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In recent weeks, German authorities have stepped up the sale of significant amounts of Bitcoin (BTC), resulting in increased selling pressure on the world’s largest cryptocurrency, which has fallen over 20% in the past month. Bitcoin Reserves On The Brink Of Exhaustion The selling spree began last month when the German government initiated the sale of seized Bitcoin from a wallet operated by the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office, commonly known as the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA). Related Reading: Ethereum Whale Sparks Sell-Off Rumors With 11,215 ETH Coinbase Deposit The BKA sold 900 BTC in June valued at around $52 million at the time, which were part of a massive haul seized from a now-defunct movie piracy website. Subsequently, the government sold an additional 3,000 BTC worth approximately $172 million, followed by another sale of 2,739 BTC, equivalent to $155 million this week. Adding to these figures, the latest data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham reveals that the German government’s wallet sold over 5,000 BTC on Wednesday, leaving just 15,552 BTC in its stash worth around $892 million, representing a sell-off of more than 80% of their entire stash of 50,000 BTC seized. Price Remains Steady As BlackRock Steps In Despite the significant sell-off, Bitcoin has managed to maintain its price above the crucial 6-month support level of $50,000, signaling resilience in the face of the massive selling pressure witnessed in the market over the past 30 days. Furthermore, the recent pullback from all-time high levels has been viewed by many investors, including institutional asset managers, as a buying opportunity, contributing to the slight recovery in Bitcoin prices over the past few days. Akrham even stated in a social media post, “The German government is selling, but Blackrock is buying. Related Reading: Chainlink Traders Capitulate After 10% Plunge: Bottom Here? Recent data shows that on Wednesday, the Bitcoin ETF market activity has seen a net addition of 4,862 BTC valued at $281 million, mitigating the impact of the daily sell-off by the German authorities. BlackRock for instance, one of the largest ETF issuer by assets under management, increased its BTC holdings today by 2,095 BTC (worth $121.16 million), bringing its total holdings to 312,565 BTC worth $18.08 billion, playing a significant role in stabilizing and supporting the Bitcoin price. At the time of writing, the largest cryptocurrency on the market is trading at $57,430, almost unchanged from Tuesday’s price with a slight drop of 0.4% in the last 24 hours. Nevertheless, BTC still records a price drop of over 22% from its all-time high of $73,700 reached in mid-March. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
BNB price started a recovery wave above the $500 resistance. The price is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $530. BNB price started a decent upward move from the $472 support zone. The price is now trading above $500 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $518 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair (data source from Binance). The pair could extend its recovery wave if it clears the $530 resistance in the near term. BNB Price Starts Recovery In the past few days, BNB price saw a decent recovery wave from the $472 support zone, like Ethereum and Bitcoin. The price was able to climb above the $495 and $500 resistance levels. It even cleared the $520 resistance, but the bears were active near the $530 zone. A high was formed at $529.2 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is trading above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $471 swing low to the $529 high. The price is now trading above $520 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $518 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair. If there is another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $530 level. The next resistance sits near the $542 level. A clear move above the $542 zone could send the price higher. In the stated case, BNB price could test $550. A close above the $550 resistance might set the pace for a larger increase toward the $565 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of the $580 level in the coming days. Another Decline? If BNB fails to clear the $530 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $520 level or the channel trend line. The next major support is near the $508 level. The main support sits at $500 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $471 swing low to the $529 high. If there is a downside break below the $500 support, the price could drop toward the $485 support. Any more losses could initiate a larger decline toward the $472 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for BNB/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BNB/USD is currently near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $520 and $500. Major Resistance Levels – $530 and $542.
