The Ethereum price performance in the month of May has been nothing short of outstanding, surging by more than 35% in the past two weeks. After making a strong run toward the $2,700 mark on Tuesday, May 13, the altcoin’s price has struggled to build on its momentum over the past few days. The price of ETH did manage to stay above the $2,500 mark over the past week, bouncing back from the psychological level on Thursday, May 15. However, the recent struggles seem to have compounded over the weekend, with the Ethereum price losing the $2,500 level to end the week. The Next Support Cushion For ETH Price Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez took to the social media platform X to share an interesting on-chain outlook on the price of Ethereum and its latest lack of bullish momentum. Following the dip of ETH beneath the $2,500 mark, the online pundit has identified the altcoin’s next significant support level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Options Market Signals Further Upside Potential For BTC Price: New ATH Soon? This evaluation revolves around the average cost basis of several Ethereum investors. Cost-basis analysis basically measures the ability of a price level to act as support or resistance — based on the total amount of coins last purchased by investors at this level. As shown in the chart above, the size of the circles directly corresponds with the quantity of ETH tokens bought within each price zone and the region’s significance as support or resistance. In essence, the bigger the dot, the higher the number of tokens, and the stronger the support or resistance; the green dots are support (as they are usually below the current price), while the red dots represent resistance (as they are above the asset price). Data provided by Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) shows that the Ethereum price has key support around the $2,354 – $2,430 zone, where 2.64 million addresses purchased 63.9 million tokens (worth $153.04 billion at an average price of $2,395). As Martinez highlighted, this price bracket would serve as an on-chain cushion for the ETH price, as investors with their cost bases around the level would likely defend their positions by buying more tokens if the price falls toward $2,400. The fresh buying pressure around this price region would help counter the downward pressure, thereby keeping the Ethereum price afloat. The highlighted chart shows that it is all clear blue skies for the price of Ethereum, with no significant resistance lying ahead. However, the altcoin will need to hold above the $2,400 level, or it risks falling to as low as $2,200. Ethereum Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of ETH stands at around $2,480, reflecting a 0.7% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the altcoin is down by nearly 4% on the weekly timeframe. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces Resistance Against Bitcoin – ETH/BTC Bullish Structure In Question Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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Market prices of Ethereum (ETH) gained by over 4% in the past day, as the prominent altcoin broke out of a tight consolidation zone between $1,548 and $1,599. Despite some retracement in the last few hours, the growing bullish momentum in the ETH market shows signals of a sustainable price rally. Notably, renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted the potential next price target for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Rebound: Breakout To $1,800 With These Two Supply Zones ETH Bulls Set Sights On $1,810 Resistance In an X post on April 12, Martinez shares an Ethereum price prediction using on-chain data from analytics company IntoTheBlock. Martinez’s post shows that Ethereum has now reclaimed a critical support level at a demand zone between $1,547 and $1,595. This zone represents a significant accumulation area, with approximately 5.48 million ETH held by 2.83 million addresses at an average purchase price of $1,574. The resurgence in buying activity around this price region indicates a considerable trading volume which is critical to sustaining the current bullish momentum. At press time, Ethereum trades at $1,642 showing signs of resilience following its recent breakout. If the price rally persists, Martinez explains the altcoin is headed for a strong resistance zone between $1,791.11 and $1,838.86. This area contains 1.61 million ETH held by 3.2 million addresses at an average price of $1,810. Notably, this zone is visualized in red indicating that many of these investors are “out of the money” and are likely to sell once prices recover— offering a potentially significant resistance to Ethereum’s ongoing rebound. If ETH bulls can surge past this resistance level, it could confirm a trend reversal for the altcoin following a consistent decline since the altcoin hit the $4,000 price zone in December 2024. Related Reading: NEAR Poised For Surge To $2.40 As Bullish Pattern Forms Ethereum Market Overview Generally, IntoTheBlock’s data shows 56.7% of ETH addresses are currently “in the money,” representing 8.3 million ETH worth about $13.24 billion. In contrast, 41.99% (6.14 million ETH) of holders are “out of the money,” suggesting the market sentiment still largely remains cautious. Meanwhile, only 191,830 ETH (1.31% of total volume) is considered “at the money,” signaling minimal congestion around the current price level, which may favor a swift move in either direction. At the time of writing, Ethereum continues to trade at $1,642 as earlier stated, with a price decline of 8.50% in the last week. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 13.08% indicating a waning market interest which could be potentially harmful to the ongoing price rally. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
