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 bulls could be at risk of a trap if a Bitcoin ETF is approved, as it may lead to sellers unloading their positions and causing a potential price drop to $32,000 to $35,000, according to crypto analyst DonAlt.
Bitcoin bulls may be disappointed as a monthly technical indicator suggests a weakening of upward momentum, potentially leading to a long and drawn-out basing process.
Bitcoin is expected to experience a corrective move before resuming its bullish momentum and potentially surpassing its previous highs, according to a pseudonymous analyst who accurately predicted the lowest price of the cryptocurrency during the 2018 bear market.
Bitcoin's daily chart is showing a death cross, indicating short-term price momentum underperforming the long term, potentially leading to a bearish trend, while the strengthening U.S. dollar and macro developments suggest tough times ahead for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's recent 5% increase after testing the $25,000 support level doesn't necessarily indicate a victory for bulls, as Bitcoin has struggled to gain momentum despite significant catalysts, while bears have their own advantages like ongoing legal cases and financial troubles for Digital Currency Group. Derivatives metrics show a lack of demand for leveraged long positions, but options markets indicate equal odds for both bullish and bearish price movements.
Bitcoin's weakness suggests that bears are still in control, but bulls are likely to defend the $26,000 level and aim for a positive monthly close, while macroeconomic factors and the strength of the US dollar pose risks to the cryptocurrency recovery.
Bitcoin futures prices are lower in early U.S. trading, but the bulls still have the advantage and are keeping the price uptrend alive.
Bitcoin's price may experience a significant drop to $19,000 before entering a full bull market next year, according to a trader who accurately predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom; the trader also suggests that the smart contract platform Avalanche's altcoin bounce is over after failing to break resistance at $11.
Bitcoin futures prices are weaker as bears gain momentum, with bulls needing to show fresh power to restart the price uptrend.
Bitcoin bears could face an uphill battle as the potential approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund and the upcoming halving event could lead to a significant price increase in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin futures prices are higher in early U.S. trading, with bulls and bears on a level playing field and the next direction of trend to be determined by a breakout above the resistance line or below the support line.
