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Solana started a fresh increase from the $195 zone. SOL price is now recovering higher and might aim for a move above the $205 resistance zone. SOL price started a recovery wave after it tested the $195 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $205 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $201 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $205 resistance zone. Solana Price Eyes Steady Recovery Solana price extended losses after there was a close below $205, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL traded below the $200 and $195 support levels to enter a short-term bearish zone. A low was formed at $194 and the price is now attempting a fresh increase. The price surpassed the $198 and $200 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $218 swing high to the $194 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $201 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $205 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $202 level. The next major resistance is near the $205 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $218 swing high to the $194 low. The main resistance could be $209. A successful close above the $209 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $218. Any more gains might send the price toward the $225 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $205 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $200 zone. The first major support is near the $195 level. A break below the $195 level might send the price toward the $188 support zone. If there is a close below the $188 support, the price could decline toward the $184 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $200 and $195. Major Resistance Levels – $205 and $209.
XRP price is attempting to recover from the $2.70 zone. The price is now moving higher and might gain pace if it clears the $2.850 resistance. XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.750 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to decline if it stays below the $2.850 zone. XRP Price Eyes Recovery XRP price started a fresh decline below $2.880, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price traded below the $2.850 and $2.820 levels to enter a bearish zone. The bears were able to push the price below $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Finally, the price declined below $2.750 and tested $2.70. A low was formed at $2.7018, and the price is now correcting some losses. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.701 low. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If the bulls protect the $2.750 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.820 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.850 level. A clear move above the $2.850 resistance might send the price toward the $2.880 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.920 resistance or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.701 low. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.960. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $2.850 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.750 level. The next major support is near the $2.70 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.70 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.650. The next major support sits near the $2.60 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.750 and $2.70. Major Resistance Levels – $2.750 and $2.920.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $4,550 zone. ETH is now attempting a recovery and might face hurdles near the $4,420 zone. Ethereum is still struggling to recover above the $4,500 zone. The price is trading below $4,500 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,430 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent increase if there is a close above the $4,450 level in the near term. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Increase Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it tested the $4,220 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $4,280 and $4,320 resistance levels. The price surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,491 swing high to the $4,213 low. A base seems to be forming above the $4,200 level, but the bears might remain active above the $4,400 resistance zone. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,430 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,385 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,491 swing high to the $4,213 low. The next key resistance is near the $4,400 level and the trend line. The first major resistance is near the $4,430 level. A clear move above the $4,430 resistance might send the price toward the $4,500 resistance. An upside break above the $4,500 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,550 resistance zone or even $4,580 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,430 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,320 level. The first major support sits near the $4,250 zone. A clear move below the $4,250 support might push the price toward the $4,200 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,160 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,120. 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 zone. Major Support Level – $4,250 Major Resistance Level – $4,430
As the crypto market continues to struggle, Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to hold a crucial zone as support to resume its bullish rally. However, some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency will see another choppy September before the long-awaited Q4 run. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Stays Strong As Exchange Reserves Keep Falling – Details Ethereum Party To Be Delayed? Amid the recent market correction, Ethereum closed August around the $4,390 area, recording its highest monthly close since November 2021. The end-of-month market pullback sent the King of Altcoins’ price to the $4,250 area before bouncing, a 14% drop from its recent all-time high (ATH) of $4,956. The cryptocurrency began the new month attempting to reclaim the $4,500 level as support for the third consecutive day, but failed to hold this crucial area, dropping below its monthly opening. Market watcher Cipher X highlighted that ETH has historically seen mixed performances throughout September, with more red than green price action and an average negative monthly return of 6.1%. According to CoinGlass data, Ethereum has seen double-digit negative returns five times since 2016, losing 21.65% in 2017. Meanwhile, it has only recorded a positive return in the double-digits once, with a 14.53% performance in 2016. Nonetheless, the market watcher noted that if the altcoin’s performance stumbles this month, “history suggests the real rebound could come right after.” Notably, October