Amid the renewed strength recently displayed by Bitcoin, Michael Van De Poppe, a recognized cryptocurrency analyst and trader has offered an intriguing prediction for BTC, highlighting that the crypto asset is likely to reach the $300,000 threshold in this bull cycle. Bitcoin Price Targetted At Unprecedented Heights This Cycle Over the past month, the price of Bitcoin has been consolidating and hasn’t been able to sustain its rise beyond its new peak of $73,000. However, things could soon be changing, as Michael Van De Poppe expects the coin to surge immensely in the short term. His forecast coincides with anticipation around the upcoming Bitcoin Halving expected to take place in less than 12 days, fueling optimism within the crypto community. Related Reading: 12 Days Until Bitcoin Halving: Why $100,000 Isn’t Much Further Away According to the expert, the largest cryptocurrency asset by market cap is still experiencing significant resistance. Nonetheless, if Bitcoin manages to break out of this zone, the coin could witness a progression towards new all-time highs in the coming months. Given that BTC achieved the $70,000 price level ahead of the halving event, Poppe believes that it is likely to surge to unprecedented levels, particularly topping out at $300,000 in this bull run. The post read: Bitcoin still facing crucial resistance. If this breaks, then we will be seeing a continuation towards new all-time highs. Bitcoin at $70,000 pre-halving. Likely $300,000 this cycle. Poppe underscored that the price of Bitcoin returned to $70,000 level over the weekend. As a result, he has pointed out bullish indicators that are presently occurring in the crypto landscape. The analyst also noted that the strength of the cryptocurrency markets has now exceeded our perceptions, and dips in altcoins represent opportunities for good entries. In addition, BTC’s price action demonstrates the potential to reach a new all-time high pre-halving, and the shift in favor of altcoins is on the horizon. Altcoin Season Set To Kick Off In Weeks Poppe is super bullish toward an ‘altcoin season’. However, it is important to note that altcoins’ value has frequently coincided with shifts in Bitcoin’s supremacy. But even though Bitcoin’s dominance is still at its peak prior to the halving, Poppe thinks these coins still have a lot of momentum. Related Reading: Forget Bitcoin! Altcoins Set For Explosive Growth With Potential 1,000x Returns — Analyst He advocates that a new altcoin season will undoubtedly begin in the upcoming weeks. “We always have one, we have seen Meme coins, Solana (SOL) ecosystem, and AI,” he stated. The expert’s statement suggests that the Solana ecosystem, AI projects, and meme coins in recent months have led the altcoin market. Thus, Michael Van De Poppe has contended that in the impending alt season, crypto initiatives that prioritize the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA), the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, and the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) are likely to be next, paving the way for alts this cycle. At the time of writing, the altcoin’s overall market excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum was valued at $753.47 billion. This indicates a 2% increase in the market cap in the past 24 hours. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Generally, the crypto market has been experiencing a pullback after Bitcoin and many other coins like Ethereum have recorded a new all-time high of which Arbitrum (ARB) was not left behind. Arbitrum, which has a lot of potential with a market cap of over $3.8 billion and a circulating supply of 2,653,939,384 ARB has been trading below the 100-day Moving Average (MA) for some time now. However, recently the price of ARB has been showing some signs of reversing. As of the time of writing, Arbitrum was trading around $1.45, indicating an increase of 1% in the last 24 hours. There are currently two major resistance levels of $1.799 and $2.278 ahead of the price. Technical Indicators Show Signs Of Upward Movement In Arbitrum Price 4-hour RSI Indicator: Looking at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator from the 4-hour timeframe, we can see that the RSI line is rising above the oversold zone and is heading toward the 50 level. This indicates a rise in the price, and if the RSI line rises above the 50 level, it might trigger the start of a new trend. The image below reveals more: 4-hour MACD: looking at the formation of the MACD indicator from the 4-hour timeframe in the above image, we can also see that both the MACD line and the signal line having trended for a while below the MACD zero line have both crossed and are heading towards the MACD zero line. On the other hand, the MACD histogram is already trending above the MACD zero line. This suggests that a change in direction might soon happen from its downward movement to an upward movement. 1-hour bull power vs bear power histogram indicator: lastly, taking a good look at the chart from the 1-hour time frame with the help of the bull power vs bear power indicator, it shows that the histograms are already trending above the zero level. This suggests that buyers are gradually taking over the market from sellers as seen in the image below. In conclusion, if the price of Arbitrum manages to change its direction from downward to upward direction, it is possible that ARB could retest its previous major resistance levels of $1.799 and $2.278 and even move further to create a new peak. Nonetheless, if Arbitrum fails to move upward, the crypto asset’s price might move further downward to create a new low. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview.com
