Bitcoin's current market structure is similar to its setup before reaching its all-time high in November 2021, suggesting a potential bullish trajectory for the leading cryptocurrency, according to crypto expert Credible Crypto, who believes a breakout from the accumulation range could lead to a 120% rally and new all-time highs this year. However, a drop below $24.8k would invalidate this prediction.
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, reached a two-month low due to risk aversion in global markets triggered by concerns about China's economy and U.S. interest rates, as well as a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX sold its bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin and Ether both rose over 3% as the crypto market recovered from its losses last week, while alternative cryptocurrencies also saw gains; however, experts remain divided on the future of prices, with some predicting continued downtrend and others expecting a rebound.
Bitcoin and Ether rose over 3% to reach their highest prices in a week, while Solana, NEAR, Cardano, Polkadot, and Binance's altcoins also experienced gains, following a surge in traditional markets; however, experts predict that the downtrend in digital assets may continue for the next few weeks.
Bitcoin's price rose nearly 5% to just below $26,800, driven by a rally in traditional markets and increased trading volumes, while bankrupt exchange FTX seeks to sell its crypto holdings with the help of Galaxy Digital and Binance discontinues its crypto-backed debit card in Latin America and the Middle East.
Large ether (ETH) investors took advantage of lower prices following a market tumble to accumulate $94 million worth of ETH, while large bitcoin investors added $309 million worth of BTC to their wallets.
Bitcoin remains on track for a massive bull cycle despite recent price decline, as indicated by broader indicators of its price patterns and the use of logarithmic growth curves. The 200-week moving average is seen as less significant as a key price support level for Bitcoin, and the analyst is also looking for an entry point for Ethereum.
A surge in global interest in acquiring Bitcoin has been observed, with Nigeria leading the way, as investors anticipate a potential rally driven by upcoming events in the crypto sphere and the approval possibility of the inaugural spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the SEC. Bitcoin's evolving role as a possible store of value is reflected in low exchange-held supplies, while technical analysis suggests a bearish sentiment but a potential reach of $26,500 and the $30,000 milestone.
The top 10 Ethereum addresses now control over 35% of the total ETH supply, raising concerns about the decentralization of the network and the power held by large holders.
The 10 largest Ethereum wallets are adding more ETH while the price remains low, now holding over 35% of the circulating supply, taking advantage of smaller investors who have been selling due to fear of a further price drop.
Ethereum's price has surpassed Bitcoin's in the second half of 2023, as investor sentiment towards Ethereum has improved and Bitcoin dominance has declined, indicating a shift towards altcoins; Ethereum's oversold status and resilient consolidation above $1,500 suggest a potential bullish reversal in the coming days, but a drop below $1,500 is possible if bears gain control.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline, with Bitcoin falling below $26,000, as traders remain cautious following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech.
Bitcoin's trading volume has reached its lowest level in four years, with investors waiting for reasons to reenter the market, as the price of bitcoin remains up 57% for the year but has struggled to rebound from its recent decline.
Bitcoin's price is closely linked to stock prices and has seen significant growth, outperforming Amazon over a 12-year period, according to Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone; however, he is skeptical about its move into the mainstream and warns of potential price declines when the masses invest. Other analysts speculate on Bitcoin's price, with predictions ranging from a dip to $23,500 to exceeding $30,000 by year-end. McGlone is known for identifying unique trends in Bitcoin, and JPMorgan suggests that the recent crypto asset selloffs are mostly over.
Bitcoin pulled back from its all-time high above $28,000 as investors analyzed the implications of Grayscale's court victory against the SEC, with the cryptocurrency dropping 2% to $27,240, while Ether decreased 1.7% to just above $1,700, leading to a decline in the broader crypto market.
The number of bitcoin held in centralized exchange addresses has reached its lowest level in over five years, reflecting growing market sophistication and the rise of services like crypto custodian Copper's ClearLoop, which allows users to trade without moving funds to exchanges. This decline in exchange reserves suggests a shift towards self-custody and a long-term investment approach by investors.