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XRP price shows positive signs above the $0.4250 support zone. The price could gain bullish momentum if there is a move above the $0.4450 and $0.450 resistance levels. XRP price is attempting a recovery wave above the $0.4250 zone. The price is now trading above $0.4320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $0.4350 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish pace if it clears the $0.4450 and $0.450 resistance levels. XRP Price Eyes Upside Break XRP price remained in a positive zone above the $0.4150 level and extended its recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above the $0.4250 and $0.4320 resistance levels. The price even cleared the $0.440 level, but it remained below the $0.4450 resistance zone. A high was formed at $0.4430 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is trading above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.4204 swing low to the $0.4430 high. The price is also trading above $0.4320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key rising channel forming with support at $0.4350 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $0.4450 level. The first major resistance is near the $0.4500 level. The next key resistance could be $0.4550. A clear move above the $0.4550 resistance might send the price toward the $0.4680 resistance. The next major resistance is near the $0.4720 level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.480 resistance. Fresh Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $0.4450 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.4350 level and the channel trend line. The next major support is at $0.4310 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.4204 swing low to the $0.4430 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.4310 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $0.420 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.4310 and $0.4200. Major Resistance Levels – $0.4450 and $0.4500.
The Bitcoin recovery has not been as impactful as expected, failing to break $60,000 even after a return of bullish momentum. Given this, expectations of a bearish reversal have become the norm as analysts do not believe that the pioneer cryptocurrency has enough steam to sustain the current momentum. One of the analysts who believe the price is destined for a downturn is Finn Oakes, who predicts a return to the $53,000 territory. Bitcoin Forms Double Top Pattern In the analysis that was shared on the TradingView website, crypto analyst Finn Oakes explains that the Bitcoin price has now formed a double top. This occurred after the Bitcoin price crossed the $59,000 level two times and both times, the price had failed to successfully clear this level. Related Reading: XRP Price: Crypto Analyst Identifies ‘Point Of Control’ That Could See A Repeat Of 2017 This double top pattern is shown on the 4-hour hour chart, where there is a reversal pattern forming as a result of this. This double top is bearish for the price and could signal a continuation of the downtrend that began last week. In such a case, the bulls have a hard fight ahead of them. Breaking down the double top, the crypto analyst explains that it has now shown $59,000 to be a strong resistance zone. This means for any rally to occur, the price would successfully have to beat this resistance before it is confirmed. In contrast to the resistance level, $56,000 has now emerged as support for the Bitcoin price. This gives both bulls and bears a tight $3,000 room to fight for dominance and push the price either way. Otherwise, sideways movement could continue. Target For The Decline Given the formation of the double top on the 4-hour chart, the crypto analyst expects the price to drop once again. For the first scenario, where the Bitcoin price breaks below the $56,000 support, the crypto analyst expects a downtrend to the $53,000 level. However, it doesn’t exactly end there if the downtrend is not stopped. In this case, the chart shows the price falling below the $53,000 level and moving toward $52,000. Although, this seems to be a worst case scenario as opposed to an expected target. Related Reading: Crypto Whales Buy The Dip As $22 Million In XRP Flows Out Of Binance Furthermore, with the rising volume during the downtrend, the analyst believes this indicates that there is more selling going on in the background, something that could contribute to the price decline. “The trading volume has increased during recent down days, indicating strong selling pressure. This reinforces the current downtrend,” Oakes said. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is struggling to hold the $58,000 level. However, it is still seeing 1.08% gains in the last day, according to data from Coinmarketcap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Ethereum price is moving higher above the $3,080 resistance zone. ETH could gain bullish momentum if there is a close above the $3,150 resistance. Ethereum is slowly moving higher above the $3,050 level. The price is trading above $3,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a short-term bullish flag with resistance near $3,090 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if there is a close above the $3,150 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Could Extend Gains Above $3,150 Ethereum price extended its recovery wave above the $3,000 resistance zone. ETH even climbed above the $3,050 resistance. There was a break above a short-term bullish flag with resistance near $3,090 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even spiked above the $3,110 resistance, outperforming Bitcoin. It tested the $3,150 resistance zone. A high was formed at $3,149 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below $3,120. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,895 swing low to the $3,149 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $3,120 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,150 level. The next major hurdle is near the $3,220 level. A close above the $3,220 level might send Ether toward the $3,320 resistance. The next key resistance is near $3,400. An upside break above the $3,400 resistance might send the price higher toward the $3,500 resistance zone in the coming days. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,150 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near $3,080. The first major support sits near the $3,020 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,895 swing low to the $3,149 high. A clear move below the $3,020 support might push the price toward $2,955. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,880 support level in the near term. 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 zone. Major Support Level – $3,020 Major Resistance Level – $3,150