and November have historically been green months for ETH, with an average return of 4.7% and 7.8%, respectively. “September might be choppy but the months that follow have usually been much friendlier to ETH,” the analyst affirmed. Similarly, Bitfinex suggested that “September could mark the cyclical low point before structural drivers reassert for a Q4 recovery.” In a Monday report, the crypto exchange explained that they expect the broader market pullback to conclude relatively soon, adding that, despite the recent sell-off, institutional accumulation of ETH remains robust, while only 18.3 million ETH currently sit on exchanges. ETH Q4 Take Off Eyes New Highs Michaël van de Poppe underscored ETH’s performance, affirming that Ethereum is “on its way toward a beautiful spot to accumulate before Q4 is ready to take off.” According to the analyst, the cryptocurrency could see a 10%-20% correction this month to the $3,900-$3,400 range, which served as an accumulation zone before the August breakout. Daan Crypto Trades highlighted that ETH has been hovering between $4,300-$4,500 over the past week, consolidating in the mid-zone of its local range. The analyst warned that the lack of momentum at the start of the month could see the cryptocurrency retest the range lows, where the 200-Day Moving Average (MA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) are situated in the 4-hour chart. However, he noted that breaking out and consolidating above the local range would lead to higher levels and into its price discovery phase. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Risks Crash Below $0.1, But Can Bulls Facilitate This 800% Rally To $1.82 First? Meanwhile, market watcher Merlijn The Trader affirmed that Ethereum has entered the expansion phase as the $4,000-$4,100 zone has been retested as support throughout the recent pullbacks. Per the post, the multi-year trendline has been turned from resistance into a launchpad that will propel the cryptocurrency’s price to the $7,000 level once the breakout begins. As of this writing, Ethereum is trading at $4,268, a 4% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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Bitcoin has seen a rebound since retesting the short-term holder Realized Price, a sign that this historical on-chain support may be holding. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Realized Price Just Acted As Support As explained by CryptoQuant author IT Tech in an X post, Bitcoin found support around the short-term holder Realized Price during the latest dip. The “Realized Price” here refers to an on-chain indicator that measures the cost basis of the average investor on the BTC network. Related Reading: Bitcoin HODLers Spend 97,000 BTC—Biggest Move This Year When the price of the cryptocurrency is above this metric, it means the holders as a whole are in a state of net unrealized profit. On the other hand, it being under the indicator implies the overall market is in the red. In the context of the current topic, the Realized Price of only a specific segment of investors is of interest: the short-term holders (STHs). This cohort includes the holders who purchased their coins within the past 155 days. The STHs make up for one of the two main divisions of the Bitcoin market done on the basis of holding time, with the other side being known as the long-term holders (LTHs). Where these groups differ is that the investors of the former tend to be weak hands who make panic moves whenever volatility emerges in the sector, while the latter’s members show high-conviction behavior. To any investor, their cost basis is an important level and since the STHs are particularly fickle, they usually show some kind of reaction when their Realized Price gets retested. This has led to the asset’s price observing various interactions with this metric in the past. One such interaction may have occurred during the past day, as the below chart shared by the analyst suggests. As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin STH Realized Price currently sits around $107,500. During BTC’s latest dip, its price slightly went under this mark, but found a rebound to higher levels. Generally, STHs buy to defend their cost basis when the sentiment among them is bullish. In such periods, they believe a price decline to their break-even mark to be a “dip-buying” opportunity Considering the fact that the asset has been able to find support at the STH Realized Price, it would appear that the STHs still think a bullish regime is on. That said, Bitcoin has only seen a small rebound for now, so it only remains to be seen whether the asset will remain above the level or if another retest would occur. Related Reading: Solana Breaks Out Of Ascending Triangle: Is $300 The Next Stop? In the scenario that a breakdown of the metric occurs, the cryptocurrency may face a shift to a bearish trend in the short-term, as it took place in February of this year. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $109,200, down 2% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price is still showing bearish signs below $112,000. BTC is now attempting to recover and might face hurdles near the $110,500 level. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $112,000 zone. The price is trading below $110,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $108,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $110,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Starts Consolidation Bitcoin price attempted a fresh recovery wave from the $107,350 zone. BTC was able to climb above the $108,200 and $108,400 resistance levels. The price cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. Besides, there was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $108,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. However, the bears are still active near $109,500. The price is now consolidating near $109,500. Bitcoin is now trading below $110,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $109,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $110,200 level. The next resistance could be $110,500 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. A close above the $110,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $111,650 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $112,500 level. The main target could be $113,500. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $110,500 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $108,800 level. The first major support is near the $108,200 level. The next support is now near the $107,350 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $106,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $105,500, below which BTC might decline sharply. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $108,800, followed by $108,000. Major Resistance Levels – $109,500 and $110,500.
