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.
Bitcoin price is expected to face volatility following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, with the cryptocurrency market reacting negatively to previous symposiums and a majority of officials favoring further interest rate hikes, potentially increasing the selling pressure on BTC.
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.
The market reactions to Federal Reserve chiefs' speeches at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium are typically more muted than the significant drop experienced last year, according to Bespoke Investment Group's analysis, with the S&P 500 only falling 2.01% on average during the first two days of the symposium and recording an average gain of 0.3% during the event over the past 20 years.
Both gold and silver saw significant gains as treasury yields declined, driven by poor economic reports from Europe, and the rally in precious metals might be influenced by Chairman Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole economic symposium.
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 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.
Institutional investors hold the power to determine the success or failure of cryptocurrencies, as the novel technology and uncertain regulation have diminished interest and confidence, resulting in a significant decline in value.
Bitcoin could experience a major market correction in September, potentially dropping by more than 16% based on historical performance and predictions by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen.
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'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.
Crypto markets experienced a "Bart Simpson" pattern for the week, as a sell-off following the SEC's decision to postpone Bitcoin ETF decisions erased Tuesday's rally, resulting in a 3.7% slump in cryptocurrency capitalization.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Global search traffic for the term "cryptocurrency" has reached a five-year low, potentially influenced by factors beyond price volatility such as regulatory crackdown and increased knowledge of crypto among the general public.
Crypto funding in August appeared promising with a $819 million investment, but without two large funding rounds, it would have actually shown a decline from July and a significant decline from the same time last year, reflecting a continuing slowdown in the industry.
Aggregate crypto spot and derivatives trading volume declined by 11.5% to $2.09 trillion in August, with low spot-trading volume and fluctuations in derivatives open interest indicating a speculation-driven market, while Binance maintained its top position despite a decrease in market share.
Big tech stocks and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, may underperform in the coming years due to contracting market liquidity and the Federal Reserve's hawkish policies, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts that cryptocurrencies will be a prominent topic in the 2024 US elections as the gap between current crypto policies and the needs of Americans becomes more apparent.
Major cryptocurrencies declined as investors awaited regulatory developments, including the SEC's ruling on a Bitcoin ETF, while Coinbase revealed plans for international expansion and focus on obtaining licenses in key financial jurisdictions.
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).
Cryptocurrency prices experienced a sharp drop and rebound, leading to $256 million in liquidation losses over the past two days, as traders faced a wave of leveraged position closures due to market fears and sudden price swings.
Crypto spot trading volume on exchanges dropped significantly in August, reaching the lowest monthly total since March 2019, due to bearish price action and factors such as SpaceX's Bitcoin sale and Grayscale's victory over the SEC.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies advanced on Friday, but a key technical indicator suggests that losses are likely coming.
Despite claims of a bear market, indicators like website traffic suggest that cryptocurrencies may not be experiencing a decline, as some major platforms have seen a significant drop in traffic while others have experienced an increase.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates, suggesting that significant gains may not be anticipated in the near future.
Ark Invest's recent report highlights the recovery of Bitcoin's realized capitalization, the decline in liquidity and trading volumes, the recent increase in volatility, and the optimistic long-term outlook for the cryptocurrency.