To capitalize on the growing interest in the crypto industry, banking giant Goldman Sachs is preparing to enter the tokenization sector, with three offerings expected to launch later this year. Goldman Sachs Aims To Capitalize On Tokenization Trend According to a Fortune report, Mathew McDermott, Global Head of Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs, revealed the bank’s intentions to expand its crypto offerings, focusing on the tokenization sector. Tokenization involves issuing “real-world assets,” such as money market funds and real estate holdings on public blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana, leading the bank to plan to launch three tokenization projects by the end of the year in partnership with major clients, including its first project in the United States. Related Reading: Floki Inu To Build Schools In India, FLOKI Price Seen Hitting $17 While other financial institutions, such as BlackRock, launched its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain in March, McDermott emphasized that success depends on creating products that investors want. To that end, Goldman Sachs recently hosted a digital asset summit in London attended by more than 500 clients. During the Summit, McDermott emphasized the importance of providing investors with these solutions that can “fundamentally” change asset management strategies, stating, “There’s no point in doing it just for the sake of it. According to the report, Goldman Sachs’ views on crypto differ within the institution. McDermott acknowledged that varying perspectives are expected within an institution of their size. While Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, CIO for Goldman Sachs, voiced skepticism about crypto as an investment asset class, McDermott emphasized the bank’s active involvement in crypto from an institutional perspective, including trading cash-settled crypto derivatives on behalf of clients and their participation in the recently approved ETF markets. Crypto Opportunities Ahead Of US Presidential Election As BlackRock successfully launched its treasury fund, BUIDL, on the Ethereum blockchain, it has garnered significant attention; McDermott noted that Goldman Sachs primarily targets institutional clients and intends to work exclusively with private blockchains due to “regulatory constraints.” Although McDermott refrained from disclosing specific details about the upcoming tokenization projects set to debut this year, he revealed that one project would focus on the US fund complex. At the same time, another would center around debt issuance in Europe. Related Reading: Ethereum Rising, 2 Million Addresses Will Be In Money If $3,200 Is Broken Looking ahead, with the US presidential election and the potential for a shift in the government’s regulatory stance on crypto on the horizon, McDermott believes that Goldman Sachs’ opportunities in the space could expand further. This could include activities like holding spot crypto assets and exploring execution and sub-custody services, subject to approval. As of this writing, the largest cryptocurrency on the market, Bitcoin (BTC), was trading at $57,580, presenting a slight decrease of 0.5% in the 24-hour time frame, aiming to consolidate above this level. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Head of the US commodities regulator, Rostin Behnam, has again argued his agency should be given regulatory oversight of Bitcoin and Ethereum to better protect investors.
A recent CoinGecko survey of 2,500 respondents shows that just under half are currently bullish about crypto, and a quarter haven’t worked out whether it’ll make a move at all.
Bitcoin price struggled to clear the $59,500 level. BTC is moving lower and now at risk of more downsides toward the $56,000 level. Bitcoin started another decline from the $59,475 resistance zone. The price is trading above $57,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $57,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another major decline if it fails to stay above the $57,200 support. Bitcoin Price Faces Trouble Bitcoin price extended its recovery wave above the $57,500 level. BTC even climbed above the $58,500 level. However, the bears are active near the $59,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $59,474 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the $58,500 level. The price tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $54,955 swing low to the $59,474 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $57,900 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The bulls seem to be active above the $57,200 level. Bitcoin price is now trading above $57,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $58,400 level. The first key resistance is near the $58,800 level. A clear move above the $58,800 resistance might start a decent increase in the coming sessions. The next key resistance could be $59,500. The next major hurdle sits at $60,000. A close above the $60,000 resistance might start a steady increase and send the price higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $62,500 resistance. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to climb above the $58,400 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $57,200 level. The first major support is $56,000 and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $54,955 swing low to the $59,474 high. The next support is now near $55,000. Any more losses might send the price toward the $53,500 support zone in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $57,200, followed by $56,000. Major Resistance Levels – $58,400, and $59,500.