Recently, renowned trader Peter Brandt voiced criticism directed squarely at Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest crypto by market capitalization, denouncing it as a “junk coin” in a blunt assessment. Ethereum Faces Criticism Celebrated for his insights into financial markets, Peter Brandt spared no punches as he castigated Ethereum, arguing that it lacks the essential characteristics required […]
The recent ratio between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices suggests a potential decline in risk appetite within the crypto market. The ratio has reached its highest level since April 2021, indicating a stronger demand for Bitcoin than its smaller rival, Ethereum. This development has led crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital to speculate that this shift in the ratio could be an early indication of a transition from “fear of missing out” (FOMO) to outright fear. Bitcoin And Ethereum Performance Regarding recent market trends, the second quarter of 2024 has begun with relatively subdued activity. Bitcoin’s price has dipped below the $70,000 mark and has remained range-bound between $65,000 and $68,000 for the past few days despite briefly touching the $70,000 mark on Monday. Related Reading: XRP To $20 And Ethereum To $20,000: Crypto Analyst Reveals When This Will Happen According to QCP’s analysis, the inflow of funds into the spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market has not been substantial enough to drive significant price movements in either direction. As a result, the company has observed that funding rates have stabilized, and the front end of the forward curve has declined from previous highs of 50% to less than 20% currently. Interestingly, while the front end of the forward curve has decreased, the back end remains elevated. This has led to interest in rolling spot-forward basis positions further out, potentially driven by the continued demand for long-dated Bitcoin calls extending into 2025. On the other hand, Ethereum’s performance has been relatively weak. QCP also notes that the ETHBTC ratio cross-tests a critical support level after breaking below 0.05. Notably, there has been sustained selling of Ethereum calls, resulting in lower volatility and downward pressure on the price. Ultimately, QCP finds that these developments are prompting speculation as to whether this could be an early sign of FOMO turning into fear, particularly about Ethereum’s role as a proxy for altcoins. While Bitcoin may find support from topside demand and ETF inflows, Ethereum’s performance and its impact on altcoins will be important factors to watch closely. Will BTC Experience A Double-Top? Renowned crypto analyst Crypto Con has raised an intriguing question about whether BTC is poised for a double top similar to the patterns observed in 2013 and 2021. Analyzing previous market cycles, Crypto Con highlights that more evident double tops, such as those witnessed in the first and third cycles of 2021, triggered significant initial surges on the Fisher Transform indicator. In contrast, the 2017 double-top formation showed a more subtle initial rise in June. Notably, all final cycle tops ended with a regular bearish divergence, where the price reached higher levels while the indicator declined, as seen in the chart below. Related Reading: Polygon Observes Buy Signal: Analyst Suggests MATIC Rebound To This Level Currently, Bitcoin is approaching levels similar to those seen in 2017, as seen in the lower part of the chart. Crypto Con suggests that if the Fisher Transform indicator can consolidate around these levels without spiking to the line seen in 2013 and 2021, it could indicate a higher likelihood of a single top formation, which is the analyst’s most likely outcome, for December 2024, marking the top of this cycle. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto has laid out a bullish narrative for Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. He claimed that both tokens could rise to as high as $20,000 and $20, respectively. Additionally, he stipulated when this parabolic price surge is likely to happen. Ethereum Could Hit A Market Top Near $20,000 CrediBULL Crypto mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that there is a chance that Ethereum could hit a market peak near $20,000. He further explained that ETH could attain this price level based on his belief that BTC can “realistically” see a 2x in this market cycle from its last high of $69,000 in the 2021 bull run. As such, altcoins like ETH will do “multiples of that.” Related Reading: Fantom Supply On Exchanges See Drastic Increase, A Cause For Alarm? Specifically, he foresees ETH doing a 3x to 4x of its prior all-time high (ATH) of $4,800, which puts the second largest crypto token by market cap in a price range between $15,000 and $20,000. Meanwhile, CrediBULL asserted that Ethereum will surely rise to $10,000 at the minimum. Following CrediBULL’s prediction, another X user questioned how possible it was for ETH to rise to a market cap of $2 trillion, stating that it seems “crazy.” However, the crypto analyst responded that ETH rising to such levels is a “blow off top, ” so the market cap will look “outrageous.” He jokingly added that there is a problem if the market caps don’t look outrageous. XRP Is Another Altcoin That Could Experience Exponential Growth In a different X post, CrediBULL also made a case for XRP, stating that XRP could also rise between $10 and $12 if ETH were to hit $10,000. He suggested that XRP wasn’t to be underrated despite its current underperformance, noting that XRP actually flipped ETH in terms of market cap at some point in the last cycle. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Releases List Of Top 10 Altcoins To Buy For Maximum Profit In The Bull Market Therefore, the crypto analyst added that anyone who thinks ETH hitting $10,000 is “realistic” should also believe that XRP rising to $10 is possible. In a subsequent X post, CrediBULL claimed that XRP could even rise to as high as $20 based on ETH hitting $10,000 at its current circulating supply. Again, he noted that XRP is very capable of attaining such price levels, seeing as it is a top 10 coin, which means that the market demand for it is evidently there. CrediBULL’s sentiment echoes that of Nick, the founder of Web3Alert, who previously predicted that XRP could rise to $10 since there were predictions that Bitcoin and Ethereum would rise to as high as $150,000 and $10,000, respectively. At the time of writing, ETH and XRP are trading at around $3,290 and $0.58, according to data from CoinMarketCap. XRP price at $0.57 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Bitcoin Sistemi, chart from Tradingview.com
