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.
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, experienced a price crash following concerns about the Federal Reserve and the delay of a spot Bitcoin ETF decision by the SEC, sparking anticipation for upcoming ETF decisions by BlackRock and other asset managers.
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.
Analyst Nicholas Mertens warns that both Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to face significant challenges and potential price declines, with Ethereum at risk of breaking support and dropping below $1,000 due to a lack of buyers.
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.
Bitcoin's value dropped 4.91% to $25,957, losing $1,341, while the price of Ether, a coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, also declined.
Bitcoin and major tokens have experienced losses as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delays key ETF decisions, dampening hopes of a long-term recovery.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline as analysts predict further decreases ahead.
The United States Federal Reserve's financial woes and potential implications for cryptocurrency are discussed on the latest episode of "Macro Markets," highlighting challenges posed by inflation and the consequences of loose monetary policies during the pandemic.
Bitcoin is recovering from a "black swan" event similar to the 2020 COVID-19 crash, as on-chain data shows a spike in loss-making unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs), indicating potential selling pressure in the market.
Bitcoin's weak performance and its potential "double top" structure raise concerns of more downside, with predictions of new local lows; however, there are indications that Bitcoin may experience a major shakeout before rebounding to "fair value" and the 200-week EMA near $25,600 may offer some optimism; debate ensues over the possibility of Bitcoin filling the $20,000 CME futures gap; liquidity levels on BTC/USD markets continue to increase, adding to bearish predictions; ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release on September 14 brings potential volatility to the market and may impact crypto market expectations.
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.
Investors are concerned about the downside potential of Bitcoin due to looming FTX liquidations and the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening, leading to a negative correlation between Bitcoin's price and implied volatility.
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.
The price of bitcoin rebounds by 4.5% as fears around FTX liquidations ease and investors cover short positions, but uncertainty remains due to weakened momentum and lack of clear market catalysts.
Analyst Bluntz predicts that Ethereum (ETH) will continue its bearish price action and potentially drop to $1,440 before rallying, while other trader Benjamin Cowen believes the digital asset could experience a massive freefall, potentially reaching lows below $800.
Bitcoin's vulnerability to contracting global liquidity is highlighted by Bloomberg Intelligence's crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts, who suggests that the cryptocurrency will only turn bullish when global liquidity levels expand, warning that it is unlikely to rise until liquidity reverses and anticipating that institutional investors will only show significant demand for digital assets once liquidity rises.
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.
Bitcoin and other digital assets are at risk of a deeper market correction due to the contraction of stablecoin liquidity, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten.
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.
Ether (ETH) has shifted from being deflationary to inflationary due to decreasing network activity on Ethereum, which could negatively impact the token's price, according to analysts. The decline in network fees and the adoption of layer 2 networks have contributed to the increase in ETH supply, reversing its previous deflationary trend. This has raised concerns among crypto observers who predict bearish developments for ETH, including a potential drop to as low as $1,000.
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 and Ether fell below key price levels as cryptocurrency markets retreated following the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates, with more downward movement expected for Bitcoin as it fails to break its 50-day moving average, while Ether's failure to rally above the $1,650 support level could have significant implications for altcoin sentiment.
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).
Short sellers of ether (ETH) faced significant liquidations as major financial firms planned to launch ether futures ETFs in the U.S., leading to a 5% price increase and a surge in trading volumes.
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains in the crypto market driven by factors such as the announcement of an Ethereum futures ETF, a rise in the S&P 500 index, and short liquidations, with the rest of the market also experiencing bullish gains.
The U.S. economy is experiencing turbulence, as inflation rates rise and U.S. Treasuries lose value, leading to concerns about whether Bitcoin and risk-on assets will be negatively impacted by higher interest rates and a cooling monetary policy.
Fidelity Investments' global macro director believes that a recession could lead to a significant rally for Bitcoin, with the potential for prices to reach $96,210 by the end of 2025 if interest rates decline. He also suggests that Bitcoin's correlation with equities has decreased, making it a potential source of uncorrelated returns in the next market cycle.
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 and other major cryptocurrencies experienced mixed movements as low volatility returned to the market after a period of optimism surrounding ETFs.
The launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted little interest from investors, causing the price of Ether to drop to its lowest compared to Bitcoin since July 2022, prompting experts to advise rotating back to Bitcoin.
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.
The price of Bitcoin showed short-term strength but lacked significant support from trading volumes, derivatives, and confidence in the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, as concerns about an economic downturn and macroeconomic forces exerted downward pressure on its price.
Bitcoin could face difficulties in the long term due to tightening liquidity in the current macroeconomic environment, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten. Merten believes that Bitcoin's price is heavily influenced by monetary policy and warns that if sentiment turns bearish, investors may start cashing out.
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.
