Bitcoin analysts doubt BTC price rally as $23K target gains popularity
Bitcoin (BTC) drifted towards $27,000 as buyer interest remains low and analysts caution about a potential downside, despite a recent legal victory for Grayscale.
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Posted 8/30/2023, 3:05:11 PM
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Bitcoin drops below $26,000 as market awaits central bankers' meeting at Jackson Hole, BNB hits lowest level in over a year due to regulatory and legal pressure, and Australia delays decision on central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to unresolved issues.
Bitcoin has made a significant move upwards, approaching $27,000 after days of stagnation, although other cryptocurrencies such as SOL, ADA, TON, and MKR have outperformed it.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $26,000, losing most of its gains from the previous day, as both cryptocurrencies and traditional markets experience a significant downtrend.
Bitcoin is predicted to reach a price of $148,000 after the next halving in April 2024, according to Pantera Capital, which manages $3.5 billion worth of assets, and notes that recent events such as the XRP ruling and endorsements by BlackRock are likely to contribute to the next bull market for digital assets.
Bitcoin briefly dipped below $26,000 after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of raising interest rates again, but has since rebounded to over $26,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) remained relatively unchanged this week with a price of around $26,000, while the crypto market saw developments such as increased Bitcoin mining difficulty, negative reports on Binance, and the integration of USD Coin (USDC) on multiple blockchains. Additionally, there were updates on regulations, legal matters, crimes, and NFTs.
The average transaction fee on the Bitcoin network has dropped by over 15% due to a decrease in daily transactions, while the price of BTC remains stagnant at around $26,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) may present a favorable opportunity to buy at a support zone with a "100% long hit rate" at $23,000-$24,000, according to analysis by Capriole Investments, which cites historical price floors and the average miner's electricity cost as supporting factors.
Bitcoin price hovers around $28,000 as traders await the release of US Core PCE Price Index data, with expectations of a rise in inflation influencing future rate hikes.
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.
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $27,000, buoyed by the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), indicating a potential bottoming out and bullish price action despite bearish market predictions.
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen believes that Bitcoin is likely to follow its historical bearish price action seen in pre-halving years and predicts that the cryptocurrency will remain within a range of $12,000 to $35,000 for the rest of 2023.
Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to retest long-term support at around $23,000, as on-chain data suggests that current levels may not hold the market up for long.
Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week below $26,000, with traders closely monitoring the $25,900 level as a potential support zone to determine future price movements. There is a possibility of Bitcoin entering a bearish scenario with sub-$20,000 levels, but a bullish revival above $26,000 is considered less likely.
Bitcoin price action remains uncertain as traders and analysts are divided on its next moves, with downside predictions ranging from $25,000 to $23,000 and concerns of a potential double top structure if the $26,000 level is not reclaimed, while network fundamentals consolidate recent gains and macro markets stay quiet.
Bitcoin remains in a tight range between $25,800 and $26,000 after a recent price spike, as the SEC's delay in key ETF decisions dampens hopes of a long-term recovery in the market.
Crypto analyst 'Sunnydecree' highlighted the paradoxical behavior of people being hesitant to buy Bitcoin at $26,000, despite major asset managers like BlackRock seeking to enter the crypto space and the potential for future price increases.
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.
Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline of nearly 20% since Standard Chartered's prediction of reaching $120,000, with the cryptocurrency falling for a second consecutive month amid a broader sell-off in financial markets.
Bitcoin is predicted to reach $22,000 due to worsening investor sentiment and the impact of lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, while BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes claims the bull market began in March.
Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $35,000 by the end of 2023, according to veteran analyst Filbfilb, who also predicts a potential price dip to the low $20,000 range before a reversal in Q4 and a price target of $46,000 by the 2024 halving. He believes that altcoins like XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) could perform well in the next cycle.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing low volatility and waning investor interest, with Bitcoin remaining below $26,000.
Bitcoin showed some signs of stirring from its September stupor, rising around 3% to $26,400 before dropping back below $26,000, while Coinbase plans to expand internationally and MicroStrategy's bitcoin impairment losses may be resolved with changes to accounting standards.
Bitcoin trades at $25,933, up 0.66% as U.S. CPI data is anticipated to show a small increase in August, driven by rising oil prices, while digital assets remain stable due to short covering and liquidity crunch, although a sustained bullish momentum is yet to be seen; meanwhile, the price of CRV token falls by 3.3% following negative events and selling pressure.
Bitcoin's recent dip below $25,000 is seen by some as a buying opportunity, but the low amount of BTC changing hands and the risks associated with a potential price increase suggest otherwise.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new September highs as markets reacted positively to macroeconomic and crypto industry news, with the cryptocurrency trading at around $26,300, up 5.5% from its September lows; traders have expressed optimism about Bitcoin's recent performance and potential future breakout if a Bitcoin spot price ETF is approved by U.S. regulators in the coming months, while some remain cautious and predict a potential relief rally before a further decline in on-chain volume.
Bitcoin stabilizes around $26,500 as it prepares for the upcoming FOMC meeting, with traders expecting the cryptocurrency to continue trading within the $25,000-$27,000 range in the short term.
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 (BTC) briefly surpassed $27,000 before experiencing a 2% drop, resulting in liquidations of approximately $100 million in leveraged trading positions, with short traders suffering $60 million in losses and long traders experiencing $40 million in losses.
Crypto strategist Credible Crypto suggests that Bitcoin could dip to around $24,900 but still remain on track for a bull market cycle, and he is closely monitoring Bitcoin options open interest as an indicator for the market bottom.
Bitcoin (BTC) price remains stagnant and unaffected by recent macroeconomic events, leading traders to believe that it will continue to trade within a range until proven otherwise.
BTC slid to $26,500 as interest rates and the US dollar surged, putting pressure on crypto firms, and an equity sell-off may drag BTC price lower.
Deep-pocketed crypto investors have moved over $660 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink as Bitcoin's price drops below $27,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a slight decrease in price after predictions of reaching $20,000 resurfaced, with market participants anticipating a "slow grind" to $28,500.