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The recent downturn in Bitcoin prices has raised eyebrows among market analysts, with one prominent figure warning that the leading cryptocurrency could face a significant decline toward the $90,000 mark in the coming months. As Bitcoin opened the month officially dropping below critical support levels, the market’s reaction remains tepid, suggesting that many investors have yet to fully grasp the severity of the situation. BTC’s Last Line Of Defense In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), market analyst Doctor Profit highlighted key price levels associated with various holder groups: $115,600 for 1 million holders, $113,600 for 3 million holders, and approximately $107,000 for 6 million holders. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Stays Strong As Exchange Reserves Keep Falling – Details As Bitcoin traded below all these thresholds earlier on Monday, Doctor Profit pointed out that every recent buyer is currently facing unrealized losses. However, he cautioned against interpreting this lack of panic as a sign of stability. According to him, “these investors haven’t tasted enough fear yet,” suggesting that market makers may continue to drive prices lower until a genuine capitulation occurs. The analyst emphasized that the $107,000 to $108,900 zone represents the last robust line of defense for Bitcoin. Should this level fail to hold, he predicts a swift movement toward the $90,000 to $95,000 range. Currently, the market’s leading cryptocurrency has recovered above $109,000. It is trading above the last line of support, preventing the analyst’s scenario of an additional 17% price drop for Bitcoin toward its Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap placed just above $90,000. Tough September Ahead For Bitcoin Doctor Profit also argued in his analysis that the current market sentiment is characterized by minimal fear and an unrealized loss of only 0.5%, especially when compared to the more significant corrections of 30% or more seen in historical bear markets. He believes that the lack of panic among the cryptocurrency’s holders indicates that many are still too comfortable, which could set the stage for a more severe market correction. Related Reading: XRP Price Action Turns Bearish, Analyst Says Crash Below $1 Is Coming Further complicating matters, Doctor Profit noted the recent behavior of corporate insiders in the stock market, where over 200 alleged insider trades occurred, with not a single buy recorded. If insiders are choosing to offload their stocks during a period of apparent strength, the analyst asserts that this activity could foreshadow similar selling pressure in the Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency market. As market makers seek to capitalize on this development, Doctor Profit warns that these entities will likely apply pressure until a substantial portion of short-term traders are forced to sell at a loss. Doctor Profit concludes by suggesting that the real pain for Bitcoin holders is still to come, predicting that September will be particularly unkind as the market shifts from denial to a more painful reality. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent volatility has unsettled investors, as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap slid by more than five percent over the last two weeks. However, two key on-chain factors indicate that the BTC market structure is largely resilient. Bitcoin Remains Strong Despite Volatility According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor XWIN Research Japan, two important on-chain indicators suggest that despite the recent slump in price, the overall market structure remains strong for the flagship cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment On Binance Turns Bullish – But Is The Market Setting A Trap? The first is Bitcoin’s Delta Cap – a long-term valuation model derived from the difference between Realized Cap and Average Cap – that has historically acted as a reliable floor during major cycles. In early August, BTC traded above this steadily rising line, suggesting that the market is building a stronger foundation compared to previous drawdowns. A rising Delta Cap also signals capital inflows and long-term investor conviction, even during price corrections. The CryptoQuant analyst shared the following chart showing Delta Cap hovering around $739.4 billion. Although BTC is currently trading below this line, a quick move to $120,000 would likely push the price back above it. The second on-chain factor pointing toward resilience in BTC market structure is the Coinbase Premium Gap, which currently stands at +11.6. The high positive value of the metric suggests stronger demand