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Crypto Slumps as Bitcoin Drops Below $26K, Ether Sinks Under $1,600; Stocks Fall After Hawkish Fed Outlook

  • Bitcoin fell below $26,300 on Monday morning in Asia, with more declines expected as it failed to break past its 50-day moving average.

  • Ether also dipped below $1,600 to its lowest level since Thursday, with its failure to rally past $1,650 raising concerns.

  • Toncoin led top 10 loser cryptos with a 4.22% slide over 24 hours after a monthly gain of over 50%.

  • U.S. stocks closed lower Friday after Fed's hawkish policy outlook, with traders seen as overly optimistic ahead of the meeting.

  • Fed governor said further rate hikes likely needed with oil price rises risking inflation progress; Fed meets again Nov. 1.

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Bitcoin's price chart resembles the stock market in the 1930s, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could be heading towards a major drop, according to Bloomberg's senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable downturn, with the total market capitalization falling by 10% and triggering significant liquidations on futures contracts, attributed to factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, delays in approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), financial difficulties within the Digital Currency Group (DCG), regulatory tightening, and a strengthening US dollar.
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 Ethereum prices dipped below key levels, while the global crypto market cap saw a slight decline; Astar was the biggest gainer and Maker was the biggest loser over the past 24 hours.
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 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.
Bitcoin prices experienced a sudden drop last week, with analysts attributing it to large liquidations of perpetual futures and a report that SpaceX had sold the cryptocurrency, while industry insiders have mixed opinions on the impact of spot bitcoin ETFs and Coinbase's investment in Circle.
Altcoin Pepe has seen a significant drop against Bitcoin, leading crypto strategist Credible Crypto to warn of potential similar price declines for other altcoins, while also predicting a rise in Bitcoin's dominance in the market.
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 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.
Crypto prices, including bitcoin and major tokens, experienced a decline due to profit-taking and a general risk-off environment, erasing gains from Grayscale's court victory, with prices weakening ahead of the U.S. jobs report release.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline as analysts predict further declines in the market.
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's price has fallen below its 200-week moving average, indicating a bearish trend, but historical data suggests that this could be a buying opportunity for patient investors.
Bitcoin must surpass a key price level in order to signal the end of its price stagnation, according to analyst Credible Crypto, who believes that Bitcoin dominance is rising and altcoins will suffer as a result.
Crypto markets experienced a decline as FTX's potential selling pressure raised concerns, causing Bitcoin to fall below $25,000 for the first time since mid-June, and altcoins to underperform, particularly Solana (SOL).
The recent decline in the price of Bitcoin has raised concerns of a larger market downtrend, with Ethereum and Ripple also at risk of falling if Bitcoin weakens further.
Cryptocurrency prices remained stable as inflation in the U.S. surpassed economists' expectations, with Bitcoin trading at around $26,100 and Ethereum experiencing a slight dip of 0.5%. The Federal Reserve will consider this report, among other factors, for its upcoming interest rate announcement on September 20. While inflation has decreased since June, it still exceeds the Fed's target of 2% annually. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy costs, decreased to 4.3% in August compared to July's 4.7%.
August saw the crypto markets experience a downturn, with Bitcoin and Ether losing significant value due to liquidations on the derivatives market, while venture capital investment in the blockchain industry hit a new low and derivatives drove negative sentiment for Bitcoin.
Ether's price has recovered 6% after hitting a critical support level, but questions remain about whether it can reach $1,850 due to challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, high network fees, and declining smart contract activity. Additionally, derivatives metrics indicate reduced interest from leveraged long positions, suggesting a bearish sentiment in the market.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in prices due to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, signaling an anticipated return to range-bound trading.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline in prices due to a strengthening dollar and risk-aversion, but there is hope for a rebound.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana could experience significant price declines, with Bitcoin potentially dropping by over 20% and Ethereum and Solana also facing dips, according to crypto strategist Kaleo.
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, experienced a rally as low-risk assets weakened and the SEC showed signs of accelerating the rollout of certain Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bitcoin's price has fallen in the third quarter of 2023, but a positive monthly close in September suggests a potential recovery, and altcoins are also showing signs of strength, with Bitcoin's relief rally potentially reaching $28,000.
Bitcoin surged over 4.5% to reach its highest level in more than a month, while Ether crossed over $1,700 as crypto prices rallied on Monday, with the catalyst for this sudden move not immediately clear but potentially linked to the launch of several ether futures ETFs, indicating a positive sign for the crypto industry.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $28,000 due to profit-taking and changing on-chain metrics, dampening price rises, while other cryptocurrencies also experienced losses.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in value following the disappointing launch of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the increase in bond yields.
Bitcoin's price dropped 4.5% after failing to break resistance at $28,500 due to disappointing performance of Ether (ETH) futures ETFs and concerns about an upcoming economic downturn, while the traditional finance industry's impact on investor confidence is discussed.
Bitcoin could potentially face a 60% price drop, as liquidity remains negative and global rates continue to rise, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone. He also suggests that a stock market drawdown related to a recession poses the biggest risk for the overall cryptocurrency sector.
Bitcoin experienced a brief rally above $28,000 but quickly dropped to $27,300, remaining relatively flat compared to the wider crypto market; however, it is still defying the market rout in equity and U.S. Treasury bond trading, signaling a bull market, according to ByteTree's chief investment officer.
Bitcoin could potentially experience a short-term reversal due to recent price increases, and the underperformance of ether futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has had a negative impact on major cryptocurrencies.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline as investors awaited crucial jobs data that could impact interest rates, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all seeing price drops.
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are down following the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed slowing inflation, with experts noting that investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset and CPI figures are becoming less relevant for the crypto market.
The crypto market experienced a significant downturn this week, with Ethereum being hit particularly hard, trading at its lowest point since March. Other major coins and tokens, including Toncoin, Solana, Ripple, Polygon, and Bitcoin Cash, also suffered losses. Only Bitcoin saw a relatively smaller decline.
Ether (ETH) has underperformed bitcoin (BTC) this year and this trend is likely to continue as the U.S. Treasury bond market shows signs of dis-inversion, which could have a greater negative impact on ether than bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets experienced a slight decline, but remained at high levels as investors hope for regulatory approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.