Crypto analyst Doctor Profit, who called the Ethereum price dump, is now providing a bullish outlook for ETH. Based on his analysis, now might be a great time to buy Ethereum, which has so far underperformed other top cryptocurrencies. Analyst Says ETH Is Now Undervalued Following Ethereum Price Dump In an X post, Doctor Profit stated that ETH is undervalued now following the Ethereum price dump. He noted that the leading altcoin is sitting at a historical support at $1,800, the same support he had predicted that ETH would dump to. With this massive correction and fear in the market driving Ethereum to this support level, the analyst claimed that the altcoin is undervalued now. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Forms Megaphone Bottom Not Seen Since 2020, Here’s What Happened Last Time His analysis suggests that now might be a great time to accumulate ETH as the Ethereum price could rebound from this historical support. Indeed, some investors are already using this massive correction as an opportunity to stack up more coins. IntoTheBlock data shows that Ethereum’s ‘Concentration’ metric is currently bullish, indicating that ETH whales are adding to their positions. Besides Doctor Profit, crypto analyst Astronomer also believes that ETH is currently undervalued and predicts that the Ethereum price could revisit $4,000. He highlighted several technical signals that indicate that the leading altcoin could reach these highs. The analyst also alluded to the $1,800 support, noting that this range has historically been a launch pad for price recoveries. However, crypto analyst Kledji has predicted that the Ethereum price could still drop to as low as $1,400 before rebounding. He stated that ETH will likely consolidate around this range for a while before it rallies to this $1,400 target later this month. His analysis suggested that the altcoin’s downtrend depended on Bitcoin’s performance. Therefore, if BTC recovers from this range, ETH will unlikely drop to that $1,400 level. ETH’s Dominance Is On The Decline, But History Could Repeat Itself In an X post, crypto analyst Rekt Capital revealed that ETH’s dominance has dropped from 20% to 8% since June 2023 as a result of the Ethereum price dump. He then noted that Ethereum’s dominance has historically reversed this 8% zone to become more market-dominant. The analyst then raised the possibility of history repeating itself, with ETH recovering well and enjoying a higher market dominance. Crypto analyst Crypto Patel is also confident that the Ethereum price will rebound soon. His accompanying chart showed that ETH could bounce from this $1,800 support and enter phase 3 of the Wyckoff chart, sending its price to as high as $6,800, a new all-time high (ATH). Related Reading: Ethereum Price: Analyst Predicts ‘Most Hated Rally In Crypto’ At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $1,800, up over 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin (BTC) market continues to remain in consolidation following another trading week with no convincing price breakout. As multiple analysts continue to speculate on the asset’s next movement, prominent market expert Ali Martinez has identified two resistance zones that could be pivotal to reigniting a crypto bull run. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Safe, Saylor Says, While Trump Waves The Tariff Sword Bitcoin Must Break Past $85,470 And $92,950 – Here’s Why Over the past month, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain a sustained uptrend, with investor uncertainty dominating the market. During this period, the leading cryptocurrency has faced multiple rejections, most notably at the $85,000 and $88,000 resistance levels. However, in an X post on Friday, Martinez identified the two resistance zones critical to a Bitcoin bull rally using on-chain data from IntoTheBlock. According to the crypto analyst, the first resistance lies at $85,470 which marks the upper boundary of a price barrier that begins at $83,023. Notably, 1.13 million wallet addresses have traded 607,200 BTC within this price range suggesting a strong historical activity that backs potential heavy selling pressure at these levels. If Bitcoin bulls can push past this initial threshold, the next resistance zone lies at $92,950 – the lower boundary of another price ceiling that extends to $95,514. Compared to the initial resistance, this zone has seen lower investor participation, with 795,830 active wallet addresses. However, its potential market impact is more significant, as approximately 627,410 BTC have been traded within this range. If Bitcoin can successfully clear both resistance zones, Ali Martinez postulates the premier cryptocurrency could enter a prolonged uptrend and resume its bull rally. However, Bitcoin bulls must avoid any price fall below a crucial support zone at the $80,450 price level. According to the on-chain data presented, the $80,450 level represents the lower boundary of a key support zone, which extends up to $82,907. Within this range, approximately 516,770 BTC have been transacted, involving around 738,580 active wallet addresses. This data indicates substantial buying activity that could serve as a buffer in the advent of a price fall. Related Reading: Is Korea Propping Up The XRP Price? Pundit Explains What’s Happening Bitcoin Fees Fall By 57% In other developments, IntoThe Block also reports that Bitcoin network fees dropped by 57.3% in the past week indicating a decline in user engagement and general investor activity. Albeit, the premier cryptocurrency has shown only a minor 0.11% decline in price during this period. Following the recent announcement of new US tariffs on imports, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have responded more positively compared to previous tariff-related news. Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise Invest, notes that Bitcoin has risen by 2.2% since the announcement on April 2. In contrast, traditional stock markets have seen notable losses, with the “Magnificent Seven” falling by an average of 12.18%. Featured image from Forbes, chart from Tradingview