In a regulatory victory for the largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) were officially classified as commodities during Wednesday’s Digital Commodities Senate AG hearing. Court Backs Bitcoin And Ether’s Commodity Status According to live coverage of the hearing by Fox journalist Eleanor Terret, Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), […]
A group with ties to Cambodia’s ruling Hun family has been accused of being involved in a multi-billion dollar crypto scam.
Canadian rapper Drake lost another Bitcoin bet after Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the Copa America semifinals. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) fan token soared over 40% following the victory. Related Reading: Football Takeover? Solana-Based Token Skyrockets 350% Following Messi and Ronaldinho’s Promotion Bitcoin Bet Lost: Did The ‘Drake Curse’ Do It Again? On Monday, Drake shared on Instagram that he had bet against the Argentina National Football Team. Ahead of the match, the rapper placed a $300,000 bet in Bitcoin that the Canada National Football Team would defeat the World Cup champions 1-2. Drake also teased the Argentine fans, saying, “This could get Messi.” If realized, the Canadian rapper would have received a $2,880,000 payout in Bitcoin. Canada reached the semifinals after beating the tournament’s revelation, the Venezuela National Football Team, in penalties. Meanwhile, the current World Cup champions also beat Ecuador in penalty shootouts. Drake’s bet resulted in a loss after Argentina knocked Canada out of the Copa America. Following the victory, the AFA social media accounts took a jab at the rapper using Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us.’ Nonetheless, this is not Drake’s first rodeo with Bitcoin bets. Football watchers and the crypto community joked that the ‘Drake Curse’ continues after the loss. The Canadian rapper has a track record of losing hundreds of thousands with his sports bets and ‘cursing’ the teams the shows support. Despite this, the rapper has also received profits from his crypto bets. He bet $1.15 million in Bitcoin in favor of the Kansas Chief’s victory in this year’s Super Bowl. The victory resulted in a return of $2.35 million in flagship cryptocurrency. ARG Fan Token Soars 40% Another victor was the Argentine Football Association Fan Token (ARG). The token saw a remarkable performance after Argentina booked its pass to the Copa America final. ARG’s price registered red numbers ahead of the match as the token traded at $1,13 on Tuesday afternoon. This performance represented a 4.4%, 4.8% decrease in the daily and weekly timeframes. The token also exhibited a 35.6% price decline from the previous month. After Argentina beat Canada, the fan token’s daily trading activity skyrocketed 227%, reaching a trading volume of $5.2 million. Before the match, ARG’s trading volume was around $1.4 million, according to CoinGecko data. On Wednesday morning, ARG surged 41%, briefly hitting the $1.6 mark before retracing. As of this writing, the token hovers between the $1.55-$1.59 price range. The recent performance represents a 35.7% and 120% increase in the weekly and yearly timeframes. However, the ARG fan token remains 81% down from its all-time high (ATH) price of $9.1 during the 2022 World Cup. Related Reading: Notcoin Rises 80% Over The Weekend, Is A NOT Explosion Coming? Similarly, the Spain National Football Team fan token (SNFT) saw a 10% increase. On Tuesday, Spain knocked France out of the European Championship, winning 2-1. As a result, the SNFT went from trading at $0.023 to $0.026. Both tokens could see further positive price action depending on the result of their team’s respective finals. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said it could restart its attempts to survey crypto mining companies this year during a July 10 webinar. According to Bitcoin Magazine’s coverage, the agency’s attempts to reinitiate the survey could begin as soon as the current quarter. However, per the report, the Federal Registrar does not include any outstanding […]
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged two former consultants for Coins.ph, a well-known crypto currency exchange, in an action shocking the Philippine bitcoin community. Russian nationals Vladimir Evgenevich Avdeev and Sergey Yaschuck are accused of launching a carefully thought out hack that led in the loss of an astounding 12.2 million XRP, valued at around […]
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Story Highlights The live price of the TON token is Toncoin price could hit a high of $14.20 by the end of the year 2024. With a potential surge, the TON coin price may record a high of $56.77 during the year 2030. Launched in the year 2018, this Layer-1, Ethereum-based altcoin plays a vital …
For a while now, the German government has been reported to be offloading its Bitcoin holdings, thereby adding significant selling pressure on the flagship crypto. On-chain data shows that they still hold a significant amount of BTC, which they have no option but to sell. How Much Bitcoin The German Government Holds Data from the […]
Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX pleaded guilty to violating the US Bank Secrecy Act by failing to employ a sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) program. On July 10, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said the company “willfully [failed] to establish, implement, and maintain” such a program from 2015 to 2020 to […]
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After asking about its goals, the tech titan provided a grant to fund them, including hardware upgrades and a token launch.
