The Bitcoin market has been showing signs of increasing selling pressure, with its recent price action hinting at an even deeper distribution phase unfolding beneath the surface. Wyckoff Pattern Reveals Imminent Breakdown In an August 2 post on the social media platform X, crypto analyst Joao Wedson explained how the Bitcoin price may be at risk of a downturn over the coming months. The analyst based his conclusion on the Wyckoff Distribution model, a technical analysis framework that describes how smart money sells off assets at the top of a market cycle. Related Reading: Bitcoin Advanced Sentiment Index Reaches Bearish Levels: Futures Traders Show Caution Wedson highlighted in the post that a 13-phase schematic is unfolding in real-time, which signals that the institutional investors (known as “smart money”) are preparing to exit the market, even as the retail traders remain hopeful. The analyst started his breakdown with the Preliminary Supply (PSY) phase, where there are subtle signs of institutional sales, and a Buying Climax, where price hits a peak due to exhausted demand. This phase is then followed by an Automatic Reaction (AR), a sharp drop in Bitcoin’s price, defining the bottom of the distribution range. The fourth and fifth phases are Secondary Tests (ST), where price retests the highs of the distribution range, but with weaker momentum and volume. As the pattern matures, the price enters Phase B with sideways movement, confusing retail participants as the institutions quietly offload their coins. The most irrefutable signs appear in phases C and D, where there is first a Sign of Weakness (SOW), often characterized by a strong breakdown with volume; this is a major signal of demand fading. Then, there is a Last Point of Supply (LPSY), a weak rally towards the upside, which typically creates good setups for shorts. Finally, still within phases C and D, a break of ICE leads to a deeper fall, after which a second LPSY trap follows to seal the distribution. Is The Altcoin Rally Underway? Going further, Wedson pointed out that the market makers are rotating into altcoins. According to the analyst, altcoins are already exiting their accumulation zones and are being positioned for structural markups, reflecting increasing interest in the altcoin market. In contrast, Bitcoin has entered a weekly distribution phase, which may reflect as a weak or modest performance in the near term. Wedson added that, by the end of 2025, there will be a full rotation from BTC to altcoins, and then finally to fiat. As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at about $113,439, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Record Bitcoin Prices Propel Strategy To First Profit In Six Quarters Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Ethereum is trading just above the $2,500 mark following days of volatility, choppy price action, and uncertainty across crypto markets. Despite the hesitation, bulls have held critical support, and the coming days are shaping up to be a defining moment for Ethereum and the broader altcoin space. Momentum is slowly shifting as investors look for confirmation that ETH will lead the next wave of upside action. Related Reading: No Room For Bears: Bitcoin Bullish MACD, Monthly Close Fuel Bullish Outlook Top analyst Ted Pillows has shared a bullish technical outlook, suggesting that a Wyckoff accumulation pattern is currently unfolding. According to Pillows, this structure resembles the early stages of major breakouts seen in past cycles and signals strong smart money positioning. He argues that Ethereum already played a key role in Bitcoin’s latest rally to new all-time highs, and now it’s Ethereum’s turn to shine. A sustained breakout above the $2,600–$2,700 range could trigger the next phase of the cycle, with $3,000 in sight as the initial target. With market sentiment recovering and BTC consolidating near highs, traders and investors are closely watching Ethereum’s next move to gauge whether an altseason is around the corner. The setup is in place — but ETH must deliver. Ethereum Builds Strength Ethereum is up 82% from its April lows, demonstrating strong bullish control as the price holds firmly above key demand zones. Despite recent volatility, ETH continues to trade within a well-defined range between $2,400 and $2,700, a structure that has persisted since early May. This tight consolidation suggests the market is preparing for a decisive breakout, one that could define Ethereum’s trajectory for the remainder of the year. Ted Pillows reveals that Ethereum is now undergoing a classic Wyckoff accumulation pattern. According to his analysis, this phase marks the transfer of ETH from weak hands to strong hands, and it mirrors past cycle setups that led to explosive rallies. Pillows argues that Ethereum helped push Bitcoin to new all-time highs, and now it’s Ethereum’s turn to take the spotlight. If this pattern plays out, Pillows sees a clear path: first a breakout to $3,000, followed by a healthy correction, and then a push to $4,000 sometime in Q3. Beyond that, the real parabolic move may begin, driven by renewed confidence, broader altcoin participation, and sustained demand for ETH as a core asset in the crypto ecosystem. Related Reading: Solana Tests Rising Channel Support – Breakdown Could Send Price To $128.50 Level ETH Holds Above Key Support Amid Tight Range Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,520, maintaining its position above critical support levels despite recent volatility. As shown in the 12-hour chart, ETH has acknowledged the $2,480–$2,500 zone multiple times since late May, signaling strong buyer interest at these levels. The price remains trapped within a tight consolidation range between $2,400 and $2,700, with no clear breakout yet in either direction. ETH is currently trading near its 50- and 100-period SMAs, which are converging around the current price, indicating equilibrium and a potential inflection point. The 200-period SMA sits below $2,200 and continues to trend upward, supporting the longer-term bullish structure. Related Reading: Chainlink Consolidates Above Key Support – Bulls Eye $20 Range Volume has remained relatively stable, with no spike suggesting institutional accumulation or mass distribution. For bulls to regain full momentum, ETH must reclaim the $2,600–$2,700 resistance and flip it into support. On the downside, a clean break below $2,480 could expose the $2,300 zone once again. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, may finally be awakening from its slumber. It recently flashed a bullish golden cross on the daily chart – a signal that has many crypto analysts forecasting a potential new all-time high (ATH) in the near future. Ethereum Flashes Bullish Golden Cross In an X post published today, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto noted that ETH has formed a golden cross on its daily chart. He shared the following chart and remarked that bullish momentum appears to be building for Ethereum. To explain, a golden cross is a bullish technical pattern that occurs when a short-term moving average (MA) – typically the 50-day – crosses above a long-term MA like the 200-day. It signals a potential shift in momentum and is often seen as an indicator of a sustained upward trend. Related Reading: Ethereum Market Shows Signs Of Overheating Near $2,500 – Is A Short-Term Pullback Coming? Meanwhile, seasoned crypto analyst Ali Martinez commented on ETH’s recent price action. He noted that Ethereum has broken resistance on the 4-hour chart and could be setting up for a move as high as $2,920 in the coming days. Fellow market commentator Ted Pillows echoed a similar view. He stated that ETH is currently trading at a local range high, pushing against a key resistance level at $2,800. Pillows suggested that the digital asset might reach $4,000 later this month. Multiple technical indicators and market structure patterns are also hinting at near-term upside for ETH. For instance, crypto trader Merlijn The Trader observed a hidden bullish divergence on the 12-hour chart. A hidden bullish divergence occurs when price forms a higher low, while a momentum indicator – such as RSI or MACD – forms a lower low. This setup suggests that although momentum appears weak, the underlying trend remains intact, and a price continuation to the upside is likely. In a similar vein, digital assets analyst Crypto Caesar pointed out that Ethereum’s Wyckoff Accumulation pattern is “still playing out perfectly.” He shared a chart predicting that ETH may hit a new all-time high by August 2025. All Indicators Point To Further Upside Beyond the technical patterns, other on-chain and market indicators continue to support the bullish thesis. For instance, even after gaining over 11% in the past two weeks, Ethereum’s funding rates remain relatively neutral – a sign that the rally may still have room to grow. Related Reading: Ethereum Stuck Between Retail Sell-Off And Whale Accumulation, Analyst Explains Additionally, ETH is eyeing a potential breakout to $3,500, with its price projected to surge above the crucial 50-day exponential moving average (EMA). At press time, ETH trades at $2,740, up 6.8% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from X and TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has surged 14.6% over the past two weeks, rising from approximately $84,500 on April 18 to the mid-$90,000 range at the time of writing. With this upward momentum, the leading cryptocurrency appears to be setting its sights on a new all-time high (ATH), as several technical and momentum indicators hint at a growing bullish trend. Bitcoin Monthly Stochastic RSI Turning Bullish In a recent post on X, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto shared a BTC monthly chart indicating that the Stochastic Relative Strength Index (RSI) is on the verge of a bullish crossover. For the uninitiated, a Stochastic RSI bullish crossover signals growing upward momentum and is often interpreted as a potential buy signal or the start of a potential rally. Titan of Crypto added that if confirmed, the bullish crossover may initiate BTC’s next leg up. Related Reading: Bitcoin Flashing Pre-Rally Signals Seen Before Major 2024 Breakouts, Analyst Says As an example, the analyst referred to BTC’s price action on the monthly chart from back in Q3 2021. At the time, a similar bullish crossover in the Stochastic RSI preceded a 56.9% surge in Bitcoin’s price. However, Bitcoin must hold above crucial support levels to maintain this bullish structure. In a separate X post, renowned analyst Ali Martinez noted that BTC could re-test the $95,700 support zone before advancing toward the $100,000 milestone. On the resistance side, Martinez emphasized that $97,530 remains a “key level to watch.” A successful breakout beyond this threshold could pave the way for BTC to revisit or surpass its previous ATH. As it stands, Bitcoin is trading roughly 10% below its record high. Analysts Predict BTC’s Next Move Crypto analyst Rekt Capital also weighed in on BTC’s potential trajectory. In an X post published yesterday, he suggested that once BTC decisively breaks through the $97,000 to $99,000 zone, it could face rejection near $104,500. Following that, holding the $97,000–$99,000 range as support would be critical for BTC to launch toward new highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Demand Momentum Yet To Recover From Deep Negative Zone, Analyst Says Similarly, analyst Ted noted that BTC is currently trading in a Wyckoff accumulation phase. The analyst added that BTC’s slide below $76,000 in early April was likely the bottom for this market cycle. He added: Looking at the Wyckoff accumulation pattern, it seems like the $96K-$99K level could act as a resistance. I think BTC could consolidate here for a few days, before eventually breaking to the upside. Despite bullish momentum, some concerns remain. Analysts caution that Bitcoin is unlikely to face a true supply shock in the immediate future, which could temper upside potential. At press time, BTC trades at $97,142, up 0.9% in the past 24 hours. Featured image created with Unsplash, charts from X and TradingView.com