Bitcoin's spot trading volumes for the current quarter have been significantly lower compared to previous quarters, potentially indicating a decline of around 14% month over month, while Ethereum's trading volumes are also at a level not seen since 2019, suggesting a similar trend for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets have been liquidated as Bitcoin's price falls below $26,000, with the majority of the liquidations coming from exchanges such as OKX, Binance, and ByBit.
Despite the current market conditions, a crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a significant upward movement, potentially forming a bullish higher-low setup after a possible drop to around $23,600.
Bitcoin is trading near the $26,000 level and uncertainty about its next move suggests a limited downside in the near term, with hopes for approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund by the SEC potentially providing support.
Bitcoin continues to trade below $26,000, with the crypto market experiencing a sideways trend, while Deribit's options segment saw increased trading volume in August.
Ether's price has been supported by the Federal Reserve's injection of $300 billion, but doubts are growing about its ability to sustain this level due to bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market and declining metrics on the Ethereum network, including a decrease in the number of ETH investors and a decline in activity on decentralized applications. Competitors such as Solana are also benefiting from stablecoin volumes, and there is an increased likelihood of Ether's price dropping below the $1,600 support level.
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stagnant below $26,000, with investors waiting for further developments in the cryptocurrency market and the wider economy, while Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform BTC in September and October due to the potential approval of the first ether ETF in mid-October. Additionally, SOMA Finance plans to sell tokens that represent a financial interest, addressing the criticism that crypto tokens lack equity or debt claims. Binance continues to dominate the crypto market as the leading exchange.
Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, a key Bitcoin metric shows that 95% of the existing supply of Bitcoin has not moved in the past 30 days, indicating strong holding behavior and potential for a price rally with a buy-side catalyst.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
Traditional exchanges, such as Nasdaq, are also venturing into the cryptocurrency space alongside companies like BlackRock.
Bitcoin could decline by more than 60% if Apple's market cap continues to decline, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten. A plummeting Apple market cap would have a significant impact on Bitcoin and other equities.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
Institutions have been selling Ethereum in large quantities, with $108 million in sales this year, making it the least loved digital asset among exchange-traded product investors, but the launch of an Ethereum ETF by Cathie Wood's Ark Invest may change this trend.
Bitcoin's hash rate is near a record high, addresses holding 0.1 BTC are at an all-time high, and the amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges is declining, indicating bullish fundamentals for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies have been struggling recently despite the market conditions, as the bitcoin price drops and Coinbase plans to integrate bitcoin's lightning network, potentially causing crypto price chaos.
The percentage of bitcoin's circulating supply that has been active onchain recently has reached a record low, indicating supply-side weakness and potentially setting the stage for a significant price rally.
Analysts predict increased volatility and a potential recovery for the Ether market as the count of daily active Ethereum addresses reaches a second-highest record, indicating growing demand for the cryptocurrency.
The amount of stablecoin USDT on crypto exchanges is increasing, which is seen as a positive sign, while the supply of Bitcoin and Ethereum on exchanges is decreasing, indicating strong holding sentiment and potential future buying interest.
Bitcoin (BTC) surpasses $27,000, while ether (ETH) holds support levels, but interest-rate decisions this week may bring downward pressure; overall market capitalization grows just 0.4% in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin's market dominance rate has reached its strongest level in a month, rising to 50.2%, as risks rise for the rest of the cryptocurrency sector, while alternative cryptocurrencies may be on the brink of breaking lower.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
The ether-to-bitcoin ratio has reached a 14-month low as significant token holders, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, move coins to crypto exchanges, potentially indicating an upcoming sell-off.
Bitcoin holders are accumulating the cryptocurrency as inactive Bitcoin addresses reach record highs, indicating long-term holding, while BTC outflows from exchanges decrease.
Ether (ETH) has experienced a modest increase in price in 2023, but it is still trading significantly below its peak in November 2021, raising questions among investors about the reasons behind the decline and potential catalysts for a reversal. The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, as well as regulatory uncertainties surrounding the Ethereum ICO, remain sources of concern. However, positive surprises such as the request for a spot Ether ETF and Ethereum's position to benefit from Bitcoin-related catalysts give hope to investors.
Deep-pocketed crypto investors have moved over $660 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink as Bitcoin's price drops below $27,000.