Crypto analyst Tony Severino has warned that the Bitcoin price risks a further crash. This came as he revealed a critical technical indicator, which has turned bearish for the flagship crypto, although he noted that BTC bulls can still invalidate this current bearish setup. Bitcoin Price At Risk Of Further Crash As S&P Monthly LMACD Turns Bearish In an X post, Severino indicated that the Bitcoin price could crash further as the S&P 500 monthly LMACD has begun to cross bearish and the histogram has turned red. This development is significant as IntoTheBlock data shows that BTC and the stock market still have a strong positive price correlation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Action Says Bottom Is In, Analyst Reveals What’s Coming The crypto analyst stated that BTC bulls can turn this bearish setup for the Bitcoin price in the next 20 days, as diverging would lead to a bullish setup instead. However, the Bulls’ failure to turn this around for Bitcoin could lead to a massive decline for the flagship crypto, worse than it has already witnessed. Severino stated that a confirmation of this bearish setup at the end of the month could kick off a bear market or Black Swan type event similar to what happened when the last two crossovers occurred. It is worth mentioning that BTC has already crashed to as low as $76,000 recently, sparking concerns that the bear market might already be here. However, crypto experts such as BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes have suggested that the bull market is still well in play for the Bitcoin price. Hayes noted that BTC has corrected around 30% from its current all-time high (ATH), which he remarked is normal in a bull run. The BitMEX founder predicts that the flagship crypto will rebound once the US Federal Reserve begins to ease its monetary policies. BTC Still Looking Good Despite Recent Crash Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has suggested that the Bitcoin price still looks good despite the recent crash. In his latest market update, he stated that BTC remains the best-looking chart and that everything is going according to plan for the flagship crypto. The analyst predicts that Bitcoin could still come down and test the range between $70,000 and $75,000, which he claims would still be completely fine. Related Reading: Bitcoin 77% Correction To $25,000, Will History Repeat Itself Kevin Capital remarked that the Bitcoin price could remain afloat if it holds a key market structure and the 3-day MACD resets. He added that some decent macro data could help the flagship crypto stay above key support levels. The US CPI data will be released today, which could provide some relief for the market if it shows that inflation is slowing. The analyst is confident that one good inflation report and the FOMC can help turn the tides. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $81,860, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The number of Shiba Inu millionaires continues to decline as the recent market crash puts a damper on holder’s profits. Notably, on-chain data reveals that the total number of Shiba Inu millionaires has fallen below 1,000. However, they still control a significant portion of the meme coin’s supply. SHIBMillionaires Drop Below 1,000 Following a broader market crash that significantly impacted meme coins like SHIB and DOGE, new reports reveal that the number of Shiba Inu millionaires, with wallets between $100,000 and $10 million, has declined severely. IntoTheBlock, a blockchain analytics company, has reported that the number of addresses holding $10,000 to $10 million worth of SHIB tokens has dropped to 2,470. These deep-pocketed token holders collectively control over $3.5 billion worth of SHIB. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Spike 265% In Last 24 Hours, Can SHIB Drive Toward $0.00004? Breaking this down, ITB’s data shows that wallets holding over $100,000 to $1 million have plummeted to 1,059 addresses. For wallets with $1 million to $10 million worth of SHIB, ITB highlights that only 880.25 addresses remain. This would mean that all addresses with over $1 million in SHIB have a total balance of $2.8 billion. Earlier this week, 75 addresses held exactly or above $10 million worth of SHIB tokens, with a combined network surpassing $13 billion. However, at the time of writing, it has declined to 74, with a network of $11.69 billion. While the number of addresses for this staggering amount of SHIB tokens may appear small, these investors, often called whales, tend to impact the market when they make significant moves. Moreover, this select number of addresses controls a large amount of Shiba Inu’s supply. While it doesn’t even come close to half of the meme coin’s total supply, it is still a considerable stash that could impact its market dynamics. The recent decline in Shiba Inu millionaires is reflected in past data from ITB. Just two weeks ago, 93 addresses, 19 more than the current count, held SHIB tokens valued at over $10 million. Furthermore, 905 wallets held between $1 million and $10 million worth of SHIB, compared to the current 880.25 addresses holding the same amount. This notable decrease in the number of Shiba Inu millionaires in both high-value and mid-value SHIB holdings suggests a shift in the market, with holders possibly selling their holdings and exiting positions. The decline is also attributed to the recent Shiba Inu price crash and ongoing volatility. Shiba Inu Price Attempts A Recovery At press time, the price of Shiba Inu is trading at $0.0000165. Despite experiencing major market declines that pushed its price down by more than 20%, Shiba Inu remains resilient, attempting to break through the bearish trend to initiate a recovery. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Large Transaction Volume Up 40%, Burn Rate Crashes 71.5%, What’s Going On? Over the past week, Shiba Inu has increased by over 9.8%, reflecting gains of almost half its 22% loss in the last month. Based on CoinMarketCap’s data, the meme coin is still in the green, recording a 1% increase. However, SHIB’s trading volume remains relatively low, marking a 41% decline. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The Chainlink price was one of the several victims of the bearish pressure that swept the entire crypto market at the start of last week. The altcoin’s value fell to $17 — for the first time since late November 2024 — in almost a single move on Monday morning. Chainlink Price Overview The price of Bitcoin dropped to $92,000 after news of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs sparked fears of retaliatory actions and a potential trade war. Interestingly, Bitcoin’s price plunge was relatively less significant than that of the altcoin market, with large-cap assets like Ethereum falling by nearly 30% in one swoop. Specifically, the Chainlink price kicked off the week with a 32% slump, succumbing to the bearish pressure triggered by the US trade tariffs. As of this writing, the LINK token has recovered above the $18 mark despite a 1.4% price decline in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Ethereum Outflows On Derivative Exchanges Hit Record Lows: What It Means for ETH Although the LINK price looks set for a bullish recovery, there seems to be a lull in its movement over the past few days. This sluggishness may be somehow connected to a crucial resistance level, which could prove pivotal to the start of a fresh bull run. Here’s Why $23.76 Is Crucial Prominent crypto trader Ali Martinez took to the X platform to share a significant level that could be crucial to the long-term health of the Chainlink price. This analysis is based on the average cost basis of several LINK investors. In cost-basis analysis, the ability of a level to act as support or resistance depends on the total amount of coins last acquired by investors in the region. In the chart below, the size of the dot represents and directly corresponds to the number of LINK tokens purchased within a price bracket. Recent data from IntoTheBlock shows that around 96,760 investors bought approximately 110.43 million Chainlink tokens within the $20.96 – $26.25 price range — at an average price of $23.78. The high purchasing activity has led to the formation of a supply barrier within this price region. The $23.78 region acts as a resistance zone because of the elevated number of investors with their cost basis in and around it. This level has the potential to witness significant selling pressure from investors wanting to sell their tokens after returning to a breakeven point, thereby hindering further price increases. This implies the potential supply of LINK tokens could overwhelm the buying demand within the $20.96 – $26.25 bracket. According to Martinez, a successful breach above the $23.78 level could set the stage for a new bull rally for the Chainlink price. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Attempts a Comeback: Can the Recovery Hold? Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The AVAX price has been mostly quiet since the start of 2025, mirroring the climate of the altcoin market so far in the new year. After reaching a local high of $55 in early December 2024, the Avalanche token has been in a steady decline, reaching as low as $32.2 on Wednesday, January 29. Investors, Watch Out For These Price Levels In a new post on the X platform, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed the key on-chain levels that could prove pivotal to the future trajectory of AVAX price. This on-chain observation focuses on the average cost basis of several Avalanche investors. In cost-basis analysis, a zone’s capacity to serve as support or resistance depends on the total amount of tokens last purchased by investors at the level. As shown in the chart below, the size of the dot represents and is directly proportional to the number of AVAX tokens acquired within each corresponding price range. Related Reading: Chainlink Could Target $30 Once It Breaks Bullish Pattern – Top Analyst According to data from IntoTheBlock, around 302,100 addresses purchased approximately 14.26 million AVAX tokens within the price range of $34.01 and $35.15. As highlighted by Martinez, this has led to the formation of a crucial support cushion within this price region. The $34.5 region is able to act as a crucial support level due to the number of investors with their cost basis in and around it. The rationale is that when the AVAX price returns to $34.5, investors with their cost basis around this zone are likely to double down and defend their position by acquiring more tokens, allowing prices to quickly recover. Furthermore, IntoTheBlock data shows that the $39.49 – $40.54 price bracket is currently thick with investors. According to data from IntoTheBlock, more than 233,000 addresses bought over 12.33 million AVAX between the price range. Martinez noted that this $39.49 – $40.54 price region is a major resistance zone because investors are always likely to make a move when an asset returns to their cost basis. In this scenario, investors who were in the red before may want to quickly sell their holdings as soon as they enter profit, which could place downward pressure on the AVAX price. The price action of the AVAX around two regions could make or mar its performance over the next few weeks. Hence, investors might want to pay extra attention to the altcoin whenever it approaches these support and resistance zones. AVAX Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of AVAX stands at around $34.8, reflecting a mere 1% increase in the past 24 hours. The premier cryptocurrency’s performance is even more sluggish on larger timeframes. According to data from CoinGecko, the Avalanche is down by nearly 3% in the past seven days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Enters Ascending Phase After Cup And Handle Formation At $105,000, Here’s The Next Target Featured image from IQ.wiki, chart from TradingView
