strategic preference for downside protection. This is illustrated by the spike in implied volatility for short-dated options, indicative of more near-term price action. Related Reading: Bitcoin Starts July On A Bearish Note, Will CPI Data Change The Narrative This Week? Insights from the Options Market: A Glimpse into Trader Sentiments The Bitcoin options trading market has given a glimpse of the current market mood. Recent data from Deribit show a put-call ratio—a metric that compares the trading volume of put options versus call options—higher than 1, indicating that the market is still bearish based on what traders are doing. This ratio indicates a higher volume of trades betting on or hedging against a further price drop. The fact that we are seeing such alignment in the market indicates a sizable segment of the market is bracing for the possibility of Bitcoin continuing its descent. ETC Group analysts agree with such a view, noting the peculiar term structure of volatility: higher implied volatilities in short-dated options versus longer-dated ones—a traditional characteristic of excessive bearishness on the market. The analysts particularly noted: Both the spike in put-call volume ratios as well as 1-month 25-delta option skew signalled a significant increase in demand for downside protection. BTC option implied volatilities have also increased slightly during the latest leg down. Implied volatilities of 1-month ATM Bitcoin options are currently at around 50.5% p.a. The term structure of volatility is also inverted now with short-dated options trading at significantly higher implied volatilities than longer-dated options. This tends to be a sign of overextended bearishness in the options market. Navigating Through Market Uncertainty These dynamics are being felt heavily in the market, with many prominent voices commenting on potential pathways for Bitcoin. Long-time trader Peter Brandt hints he expects Bitcoin to form a double top setup, a bearish flag implying price drawdowns as deep as even $44K. Brandt, however, also accepts that the construction might not meet all requirements of a technical pattern and allows for different price consequences. A more positive view comes from Timothy Peterson. He said that as Bitcoin can end July above $50,000, it has a “strong chance” of either hanging onto or even increasing in value into October. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Undervalued Now? Industry Expert Decodes The Market State According to Peterson, the chances are 60% that Bitcoin could trade quarter in the coming months and a 25% chance that Bitcoin will cross its all-time highs within the next three months. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
After a turbulent week for the crypto market, the drop in prices has left an opportunity for investors to enter new or double down on their various positions. Fortunately, the blockchain intelligence firm Santiment has identified some of the large-cap cryptocurrencies to consider. These Cryptocurrencies Are In The Opportunity Zone: Santiment Santiment revealed via a post on the X platform has provided an interesting outlook on the crypto market, stating that some digital assets are showing “buy the dip” opportunities. This is based on their Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratios, which measure the average profit/loss of all coins in circulation according to the current price. An MVRV ratio value greater than 1 indicates that the investors of a coin are holding a net amount of profits at the time. On the other hand, when the value of the metric is less than 1, it means that most investors of the particular crypto are carrying losses. Meanwhile, an MVRV ratio of 1 means that the unrealized profit on a blockchain is equal to the unrealized profit. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba Inu Vs. PEPE: Comparing The Profitability Of The Top Meme Coins Typically, corrections are believed to be more likely when profits are high, as investors are more inclined to sell as their gains grow. On the flip side, crypto holders are likely to refrain from dumping assets when they are in the red, leading to the formation of price bottoms. This forms the rationale behind Santiment’s Opportunity and Danger Zone investment analysis. In its recent post on X, Santiment mentioned that all notable large-cap crypto assets (except Toncoin) are in the buying opportunity in the short term. As shown in the chart below, the 30-day Market Value to Realized Value ratio of these assets is deep in the negative, implying there is less risk attached to investing in them at the moment. According to Santiment’s data, Dogecoin (DOGE) — with an MVRV ratio of –19.7% — has the best “buy the dip” potential. It is followed by Uniswap’s governance token UNI, with a Market Value to Realized Value ratio of –16.3%. To round up the top three is Litecoin (LTC), which bears an MVRV ratio of –15%. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is amongst the mentioned assets within the opportunity zone. Having undergone a steep correction in the past week, the MVRV indicator is signaling that the premier cryptocurrency might have bottomed out and could be preparing for a move to the upside. Crypto Market On A Downturn The crypto market suffered a massive decline over the past week, with the total market capitalization falling by nearly 8%. This market downturn seems even deeper on bigger timeframes. For instance, in the last 30 days, the digital market has shed more than 21.5% of its value. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Sees Sharp 100% Decline In Whale Activity, Is This Good Or Bad For Price? Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin has recently exhibited resilience that has surprised many market spectators. Following a dismal drop to a 24-hour low of $53,898, Bitcoin clawed its way back above the $56,000 mark, up 1.6% in the past hour. This rebound has been catalyzed by the latest US NFP report revealing a surge in the unemployment rate, which has sparked a surge in buying activity, momentarily easing the bearish pressure. However, this recovery may not signal a sustained upward trend, as experts hint at potential further declines. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $54,000: Top-5 Reasons Analyst Bitcoin Predictions: A Potential Drop To $47k A prominent crypto analyst, Ali, has expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s current market positioning. Despite the recent price recovery, he suggests that Bitcoin could significantly drop to around $47,000. This prediction stems from his analysis of Bitcoin’s support levels, which he believes are insufficient to sustain a long-term bullish momentum. According to Ali, for Bitcoin to resume its bull run, it would need to “close and hold above $61,000″—a scenario that seems increasingly speculative given the current market condition. #Bitcoin currently lacks significant support. The main key demand wall is around $47,000, and for the bull run to resume, $BTC must close and hold above $61,000. pic.twitter.com/9cD2otd4ZK — Ali (@ali_charts) July 5, 2024 Amid these turbulent market conditions, other financial experts remain cautiously optimistic. Samson Mow, a notable figure in the cryptocurrency space, argues that the current price levels of Bitcoin are the result of artificial market manipulation. He particularly labels the drastic price movements as “artificial price suppression,” influenced by significant Bitcoin transfers by government entities during periods of low market liquidity. Mow’s assertion suggests that external market forces are at play, potentially skewing the natural price discovery process of Bitcoin. Surge In Volatility Ahead Meanwhile, Greek Live highlighted emerging volatility in the cryptocurrency market earlier today, focusing on the imminent expiration of many Bitcoin and Ethereum options. The report detailed that 18,000 BTC options and 164,000 Ethereum options are set to expire soon, representing notional values of $1 billion and $470 million, respectively. This situation is particularly notable due to the skewed Put Call Ratios and defined Maxpain points, suggesting potential price pivots at $61,500 for Bitcoin and $3,350 for Ethereum. The onset of July brought significant market downturns, hitting new monthly lows across major cryptocurrencies. The end of the quarterly cycle triggered enhanced market volatility, providing a strategic window for institutional players to establish positions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Nears Bottom? QCP Analysts Spot Signs of Capitulation as Prices Tumble Below $59K Furthermore, amidst a bearish market sentiment, there’s a noticeable increase in the implied volatility of put options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating growing caution among traders. July 5 Options Data 18,000 BTC options are about to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.65, a Maxpain point of $61,500 and a notional value of $1 billion. 164,000 ETH options are due to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.36, a Maxpain point of $3,350 and a notional value of $470… pic.twitter.com/uAxOO5gDQ8 — Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) July 5, 2024 Greeks Live further reported that with the upcoming news on Ethereum ETFs and the attractive pricing of end-of-month call options, there’s a strategic opening for investors looking to capitalize on these market conditions. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Jamie Coutts, the chief crypto analyst at crypto firm Real Vision, recently ranked layer-1 networks using their network growth. Interestingly, the networks that topped the list aren’t the usual names that crypto community members might be accustomed to. SUI And Mantle Network Top The List According to the list that Coutts shared on his X […]