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Bitcoin Traders Move to Long-Term Holding as Macro Uncertainty Persists

  • Bitcoin exchange volumes at 5-year lows as traders hold BTC long-term amid macro uncertainty.

  • Fed policy perpetuates feeling of uncertainty, inspiring hodling over short-term trading.

  • Instead of quick profits, more see crypto as long-term investment.

  • Bitcoin newcomers' high cost basis acts as resistance to price rises.

  • External interest in Bitcoin remains low, with Google searches at 2020 levels.

cointelegraph.com
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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 price dropped below $26,000 as the approval of a Bitcoin ETF was further delayed by the SEC, reversing the bullish gains from the Grayscale court decision earlier in the week. The crypto market also experienced a decline, with Ethereum's price going down by 3.5% and the overall market cap losing $11.2 billion. However, Maker and Toncoin managed to resist the bearish trend with positive gains. The global macroeconomic landscape also added to the uncertainty, as key economic data raised doubts about a potential interest rate hike.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Bitcoin experienced a decrease in August, with traders successfully predicting a bearish trend using Elliott Wave theory and range movement analysis, resulting in profitable trades; however, further price movements are still uncertain and may be influenced by the decision on the upcoming Bitcoin ETF.
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Bitcoin, the pioneer digital currency, is showing signs of declining interest as trading volumes and search traffic decrease, indicating a period of uncertainty and potential downside movement in the market.
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.
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.
Crypto spot trading volume is at its lowest level since March 2019, indicating a lack of market activity and suggesting that the current market is driven by speculation.
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 are experiencing low volatility and waning investor interest, with Bitcoin remaining below $26,000.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
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.
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 (BTC) could experience a market correction and drop to $20,000 this year, according to a crypto analyst, who points to historical patterns, the presence of a trading gap, and a dip below the 50-week exponential moving average as indicators of a potential decline.
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Bitcoin has been trading in a tight range despite the fall in the S&P 500, indicating that cryptocurrency traders are not panicking and the supply is shifting to stronger hands.
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a sixth day of decline, with a previous bullish trend fading, causing them to return to familiar trading ranges.
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Coinbase's spot trading volume has dropped by over 50% in Q3 2023, indicating a shift in interest in cryptocurrency trading, while gaining market share as competitor exchanges face increased regulatory scrutiny.
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.
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