Recent developments suggest that crypto investors looking to catch the next quick 5x should be keeping an eye on the Dogecoin price. This is based on both technical and fundamental analysis, which proves that DOGE could record a 500% price surge from its current level. Analyst Predicts 500% Surge For The Dogecoin Price In an X post, crypto analyst Javon Marks predicted a 500% surge for the Dogecoin price, representing a 5x increase from its current level. The analyst explained that Dogecoin is back showing strength, and by its historical performance, DOGE can be set for an over 432% gain at the least from its current level. Related Reading: Dogecoin ETF Filing Takes Market By Storm, Can Positive Sentiment Trigger 200% Rise To $1 ATH? Javon Marks further remarked that the Dogecoin price could rally above the 1.618 Fib extension, which is currently at $2.2. In line with this, the analyst added that market participants could still be early, considering that DOGE could witness a 5x price increase from its current level. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade also recently predicted that the Dogecoin price could rally above $2. In an X post, the analyst stated that the meme coin had formed a bull flag on the 2-day chart. According to the analyst, this DOGE bull flag pattern puts a target of over $2 for the foremost meme coin. The crypto analyst had previously predicted that the DOGE price could even rally as high as $8 if it mirrors the 2017 bull run. He added that DOGE could also reach $30 if it mirrors the 2021 bull run. These projections further prove that the foremost meme coin could at least record a 500% price surge from its current level. Crypto analyst Master Kenobi has also previously predicted that Dogecoin could rally to $2 in this cycle and top around $3. Bullish Fundamentals Also Support A 5x Increase For DOGE The Dogecoin price also boasts bullish fundamentals, which support a 5x increase from its current level. One of the fundamentals includes the potential launch of a Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US. Asset manager Bitwise recently filed for a Dogecoin ETF in Delaware, indicating that an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be next. Related Reading: Dogecoin ‘Power Of 3’ Pattern Enters Distribution Phase: Massive Bull Run Incoming? Asset manager REX Shares, in collaboration with Osprey, already filed with the SEC to offer a Dogecoin ETF. This is bullish for the Dogecoin price, considering the amount of institutional funds that could flow into the DOGE ecosystem if the SEC approves these funds. There is also a huge likelihood that the SEC will approve these funds, considering the pro-crypto climate under Donald Trump’s administration. It is also worth mentioning that there has been a huge accumulation trend among DOGE whales, which is also bullish for the Dogecoin price. IntoTheBlock data shows there has been a 41% spike in the meme coin’s large transactions, with $23.35 billion traded in the last 24 hours. Another bullish fundamental is Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which puts the foremost meme coin in the limelight. At the time of writing, the DOGE price is trading at around $0.35, down almost 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
The price of Ethereum recorded an overall decline of 2.08% in the past week in line with the general performance of most altcoins. While the prominent cryptocurrency struggles to make any significant breakout past $4,000, certain developments on its underlying network have drawn investors’ attention. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Aims Higher: A Smooth Path To $4,000 and Beyond? Ethereum Weekly Fees Rise By 18% Amid DeFi Ecosystem Boom In a recent report on December 13, crypto analytics company IntoTheBlock stated that weekly Ethereum network fees rose by 17.9% in the past week reaching an estimated $67 million – the highest-ever value since April. According to analysts at IntoTheBlock, these high network fees can be attributed to ETH’s price balancing as Bitcoin retraced to $100,000. In addition, there has been a significant increase in DeFi activity on the Ethereum blockchain. Providing more insight into Ethereum’s vibrant DeFi ecosystem, the Satoshi Club highlights that DeFi lending has been on the rise, with traders leveraging their Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) to borrow stablecoins. These wrapped assets allow users to maximize their collateral utility by tapping into the liquidity and stability of DeFi protocols while maintaining exposure to major cryptocurrencies i.e. Bitcoin and Ethereum. Notably, the demand surge for lending drove interest rates to exceptional levels, now exceeding 10% on average and reaching as high as 40% on certain platforms. Interestingly, these figures mirror the peak dynamics seen in the 2022 bull market. Aave, one of Ethereum’s major DeFi protocols with a TVL of $22.46 billion has been a focal point on this increased DeFi activity, recording an impressive $500 million in net inflows over the last week. While heightened network activity driven by increased DeFi activity can indicate growing interest in the Ethereum network, investors should note that elevated Ethereum fees will pose challenges for smaller users being rewarding only for those who can capitalize on high interest rates. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Preps for Breakout: Will Bulls Drive a Massive Upswing? ETH Price Overview At the time of writing, Ethereum trades at $3,914.08 reflecting a minor loss of 0.22% in the past day. On the other hand, the altcoin is up by 21.39% on its monthly chart representing its stellar performance in the past few weeks As earlier stated, Ethereum’s most immediate resistance is the $4,000 price zone which has offered much opposition to price growth since the start of December. By breaking past this price barrier, Ethereum is likely to surge to $4,900 which represents its current all-time high and next significant price resistance. With a market cap of $471.16 billion, Ethereum remains the second-largest cryptocurrency representing 12.9% of the total digital assets market. Featured image from Empiricus, chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin has achieved a major milestone, trading at six-figure levels for the first time since its inception. On Thursday, the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of $103,679, marking a year-to-date surge of over 140% and pushing its market capitalization above $2 trillion. This achievement has reignited enthusiasm within the investor community, solidifying Bitcoin’s position as a key player in the global financial market. Despite this impressive feat, Bitcoin has experienced a slight retracement. At the time of writing, it trades at $101,573, still up by 6% in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Retail Demand Surges for Bitcoin: The Journey Towards $100K and Beyond Begins? What Comes Next? Market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock weighed in on this development, offering insights into Bitcoin’s potential trajectory. The platform’s analysts highlighted that Bitcoin’s capped supply and growing interest from institutional investors and even countries create significant upward potential. Bitcoin breaks $100.000! A major milestone, but what’s next? With a limited supply and substantial interest from large investors (and even countries), the potential seems limitless. However, we recommend taking a look at prior cycles to evaluate potential. This chart shows… pic.twitter.com/5b60oTRJy3 — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) December 5, 2024 However, past cycles suggest diminishing returns, with historical post-halving cycles showing returns of 7,900% in 2013, 2,560% in 2017, and 594% in 2021. Based on these trends, IntoTheBlock expect a more conservative growth range of 100%-200% from the halving price, suggesting a peak between $130,000 and $190,000. IntoTheBlock analysts particularly wrote: So while some are calling for a million dollars per Bitcoin, a more reasonable expectation would be a 100%-200% return from the halving price, placing the top between 130k and 190k. However the analysts also pointed out: “That is, unless Bitcoin becomes a global reserve asset of course.” Analyzing Market Trends and Investor Behaviour Meanwhile, a CryptoQuant analyst has provided additional insights into Bitcoin’s recent performance and market behaviour. According to the analyst, Bitcoin purchases continue to rise, with the Coinbase Premium Index reflecting strong buying activity in the United States. The index, which tracks the difference in price between Coinbase Pro and Binance, shows sustained positive data, indicating active participation by US investors. The analyst emphasized the importance of monitoring this index alongside broader trend analysis. For example, during periods classified as “fear phases,” where buyers retreat and bearish momentum fails to materialize, the market often creates opportunities for strategic entry points. Related Reading: $1.87B Bitcoin Withdrawals From Coinbase In 24H – What This Means To Price If the index remains in the positive zone, it signals a continuation of the uptrend, making pullbacks an optimal time for positioning. Until Bitcoin reaches what the analyst describes as the “excess phase,” buying positions should be held, while profitable positions should be secured to mitigate risk. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin’s price is rising presently, showcasing the potential for further upside growth. However, optimism and confidence in the largest cryptocurrency asset might be gradually decreasing as long-term holders’ balances have fallen sharply in the past few days. Are Long-term Holders Of Bitcoin Losing Faith In The Asset? Recent reports show a shift in investors’ sentiment […]
The latest on-chain data shows that the stablecoin market is nearing a new milestone in terms of valuation. Here’s how the increasing liquidity could impact Bitcoin and the general cryptocurrency market. Can The Increasing Stablecoin Cap Push Bitcoin Price To $100,000? Market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed in its weekly report that the stablecoin market capitalization has experienced notable growth in the past month. According to the crypto firm, the stablecoin market cap surged past $190 billion this week for the first time since late April 2022 when Bitcoin price was hovering around the $40,000 mark. This impressive growth comes on the back of Bitcoin’s unprecedented run to a six-figure valuation and the explosion of the total market capitalization to over $3.4 trillion. IntoTheBlock noted that stablecoins have seen increased adoption in the past few weeks, as investors continue to run toward riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: Ethereum Struggles Below $3,659 Resistance: Is Momentum Fading? Specifically, this expansion has primarily been in favor of Tether’s USDT, which continues to completely dominate the stablecoin market. Data from IntoTheBlock shows that USDT holds about 72% of the market share, with a market capitalization of over $133 billion — reminiscent of the crypto market highs of 2021. Interestingly, the demand for the Tether stablecoin appears to be climbing, with a weekly mint of over $3 billion of new USDT tokens. Most notably, over $13 billion USDT has been minted since the start of November, with the stablecoins largely flowing toward centralized exchanges. This