The proposal, initially introduced in February, could harden Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ether, as as a form of money – by reducing the inflation of new supply. But some members of the community say if it's not broke, don't fix it.
In a recent analysis, JP Morgan’s Global Markets Strategy team has shed light on key developments within the Ethereum network that could significantly influence its classification under securities law. The report comes at a critical juncture for ETH, as the Swiss-based foundation is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Why Ethereum […]
2024 has proven to be a lucrative year for the average investor, according to recent data unveiled by CoinLedger. The platform’s data reveals a notable surge in the average crypto portfolio, with gains totaling $2,804 thus far. This notable increase starkly contrasts with the modest average realized gains of less than $1,000 observed throughout 2023. […]
Ethereum price is struggling to recover above the $3,440 resistance zone. ETH is moving lower and might decline further if it clears the $3,250 support. Ethereum is struggling to climb above the $3,370 and $3,440 levels. The price is trading below $3,380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $3,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses if there is a close below the $3,250 support zone. Ethereum Price Recovery Fades Again Ethereum price attempted a fresh recovery wave above the $3,300 and $3,320 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH even climbed above the $3,400 level, but the bears were active near the $3,440 zone. A high was formed near $3,443 before there was a fresh decline. There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $3,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The price trimmed gains and retested the $3,250 support. The price traded as low as $3,253 and is currently consolidating losses. It is trading just above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,443 swing high to the $3,253 low. However, Ethereum is trading below $3,380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $3,320 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,350 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,443 swing high to the $3,253 low. The next key resistance sits at $3,440, above which the price might test the $3,500 level. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance is seen near the $3,550 level, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,650 zone. If there is a move above the $3,650 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $3,750 resistance. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,250 level. The first major support is near the $3,220 zone. The next key support could be the $3,200 zone. A clear move below the $3,200 support might send the price toward $3,120. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,040 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,250 Major Resistance Level – $3,350
Banking behemoth VanEck has valued Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) solutions at an astounding $1 trillion in a daring prediction, emphasizing the critical role that efficiency gains and scalability improvements will play in the development of blockchain technology. Ethereum Layer 2s Poised For Significant Increase In Valuation According to VanEck researchers, Ethereum Layer 2 scaling networks are expected to soar to the aforementioned market valuation by 2030. Leading the comprehensive prediction were Patrick Bush, the senior investment analyst at VanEck, and Matthew Sigel, the head of digital research. Related Reading: Ethereum Layer 2 Networks Just Set A New Record Specifically, the bold forecast was carried out while evaluating Ethereum Layer 2s in five distinct important areas. These include Layer 2s transaction pricing, developer experience, user experience, trust assumptions, and L2s ecosystem size. In addition, it was made by first assessing the amount of assets in the Ethereum ecosystem and then projecting that ETH would account for about 60% of the market share among public blockchains. It is noteworthy that Layer 2s, by managing the majority of transactions off the main blockchain, addresses scalability issues. In this case, Zero-knowledge roll-ups (ZKUs) and optimistic roll-ups (ORUs) are the two major forms of layer 2 networks. Given the limits of the main blockchain’s transaction processing, these L2 technologies may be able to generate more funds than Ethereum since they handle scalability by processing transactions off the main network. As the researchers stated, in the future, a few general-purpose L2s will be in control, but a plethora of roll-ups tailored to certain use cases will also arise, making it possible to host social media networks on different rollups. The report read: Beyond the dominance of a few roll-ups among general-purpose L2s, we forecast a future of thousands of use-case-specific roll-ups. These L2 will be segmented by sector, application, or function. Other types of chains may be specifically geared towards hosting a whole sector, such as a roll-up that hosts a social media network, as well as applications that want to build products and services for that social media network. This forecast by VanEck primarily points to the possibility that L2 solutions could perform better in terms of value than Ethereum in the next six years. The report also claims that Layer-2 blockchains will benefit from Ethereum’s restricted processing power, as well as its data-storing and computation capabilities. ETH Price Experiences Bearish Activity Presently, Ethereum’s price is declining after failing to rise above the $4,000 mark once more. Even though the market is currently correcting downward, a positive bounce is still anticipated to occur soon. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Fails Again, Signs Of More Losses Below $3,300 Compared to other notable coins in the crypto market like Bitcoin, ETH has underperformed over the past month. Consequently, there have been speculations within the cryptocurrency community, if a further decline is imminent. ETH has seen a decrease of more than 10% since March, following a surge to $4,091 ahead of the Dencun upgrade. As of press time, Ethereum was trading at $3,343, displaying an increase of 1% in the past day. Its market cap is now valued at $401,42 billion, with a 1% rise in the last 24 hours. However, its daily trading volume has plummeted by over 30%, pegging at $13,50 billion. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
For the past week, crypto exchange KuCoin has been at the center of a regulatory tornado. The charges filed last Tuesday include breaking several regulations and violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws in the United States. A recent report reveals that the exchange has faced significant challenges after the news of the lawsuits broke out. Despite […]
A new rug pull alert sounded on Tuesday after crypto detective ZachXBT unveiled on-chain details of an alleged hack suffered by an NFT project last month. The project’s CTO announced that a response was in the works but ultimately vanished as criticism grew. Related Reading: Trezor X Account Hacked: How Much Was Taken In The Fake Crypto Presale? Nuddies NFT, A Hack Or Rug Pull? On-chain sleuth ZachXBT revealed the alleged misuse of funds by the CTO of NFT project Nuddies NFT. In a now-deleted post, its CTO Kyle explained that the project was “derugged from its previous founder” and built differently from other NFT projects. A short investigation into how @kyledegods faked a hack and stole SOL from his project @NuddiesNFT before spending it on NFTs and lying to holders about how devastated he was about the incident. On March 3, 2024 Kyle made a post in his Discord server claiming his wallets had… pic.twitter.com/4ne6dtVyA5 — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 2, 2024 According to the crypto detective, Kyle faked a hack that seemingly stole the project’s funds. On March 3, the alleged culprit posted on the Nuddies NFT Discord server, informing us of the hack. The post affirmed that Kyle’s Mac was hacked despite “not clicking in any malicious link.” The CTO concluded that a “zombie process” was on his computer for an undetermined period. This “mini-program” gave control of the computer to “the hacker.” Through the TeamViewer app the attacker gained access to the project and Kyle’s wallets. The post further explained that 90 SOL, approximately $17,000 at today’s price, were taken from the Nuddies NFT creator wallet. Moreover, the hacker allegedly took control of Kyle’s Discord and stole 150 SOL, worth around $28,300, from his wallets. At the time, he claimed to be “mentally destroyed” by the loss of the project’s treasury money. SOL is trading at $188.43 in the 3-day chart. Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com Nonetheless, the on-chain data compiled by ZachXBT tells a different story. Per the crypto detective’s post, the CTO allegedly lied to the holders and stole the 94 SOL, worth $12,000, when the incident occurred. The post reveals that the funds were transferred during that day from the Nuddies Royalty Wallet to an exchange deposit at 8:20 UTC. The on-chain investigator claims that a destination transaction was found using time analysis. The transaction to one of Kyle’s wallets accounted for 3.42 ETH, around $11,700, at 8:21 UTC. The ETH was seemingly used to buy two NFTs: DeGods 2921 and y00t 10991. The DeGod NFT was used as the CTO’s profile picture on X until yesterday. CTO Answers The Accusations, Then Vanishes The accusations didn’t go unnoticed by the suspect, who posted on his X account that he was “preparing the answer” with a wink face emoji. After changing his profile picture, Kyle answered some users’ questions about his credibility, to which he replied that his “conscience is clear.” Now-deleted post from Nuddies' CTO Kyle. Source: X In the early hours of Wednesday, Nuddies NFT account shared a now-deleted post informing that the creator wallet was “refilled with 12k USD.” In the post, Kyle reassured that his previous claims of intending to refill the wallet were authentic. The CTO also claimed he was “waiting for his $W airdrop” to fulfill his promise instead of selling his DeAsset. Additionally, he “stepped out” of the project after giving the access keys to two community members. Recovered excerpt from the deleted Nuddies NFT post. Source: X However, the story doesn’t end there. Kyle and Nuddies NFT’s account were deleted a couple of hours after the post. The Nuddies website seems not to be working, as reported by an X user. The project’s future is unsure as one of the community members to whom Kyle gave the access keys was unaware of the situation. Juiceddd, an NFT artist, is one of the two people in charge of the project. Related Reading: Arbitrum Beats Ethereum and Solana With 119% Surge In NFT Sales, NFT Resurgence On The Horizon? The artist explained that he was responsible for redrawing the entire Nuddies collection while adding “70+ new traits.” Moreover, Juiceddd stated that he “woke up this morning to being the owner of everything.” The artist is contemplating giving his perspective on the incident as he considers that it is generally the artist who “gets fucked” in these situations. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Wormhole, a cross-chain communication protocol enabling the transfer of assets between blockchains, recently launched an airdrop campaign for its newly issued governance token, W. Early users were rewarded with 617 million W tokens, and the protocol also released a roadmap outlining its plans. Wormhole Protocol Unveils Roadmap According to the protocol’s roadmap, W aims to become a native multi-chain token, leveraging the advantages of both the Solana and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Initially launched as a native SPL token on Solana, W will reportedly leverage Solana’s performance, offering increased performance, scalability, low transaction costs, and fast settlement times. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Encourages Investors To Buy The Dip As Bitcoin Price Falls To $64,000 After the Solana debut, W will be extended to all Wormhole-connected EVM chains using Wormhole Native Token Transfers (NTT). This framework allows W to continuously roll out across Solana, the Ethereum mainnet, and Layer 2 (L2s) without liquidity fragmentation. The open-source NTT framework allows projects to control token behavior on each chain, including token standards, metadata, ownership/upgradability, and custom features. Cross-Chain Governance System Wormhole also introduces a governance system where token holders on any supported chain can create, vote on, and implement governance proposals. This approach allows maximum participation in the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) by providing a frictionless user experience for token holders distributed across multiple chains. As announced, W holders can lock and delegate their tokens on Solana and EVM chains, allowing them to participate in governance decisions. The Wormhole DAO, composed of W token holders, will oversee the Solana, Ethereum mainnet, and EVM L2s governance system. Wormhole, developed by Jump Crypto, a division of Jump Trading Group, has been under development for several years. Despite encountering challenges, including a significant hack in February 2022 resulting in a loss of approximately $320 million, the protocol has continued to evolve. Furthermore, the recent listing of the W token on major exchanges such as Crypto.com and the future support planned by Coinbase on April 4 further validate its progress. W’s Debut On OpenBook The W token debuted on the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) OpenBook at $1.66, with a market capitalization of $2.98 billion and a fully diluted value of $16.5 billion. However, the token’s market capitalization and fully diluted value have since fallen to $2.2 billion and $12.5 billion, respectively, according to updated data from CoinGecko. Trading volume for W has remarkably increased, reaching $555,937,593 in the last 24 hours, representing a staggering 25,732,359.60% surge. Related Reading: Fear Grips XRP Market As Liquidations Top $6 Million – Details Following the airdrop, some users openly shared their sell-offs of the W token on social media platforms, resulting in a 23% price drop. At the time of writing, the token is trading at $1.32. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,320 support zone. ETH is now consolidating and might start a fresh increase if it clears $3,320. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $3,320 support zone. The price is trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $3,320 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone below on the hourly timeframe below the $3,500 level. ETH extended its decline below the $3,320 support level, like Bitcoin. It even spiked below $3,220. A low was formed at $3,215 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $3,250 level. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,655 swing high to the $3,215 low. Ethereum is now trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $3,320 level. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first major resistance is near the $3,350 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,440 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,655 swing high to the $3,215 low, above which the price might test the $3,500 level. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance is seen near the $3,550 level, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,680 hurdle. If there is a move above the $3,680 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $3,780 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $3,850. Another Rejection In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,320 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,250 level. The first major support is near the $3,220 zone. The next key support could be the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might send the price toward $3,040. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,220 Major Resistance Level – $3,320
Restaking has grown into the second-largest DeFi sector on the Ethereum blockchain and is likely to become a core part of the network’s infrastructure, the report said.