from US institutions, who are accumulating BTC at a premium. For the uninitiated, the Coinbase Premium Gap measures the price difference of Bitcoin between US exchange Coinbase and global exchanges like Binance. A positive gap means Bitcoin trades at a higher price on Coinbase, often signaling stronger US institutional buying demand. Historically, sustained periods of positive premium have preceded major bullish phases, as institutional accumulation drives price discovery. The analyst concluded: Together, these two metrics point toward a constructive setup: Bitcoin consolidating above $100K with strong institutional support and a long-term valuation floor steadily rising. Corrections, rather than being a sign of weakness, appear to be opportunities for accumulation within a robust structural uptrend. Is BTC Out Of The Woods? Although the two aforementioned on-chain indicators point toward strength in BTC market structure, not all analysts are as optimistic. For instance, a fall below $105,000 might send BTC all the way down to $90,000. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Is Heading To $256K — Here’s When Another analyst recently warned that if BTC loses the support at $108,600 level, then it could fall further to $104,000. A failure to bounce from $104,000 could see BTC test the psychologically important $100,000 level. That said, Bitcoin’s rapidly rising illiquid supply on Binance may play a pivotal role in sending it to a fresh all-time high (ATH). At press time, BTC trades at $109,289, up 0.9% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
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Bitcoin long-term holders have seen their spending accelerate recently, with the largest daily spike of the year taking place on Friday. 1 To 2 Years Old Bitcoin Investors Made Up For The Biggest Part Of The Spike In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed how the activity of the Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) has been looking recently. The LTHs refer to the BTC investors who have been holding onto their coins for more than 155 days. Related Reading: Solana Breaks Out Of Ascending Triangle: Is $300 The Next Stop? Statistically, the longer an investor holds onto their coins, the less likely they are to sell them in the future. As such, the LTHs with their relatively long holding time are considered to be resolute entities. Despite their conviction, however, there are times when even members of this cohort decide to part with their coins. Below is a chart shared by Glassnode that shows how spending from this cohort has fluctuated over the past year. As is visible in the graph, the 14-day simple moving average (SMA) of the Bitcoin volume spent by the LTHs has shot up recently, indicating the HODLers are ramping up their transaction activity. The spike in LTH spending has come after a decline in the BTC price. The timing could be a possible sign that some of the diamond hands are starting to think the bull run is winding down, so they have decided to exit with their profits while they still can. Though while Bitcoin LTH transactions are elevated right now, they are still significantly below the levels observed in the last quarter of 2024. Also, the smoothed data of the 14-day SMA may suggest the development corresponds to an increase in spending over a period, but it turns out that it’s largely due to a single large daily spike. From the chart, it’s apparent that this large spike that occurred on Friday involved around 97,000 BTC, worth a whopping $10.6 billion. This is the largest spending day for the LTHs in 2025 so far. Related Reading: Solana Social Media Hype Hits 11-Week High As Price Jumps 16% The LTH group’s 155-day cutoff means that the cohort covers a rather large range, so here’s another chart, this one breaking down how the different segments of the group have contributed to this event: It would appear that the 1 to 2-year-old Bitcoin LTHs provided the largest part of the spending spike at 34,500 BTC. The 6 to 12 months and 3 to 5 years segments are other standouts, each contributing around 16,000 BTC. BTC Price Bitcoin slipped toward $107,000 during the weekend, but it appears the coin has jumped back to start Monday as its price is now trading around $109,500. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
Tokenized stocks, a new breed of digital assets mirroring the prices of listed companies, could give investors a false sense of ownership and undermine market confidence, according to a top European regulator. Natasha Cazenave, executive director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), cautioned that many tokenized stock products being marketed in the European […]
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