injection of fresh liquidity into centralized exchanges has been reflected in the market, especially with the strong bullish momentum witnessed in the past few weeks. Historically, increasing stablecoin inflows into exchanges is positively correlated with market prices, as they often represent higher “buying power” for the investors. As such, the continuation of this positive trend could be pivotal to the dream of Bitcoin price surpassing $100,000. While the flagship cryptocurrency has seemingly recovered from its recent slump beneath the $93,000 level, it has not exactly shown strength sufficient to surpass the six-figure milestone. As of this writing, the price of Bitcoin continues to hover around the $96,500 mark, reflecting a more than 2% increase in the last 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is still in the red on the weekly timeframe, with a 3% decline in the past seven days. BTC Market Becoming Stable And Mature: IntoTheBlock IntoTheBlock also disclosed in its weekly report that Bitcoin’s market climate seems to be maturing, as volatility is currently trending downwards. According to the blockchain platform, the market’s high volatility has been a long-standing criticism point for BTC as a store of value. Related Reading: Ethereum Open Interest Sets New Record, Analyst Says Fireworks ‘Guaranteed’ However, IntoTheBlock noted that investors can expect the Bitcoin price performance to be more stable, as retail and institutional adoption increases and volatility diminishes. Hence, the premier cryptocurrency could become an even more reliable store of value. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
The price of Bitcoin picked up this week from where it left off in the previous week, forging successive all-time highs in the past seven-day span. Over the last few days, the big question on everyone’s mind has been — when will the premier cryptocurrency surpass the $100,000 level? While most investors are worried about a short-term target, some market participants are more concerned about the long-term prospects of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. According to the latest on-chain data, it appears that the price of Bitcoin could see a shakeout sooner than expected. Will The Rising Bullish Sentiment Sustain The Rally? According to market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, the Bitcoin funding rates have witnessed a notable upswing in recent days. The relevant indicator here is the “funding rate” metric, which tracks the periodic fee exchanged between traders in the derivatives (perpetual futures) market. Related Reading: Cardano Gains Steam: ADA Sights More Growth After Breaking $0.8119 When the funding rate is high or positive, it implies that the long traders are paying traders with short positions. Typically, this direction of the periodic payment suggests a strong bullish sentiment in the market. On the other hand, a negative value of the funding rate metric means that investors with short positions are paying traders with buy positions in the derivatives market. This trend suggests that the market is shrouded by a bearish sentiment. Data from IntoTheBlock shows that the Bitcoin funding fees for perpetual swaps have increased by more than 10% — and up to 20% on major trading platforms. However, the on-chain firm noted that this continuous funding rate growth could hint at speculative overheating, potentially resulting in market corrections. According to IntoTheBlock, one of the possible catalysts of this bullish sentiment is the United States government’s approach to crypto under Donald Trump. With the “strategic Bitcoin reserves” more of a possibility under the incoming US president, investors are banking on Bitcoin surpassing a six-figure valuation. As of this writing, the flagship cryptocurrency is valued at around $98,400, reflecting a 1% increase in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Market Remains Restrained — What It Means In a recent post on the X platform, Glassnode revealed that the Bitcoin perpetual futures market “remains restrained.” This suggests that several traders are still approaching the market with caution despite the steady price climb of BTC in recent weeks. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Set To Skyrocket By Saturday, Warns Crypto Analyst Data from Glassnode shows that the Bitcoin funding rates are just above 0.01%, which falls short of the March 2024 level (~0.07%) when the BTC price reached a local top. Ultimately, this suggests that there is still room for growth in the value of the premier cryptocurrency. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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The price of Bitcoin put in another positive performance over the last seven days, looking to end the month and start October on an even stronger footing. Continuing its resurgence over the past few weeks, the premier cryptocurrency climbed as high as $66,000 on Friday, September 27th. Recent data shows that there might be a […]
Dogecoin has shown a remarkable recovery over the past five days after a significant downturn triggered by a broader market sell-off. During the first five days of August, the cryptocurrency experienced a sharp decline, plummeting by 38%, dropping from $0.1348 to a low of $0.0831. However, DOGE has demonstrated resilience in the face of these challenges. After hitting the $0.0831 mark, the cryptocurrency began to stage a notable comeback. Over the last five days, DOGE has rebounded by approximately 25%, a recovery that has lifted its price significantly from its recent lows. Although this upward movement has not yet been sufficient for holders to fully recoup the losses incurred earlier in the month, it shows the return of positive momentum for DOGE. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Could Soar 900%: Analyst Predicts What Needs To Happen This partial price recovery has been accompanied by a resurgence in key market metrics, suggesting that investor sentiment towards Dogecoin is beginning to turn bullish once again. Trading volumes have increased, indicating renewed interest and participation in the market. Dogecoin Major Metrics Fire Bullish Signals According to data from IntoTheBlock, this recovery has been accompanied by a surge in daily trading volume, with majority of them being accumulations which have increased the buying pressure. At the time of writing, the volume of large transactions for DOGE in USD stands at an impressive $1.01 billion. This represents a substantial 54% increase from the seven-day low of $654.96 million recorded on August 3, right before it kickstarted its sharp decline. Interestingly, the large transaction trading volume reached a peak of $1.52 billion on August 5, coinciding with when the recovery began. This correlation strongly suggests that large holders, often referred to as “whales,” have been actively participating in the DOGE market during this recovery phase and are driving the upward momentum. Related Reading: Dogecoin Sees Rapid Accumulation Amid Price Crash, Whale Transactions Soar Although the large transaction volume metric does not show whether they are accumulations or selloffs, the large holders netflow to exchange netflow ratio suggests the former is the case. This metric tracks the balance between large holder accumulation and inflows into exchanges, offering valuable insights into the behavior of both retail investors and whales. Currently, the ratio is tipping towards large holder accumulation, standing at 3.49%, compared to a negative 1.85% recorded on Monday, August 5. Still on whale activity, IntoTheBlock’s Bulls and Bears metric suggests the scale is starting to tip to the side of the bulls. This metric tracks addresses that have either bought or sold more than 1% of the total trading volume in the last 24 hours, classifying them as bulls or bears, respectively. Over the past two days, there has been a noticeable increase in bullish activity, with 14 bulls compared to 13 bears in the most recent 24-hour period. Although the margin might be narrow, the presence of more bulls than bears indicates that buying interest is starting to outweigh selling pressure. At the time of writing, DOGE is trading at $0.1045. A successful breakout above $0.11 could reignite retail interest, which in turn could contribute to a surge toward the well-anticipated $0.5 price level. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
A popular crypto analyst has explained how the Bitcoin price could be at risk of further downside based on the current distribution of BTC supply around the price. This Bitcoin Price Range Holds A Critical Supply Barrier In a recent post on the X platform, prominent crypto pundit Ali Martinez discussed how the price of […]
The price of Litecoin (LTC) has had a disappointing performance in the second quarter of 2024, despite making a positive start to the year. The cryptocurrency has been facing significant bearish pressure in the past day, with its price falling by nearly 5% in a single move. Despite LTC’s apparent struggles in terms of price action, its network has witnessed remarkable growth in recent weeks. LTC Addresses Spike By 75% In A Single Day According to data from the on-chain analytics firm IntoTheBlock, activity on the Litecoin blockchain has been on the rise lately. On Thursday, June 8th, the number of active addresses on the network surged by over 75% to claim above 600,000. Related Reading: Is A Bitcoin Crash Below $50,000 Still Possible? Crypto Analyst Shares The Possibilities IntoTheBlock revealed – via a post on the X platform – that this latest spike in addresses pushed the Litecoin network to a new high since January. This suggests increased interest in the LTC blockchain despite its coin’s price struggles. When the number of addresses with a balance increases, it implies the entry of fresh investors or the return of old owners to a blockchain (Litecoin, in this case). It is often a strong indication of net adoption or rising faith in a particular network. Interestingly, the crypto intelligence firm highlighted that this recent growth spurt has propelled Litecoin ahead of the smart contract platform Ethereum in terms of active addresses. The network is well ahead of Ethereum by at least 100,000 addresses, according to IntoTheBlock. The number of active addresses is not the only area in which Litecoin has seen growth in the past day. The volume of transactions also experienced a significant increase. According to IntoTheBlock’s data, the number of LTC transactions surpassed 426,000 on Thursday. The on-chain analytics platform noted: While most of the increase is due to transactions smaller than $10, there is a noticeable rise in transactions of all sizes. Impact On Litecoin Price Strong fundamentals and network growth have been known to drive the price of crypto assets in many scenarios. In simple terms, an increase in network activity and users often translates to an increase in the network’s valuation. Related Reading: Injective (INJ) Price Set To Skyrocket 33% On Classic Bullish Signal: Crypto Analyst However, the impact of network fundamentals on asset prices is never straightforward. In Litecoin’s case, there has been no significant positive development in its price since the latest on-chain revelation. As of this writing, the price of LTC stands around $80.28, reflecting a 4.5% decline in the past day. Featured image from Getty, chart from TradingView
Large bitcoin investors substantially increased their holdings as prices dipped below $60,000 in early Friday's panicky action on the crypto markets ahead of the asset's much-anticipated halving event.
Investors moved the highest amount of BTC to exchanges since March, IntoTheBlock noted, signaling profit-taking after bitcoin's first eight-week streak of gains since 2017.