Ethereum investors are navigating the second quarter of 2024, cautiously embracing optimism, leveraging insights from historical trends and market data to anticipate potential gains. Related Reading: XRP And XLM Blast: Analyst’s 20X Rally Projection To ‘Melt Faces’ Santiment’s recent analysis reveals that the number of Ethereum addresses holding coins has reached highs of more than 118,000, with midterm MVRV suggesting a mild bullish signal. These indicators, combined with past data indicating Ethereum’s tendency for robust performance during Q2, fuel hopes for another season of positive returns. Ethereum: Historically Strong Q2 Performance Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently shared a screenshot of Ethereum’s quarterly returns on social media platform X, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s significant spikes during previous second quarters, notably in 2017 and 2019. These spikes, with increases of 450% and over 100% respectively, have intrigued investors and led them to closely monitor Ethereum’s performance in the current quarter. Q2 has historically been very bullish for $ETH! However, we must consider the high probability that the @SECGov will delay the approval of a spot #Ethereum ETF, which may cause turbulence in the market. pic.twitter.com/TlZ3KZhr4e — Ali (@ali_charts) April 1, 2024 Several key financial players, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale, have expressed interest in launching a spot Ethereum ETF. However, the regulatory hurdles present significant challenges, raising questions about Ethereum’s integration into traditional financial markets. Market indicators reflect Ethereum’s current state, with nearly 5% decline in the last 24 hours, trading at $3,380. Despite this dip, Ethereum briefly surpassed $3,500 over the weekend, showcasing resilience amidst market fluctuations. Ethereum price action in the last three months. Source: Coingecko While market indicators point towards a potentially bullish period for Ethereum, uncertainty looms over the regulatory landscape, casting a shadow of caution over investors’ optimism. The impending decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the approval or rejection of the spot Ethereum ETF by May 23 is eagerly anticipated. Analysts cautiously estimate a modest 25% likelihood of approval, acknowledging the regulatory complexities surrounding cryptocurrency investment vehicles. Ether market cap currently at $406 billion. Chart: TradingView.com ETF Approval: Boon For Ether? Approval of the ETF could herald a new era for Ethereum, opening the floodgates for increased institutional investment and potentially igniting heightened market demand. Institutional investors, previously hindered by regulatory uncertainties and limited investment avenues, would gain access to a regulated and transparent platform, thus bolstering Ethereum’s legitimacy within traditional finance. Such a development could fuel a surge in Ethereum’s market value, attracting both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Related Reading: Get Ready For A Bitcoin Cash Revolution: Analyst Forecasts Historic Breakout Conversely, a rejection or further delay in approval may deliver a blow to Ethereum’s short-term prospects, potentially triggering short-term volatility and denting investor sentiment. The market, accustomed to swift movements and rapid changes, may experience a period of turbulence as investors reassess their strategies in light of regulatory setbacks. Ethereum’s second quarter outlook is marked by a delicate balance between historical performance patterns, regulatory uncertainties, and market dynamics. While past trends hint at potential gains, the pending decision on the spot Ethereum ETF introduces a level of unpredictability to the market. Featured image from Gary Bendig/Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Ethereum price faced rejection and dropped from the $3,650 zone. ETH retested the $3,320 support and might start another increase. Ethereum started another decline and traded below the $3,500 support zone. The price is trading below $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $3,450 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price struggled to continue higher above the $3,650 resistance. ETH faced rejection and started a fresh decline below the $3,550 level, like Bitcoin. There was a sharp move below the $3,500 and $3,450 levels. Finally, it retested the $3,320 support zone. A low was formed at $3,324 and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $3,360 level. Ethereum is now trading below $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,400 level. It is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,654 swing high to the $3,324 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,420 level and the trend line. The next key resistance sits at $3,450, above which the price might test the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,654 swing high to the $3,324 low. The next key resistance is seen near the $3,520 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average, above which Ether could gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $3,650 barrier. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com If there is a move above the $3,650 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $3,720 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $3,880. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,420 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,320 level. The first major support is near the $3,250 zone. The next key support could be the $3,220 zone. A clear move below the $3,220 support might send the price toward $3,120. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,040 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,320 Major Resistance Level – $3,420
Analysts’ optimism on the likelihood of Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) approval in May is constantly waning, as the once optimistic senior Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas has lowered his prediction for the products being approved to a mere 25%. Ethereum Spot ETFs Odds Continues To Drop Eric Balchunas, who noted that his chances of […]
