Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, reached a two-month low due to risk aversion in global markets triggered by concerns about China's economy and U.S. interest rates, as well as a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX sold its bitcoin holdings.
Bitcoin's recent surge in value may be attributed to a $10 billion investment by whales, Robinhood's involvement in a $3 billion Bitcoin purchase, and JPMorgan analysts predicting an end to the crypto bear market.
Bitcoin's velocity has decreased to a 3-year low, potentially suggesting that whales are holding onto their positions rather than transferring ownership to new investors. Meanwhile, select altcoins like Toncoin, Monero, Mantle, and Quant are showing signs of strength and could present short-term trading opportunities depending on Bitcoin's next move.
BTC's illiquid supply now makes up 80% of the total BTC tokens in circulation, indicating a shift towards long-term investment, while low exchange volumes could lead to volatile price swings; Bitcoin whales have begun adding to their stockpiles, signaling confidence in an upcoming bullish trend.
Bitcoin's price is closely linked to stock prices and has seen significant growth, outperforming Amazon over a 12-year period, according to Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone; however, he is skeptical about its move into the mainstream and warns of potential price declines when the masses invest. Other analysts speculate on Bitcoin's price, with predictions ranging from a dip to $23,500 to exceeding $30,000 by year-end. McGlone is known for identifying unique trends in Bitcoin, and JPMorgan suggests that the recent crypto asset selloffs are mostly over.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez warns that Chainlink (LINK) could experience a significant correction of up to 50% as whale transactions decline, indicating a lack of trading interest, while Bitcoin (BTC) may drop 10% if it loses key support and Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 blockchain Optimism (OP) is showing bearish signals with a potential drop of over 47%.
A blue-chip altcoin, Chainlink (LINK), may experience a bullish rally based on various analytics, while whales and sharks have accumulated $71 million worth of Maker (MKR) tokens, and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has seen a price rebound, according to Santiment.
Some altcoins like OKB, Ocean Protocol (OCEAN), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Toncoin (TON) show potential for bullish trends in September, with OKB potentially hitting a new all-time high at $72.10. However, a breakdown in the support areas could result in bearish trends for these cryptocurrencies.
Chainlink (LINK) may be on the verge of a bullish breakout against Bitcoin (BTC), according to crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe, who believes that the recent launch of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) could significantly boost Chainlink's value.
Chainlink (LINK) is expected to continue trading within a range for several months before breaking out, according to popular crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa, who recommends buying and holding the coin for six months before selling it at a higher price; the trader also discusses the potential of other cryptocurrencies, including Avalanche (AVAX), Fantom (FTM), and Rollbit's native token RLB.
Chainlink (LINK) is expected to break out of its trading range and experience significant price growth, according to a popular crypto trader, while Bitcoin (BTC) is predicted to cross the 200-day SMA and rally to $28,000 by September 18th. However, the trader suggests Polygon (MATIC) may see a 42% decline and the native token of the Bored Ape Yacht Club community, ApeCoin (APE), is expected to collapse.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced stable prices over the week, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Toncoin (TON) saw notable price increases, and Stellar (XLM) suffered a decrease; Sony is developing a blockchain network in collaboration with Startale Labs, PayPal launched crypto to USD off-ramps, and Deutsche Bank partnered with Taurus for custody and tokenization services.
Chainlink's LINK tokens have seen significant movements in the market, particularly with transfers from notable Chainlink wallets injecting a substantial number of tokens into various platforms, raising concerns about the asset's stability and future price trajectory.
Deep-pocketed crypto investors have moved over $660 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink as Bitcoin's price drops below $27,000.
Chainlink's LINK token outperformed the top 20 cryptocurrencies in the past week with a 14% gain, supported by increased network activity and adoption of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), while other major cryptocurrencies performed poorly.
Chainlink (LINK) is predicted to outperform other altcoins in the next bull cycle due to its solid fundamentals and its role as core infrastructure for numerous projects, according to crypto strategist Altcoin Sherpa. On the other hand, Altcoin Sherpa believes that Rollbit Coin (RLB) may decline in price in the coming weeks. Additionally, Altcoin Sherpa warns that Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially drop close to $20,000 as it struggles to maintain its bullish momentum.
The Loom Network (LOOM) has experienced a 242% rally this month and has been listed on the leading crypto exchange platform, Gate.io.
Crypto analytics firm Santiment reports that the prices of eight altcoins are poised to rise, as the supplies of their native tokens on exchanges decrease and transactions by whales increase, while Bitcoin's social dominance has fallen to a three-month low.
Chainlink (LINK) is considered a solid long-term play in the crypto market due to its potential for significant gains once it breaks out of its accumulation range, according to an influential trader.
Ethereum-based altcoin Chainlink (LINK) is predicted to experience a final correction before doubling in price, potentially reaching $12-$15 by 2024, according to crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe, who expects other altcoins to continue gaining momentum as long as Bitcoin remains consolidated. Bitcoin, on the other hand, could rally to $30,000 if it successfully retests the $26,700-$26,900 range.
Chainlink (LINK) is predicted to have a bullish breakout, potentially doubling in price to around $14, according to an analyst who accurately predicted the crypto bottom in November 2022. However, the analyst notes that the price action of Bitcoin (BTC) will also play a significant role in Chainlink's future performance.
Despite multiple unsuccessful attempts to break out from a long-term descending resistance trendline, Chainlink (LINK) is currently in a bullish trend as indicated by the increasing RSI and accumulation by long-term holders and institutional wallets. However, if the price falls below the $6.95 support level, a bearish trend may continue with a potential drop to $6.35.
Chainlink (LINK) has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other altcoins since September, becoming the leading decentralized blockchain oracle solution; however, concerns arise as the price faces a 10% correction and breaking the $7.20 support level may erase previous gains. The recent surge in LINK's value can be attributed to successful tests by SWIFT and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), but changes to Chainlink's multisig and a decline in protocol fees have reduced investor interest.
Bitcoin strategist Altcoin Sherpa predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually reach its all-time high of around $69,000, while also suggesting that Chainlink (LINK) will break out of its accumulation range and that Avalanche (AVAX) will see a 14% increase in the midterm.
Large Ethereum holders have been selling off their holdings, while Bitcoin whales have been accumulating, prompting speculation about the different sentiments among the two groups and leading to debates on regulatory concerns and the complexity of smart contracts.
Altcoin Loom Network (LOOM) has surged over 31% in less than a day as a large whale, potentially Korean exchange Upbit, accumulates nearly $6 million worth of coins, with the entity controlling about half of LOOM's total supply.