In recent weeks, Solana (SOL), the 5th largest cryptocurrency on the market, experienced a period of decline, hitting a two-month low of $121 on Friday. The coin’s value struggled to break above the $188 level in May, resulting in a continuous downtrend further exacerbated over the past seven days with the general market’s correction. However, crypto analyst Jelle has sparked optimism by suggesting the potential for substantial gains for SOL in the coming months, reminiscent of the fabled “Solana Summer” of 2021. Analyst Draws Parallels To 2021’s “Solana Summer” Jelle took to social media to share an analysis of SOL’s price action, drawing parallels between its current behavior and the events of the summer of 2021. The analyst noted months of consolidation, characterized by lower highs while maintaining support above the $120 level. Jelle emphasized that SOL is rebounding from the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) midlevel, mirroring the pattern observed in July 2021. Encouraged by these similarities, Jelle boldly believed in Solana’s future, setting a target of $600 for this market cycle. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst: Solana Goes ‘Parabolic Soon’ As Firedancer Draws Closer During the Solana Summer of 2021, the price of SOL more than tripled between July and November. The coin’s market capitalization grew significantly from a pre-summer low of $10 billion to an impressive high of $63 billion by the end of the year, eventually leading the SOL’s price to its current all-time high of $259. Jelle’s optimistic outlook implies the potential for even greater gains this time. A surge from the current trading price of $141 to $600 would represent a remarkable 352% increase, surpassing the coin’s current value. Nevertheless, Solana faces immediate resistance just above its current trading price at $143, a formidable barrier that has proven challenging for the token over the past six days. The subsequent targets are the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the $150 resistance level. The 200-day EMA has served as a crucial support level for the token over the past six months, contributing to its price appreciation in the first quarter of this year, reaching a yearly high of $210 on March 18. Regaining the 200-day EMA would be imperative for Solana Bulls, as it would position the token to target and surpass its next obstacle at $170. Market Cap Sees Double-Digit Decline Delving into key financial metrics to gauge Solana’s blockchain performance and price correlation, Token Terminal data shows that Solana’s fully diluted market capitalization is $80.78 billion. However, this figure represents a decline of 11.9% over the past 30 days. Related Reading: Avalanche Aims Higher As Price Continues To Gain Pace Above $23.50 The circulating market capitalization of Solana, which considers the number of tokens actively trading in the market, currently amounts to $64.54 billion. Like the fully diluted market cap, this metric has experienced an 11.4% decrease in value over the past 30 days, along with SOL’s price. However, despite the recent market dip, Solana’s token trading volume over the past 30 days has remained relatively stable, with a trading volume of $77.37 billion, indicating continued interest from bullish investors. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The U.S. Justice Department said the crypto exchange's policies were “toothless.”
Goldman Sachs is preparing to launch three tokenization projects by year-end for major institutional clients, the firm’s global head of digital assets, Mathew McDermott, told Fortune Crypto in a July 10 interview. McDermott explained that tokenization, which is the process of converting real-world assets (RWA) into digital tokens, presents a critical opportunity for the bank […]
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83% of short-term Bitcoin traders saw losses after BTC price recorded its deepest drawdown since 2022.
BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed pleaded guilty to similar criminal charges in 2022 and received probation.
BitMEX has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).