In a joint effort, Republican lawmakers led by House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry and House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson have called upon Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to provide further clarification on the agency’s stance regarding the custody of Ethereum (ETH) by Prometheum. The lawmakers, including Representatives French Hill, […]
In the late hours of Tuesday, the crypto community saw another exploit. Munchables, the Ethereum Layer-2 NFT gaming platform, reported being compromised on an X post. The crypto heist, which momentarily stole over $62 million, took a shocking turn of events after the attacker’s identity opened a Pandora’s box. Related Reading: Crypto Hacks Total Value […]
A recent development highlights the ongoing interagency drama between the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): the classification of major cryptocurrencies has become a focal point of contention. Once again, the CFTC has affirmed its position that Ethereum (ETH) and several other cryptocurrencies should be classified as commodities, […]
Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase above the $3,500 zone. ETH must clear the $3,680 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is gaining pace above the $3,500 support zone. The price is trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,680 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,550 resistance zone. ETH bulls were able to push the price in a positive zone above the $3,600 level, like Bitcoin. ETH climbed above the $3,650 resistance zone. A high was formed at $3,680 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is holding gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $3,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,680 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,720 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,750, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,880 level. If there is a move above the $3,880 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Are Dips Limited In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,680 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,600 level. The first major support is near the $3,580 zone and the trend line. The next key support could be the $3,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,301 swing low to the $3,680 high. A clear move below the $3,500 support might send the price toward $3,380. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,120 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,600 Major Resistance Level – $3,680
Elon Musk, the tech magnate behind SpaceX and Tesla, has raised questions about Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s apparent retreat from X, the platform Musk acquired in 2022 for $44 billion. The conversation was sparked by a post from “Autism Capital,” a crypto influencer with significant clout in the crypto dialogue, who lamented Buterin’s reduced engagement […]
Ethereum price is attempting a fresh increase wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH must clear the $3,580 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum is holding gains above the $3,250 support zone. The price is trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Fresh Increase Ethereum price remained stable above the $3,250 support zone. ETH formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $3,350 resistance level, like Bitcoin. ETH climbed above the $3,400 resistance zone. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,587 swing high to the $3,250 low. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,500 level. It is near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,587 swing high to the $3,250 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,580, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,720 level. If there is a move above the $3,720 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $3,880 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,000. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,400 level. The first major support is near the $3,250 zone. The next key support could be the $3,060 zone. A clear move below the $3,060 support might send the price toward $3,000. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,880 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,580
The price of Ethereum has not exactly lived up to its promise as the month has gone on, despite a stellar start to the month. While this bearish pressure has been widespread in the general cryptocurrency market, regulation uncertainty has been an additional concern for ETH, igniting a negative sentiment around the “king of altcoins.” Interestingly, the latest on-chain revelation shows a substantial amount of Ethereum has made its way to exchanges so far in March, suggesting that investors might be losing confidence in the long-term promise of the cryptocurrency. Are Investors Losing Confidence In Ethereum? According to data from CryptoQuant, more than $913 million has been recorded in net ETH transfers to centralized exchanges so far in March. This on-chain information was revealed via a quicktake post on the data analytics platform. This net fund movement represents the largest volume of Ethereum transferred to centralized exchanges in a single month since June 2022. Even though March is still a week from being over, this exchange inflow appears to be a complete deviation from the pattern observed over the past few months. Chart showing total monthly netflow of ETH on centralized exchanges | Sources: CryptoQuant Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Go On Massive Buying Spree, Here’s How Much They’ve Bought As shown in the chart above, October 2023 was the last time cryptocurrency exchanges witnessed a positive net flow. It is worth noting that there was significant movement of Ethereum tokens out of the centralized platforms in subsequent months up until this month. Meanwhile, a separate data point that supports the massive exodus of ETH to centralized exchanges has come to light. Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed on X nearly 420,000 Ethereum tokens (equivalent to $1.47 billion) have been transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges in the past three weeks. The flow of large amounts of cryptocurrency to centralized exchanges is often considered a bearish sign, as it can be an indication that investors may be willing to sell their assets. Ultimately, this can put downward pressure on the cryptocurrency’s price. Substantial fund movements to trading platforms could also represent a shift in investor sentiment. It could be a sign that investors are losing faith in a particular asset (ETH, in this case). Moreover, the recent regulatory headwind surrounding Ethereum specifically accentuates this hypothesis. According to the latest report, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a probe to classify the ETH token as a security. ETH Price As of this writing, the Ethereum token is valued at $3,343, reflecting a 4% price decline over the past /4 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, ETH is down by 11% in the past week. Related Reading: Bernstein Analysts Says Bitcoin Will Reach A New ATH By Year End, Here’s The Target Ethereum loses the $3,400 level again on the daily timeframe | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (ETH) has transformed into an intriguing case within the entire cryptocurrency landscape, with several experts predicting possible outcomes regarding the dispute. Ripple CEO Warns US SEC’s Inevitable Defeat Against Ethereum As the battle wages on, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
Ethereum price is attempting a recovery wave above the $3,500 zone. ETH must clear the $3,580 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave above the $3,350 zone. The price is trading above $3,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a short-term bullish flag pattern with resistance at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,580 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price started a decent upward move above the $3,250 and $3,350 resistance levels, like Bitcoin. ETH even surpassed the $3,500 resistance to move into a positive zone. A high was formed at $3,587 and there was a minor pullback. The price declined below the $3,500 level and spiked below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $3,059 swing low to the $3,587 high. However, the bulls are active near $3,400. Recently, there was a break above a short-term bullish flag pattern with resistance at $3,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,550 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,580 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,670, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,800 level. If there is a move above the $3,800 resistance, Ethereum could even climb toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,580 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,410 level. The first major support is near the $3,320 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $3,059 swing low to the $3,587 high. The next key support could be the $3,200 zone. A clear move below the $3,200 support might send the price toward $3,060. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,580
On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced the launch of its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant stride in bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL, aims to provide qualified investors with US dollar yields through blockchain […]
Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $3,050 zone. ETH is up over 10% and is now struggling to clear the $3,550 resistance zone. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave from the $3,050 zone. The price is trading above $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it settles above the $3,550 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Starts Recovery Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,350 and $3,200 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH even declined below the $3,150 support level before the bulls appeared. It tested the $3,050 zone. A low was formed at $3,059 and the price is moving higher. There was a strong recovery wave above the $3,350 resistance. The price cleared the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,059 low. There was also a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $3,400 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,520 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,059 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,550 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,675, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,820 level. If there is a move above the $3,820 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $4,000 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,080. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,550 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,380 level. The first major support is near the $3,320 zone. The next key support could be the $3,220 zone. A clear move below the $3,220 support might send the price toward $3,150. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,050 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,380 Major Resistance Level – $3,550
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has come under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority,”. As per a commit message on GitHub, the EF received a “voluntary inquiry” from the authority, accompanied by a confidentiality requirement. The details and scope of the investigation remain undisclosed, leading to speculation and uncertainty within the Ethereum community. However, this is […]