China's historical dominance in the crypto industry persists despite periodic crackdowns, with many crypto companies still earning a significant portion of their revenue from the country and maintaining unofficial channels of liquidity; China's economic uncertainty, including concerns about future crackdowns and a collapsing real estate market, can impact global crypto markets.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are facing intense pressure as prices drop and short-term holders offload their assets, signaling a possible capitulation phase and suggesting further downside potential. Additionally, major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano have witnessed a decline in their Total Value Locked (TVL) over the past week, indicating a decrease in popularity and utilization in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, caused confusion by mistakenly announcing on social media that euro transactions were no longer available, but it was clarified that euro transactions will continue until September 25th with Binance's banking partner in the region. However, the exchange is currently facing legal troubles and difficulties in various countries, making it challenging to find alternatives.
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 Ether rose over 3% to reach their highest prices in a week, while Solana, NEAR, Cardano, Polkadot, and Binance's altcoins also experienced gains, following a surge in traditional markets; however, experts predict that the downtrend in digital assets may continue for the next few weeks.
Bitcoin and altcoins are currently in a ranging market, with uncertainty about the next directional move, making it advisable to wait for a breakout before placing large bets.
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for a potential larger financial event in September that could significantly impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and the wider digital asset landscape.
XRP's trade volume has surged on top crypto exchanges, despite its recent decline in price, while other altcoins are struggling to reach their yearly high trade volumes.
The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market has led to the liquidation of long positions and a decrease in market capitalization, but five undervalued cryptocurrencies trading below $0.1, including VeChain (VET), SNM (SONM), MVL (MVL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Hedera (HBAR), have the potential for a rebound in the future.
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.
Altcoins in the top 100 are struggling to recover, but three undervalued cryptocurrencies (AUCTION, LINA, and SRM) offer traders a buying opportunity, according to on-chain analysts at Santiment.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a recent decline in prices, particularly for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, leading to concerns among traders and investors. Despite this, there is optimism surrounding the performance of the top 5 altcoins (DOGE, SHIB, SFP, OCEAN, FET) in the coming weeks, with AI-driven projects generating hype and potential gains.
XRP emerges as the most traded asset on top South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, indicating sustained interest in the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
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.
The supply of Bitcoin on crypto exchanges is currently at its lowest level in over half a decade, with only 5.8% of the overall supply sitting on exchange platforms, while Bitcoin is also leading in terms of address activity; meanwhile, the 10 largest addresses associated with Ethereum are holding over 35% of ETH's overall supply, likely due to smaller investors selling off their holdings during the recent market dip.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe suggests that altcoins, including Ethereum, are following a historical pattern before Bitcoin halving events, indicating a potential bullish move in the market.
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.
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets have been liquidated as Bitcoin's price falls below $26,000, with the majority of the liquidations coming from exchanges such as OKX, Binance, and ByBit.
Most of the top cryptocurrencies remain stable, with minimal gains or losses over the past week, except for TON, which increased by 22%, and Bitcoin Cash, which rose by 8.6%, driven by positive developments in the TON ecosystem and the Grayscale/SEC news.
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.
Market makers in the crypto sector are facing challenges as costs increase and investors shy away from the market following a $2 trillion crash, leading to efforts to mitigate risks and a decline in profitability, with providers diversifying their activities across exchanges and storing digital assets away from trading venues. The market-making sector is experiencing a drop in profitability due to the use of intermediaries and collateral, and the industry has recognized the need for higher costs and increased risk management.+
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stagnant below $26,000, with investors waiting for further developments in the cryptocurrency market and the wider economy, while Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform BTC in September and October due to the potential approval of the first ether ETF in mid-October. Additionally, SOMA Finance plans to sell tokens that represent a financial interest, addressing the criticism that crypto tokens lack equity or debt claims. Binance continues to dominate the crypto market as the leading exchange.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is experiencing the departure of two key executives in the Russian market, raising questions about the company's future in the region amidst regulatory challenges and potential sanctions.
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.
Despite Visa's announcement and warnings from Binance's CEO, major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are struggling in a bearish trend while a top Federal Reserve official expresses deep concern over the $120 billion stablecoin market.
Binance.US CEO departs and workforce is reduced as the crypto exchange faces pressure from regulatory actions, while BitMEX launches a prediction market and FTX amends its crypto asset sale proposal.
Crypto investors are discussing their favorite altcoins that have the potential to make them "incredibly rich," with coins like DeFiChain, Solana, Shiba Inu, and Ethereum being mentioned among others.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies have been struggling recently despite the market conditions, as the bitcoin price drops and Coinbase plans to integrate bitcoin's lightning network, potentially causing crypto price chaos.
The crypto industry experienced significant capital outflows of $55 billion in August, leading to a liquidity crunch that allows isolated events to have a greater impact on prices and market movements, according to an analysis from Bitfinex.
Bitcoin could potentially surge over 70% in a move similar to 2015, as crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe observes patterns that indicate a sustained trading range before a significant upside move ahead of the 2016 halving event.
Bitcoin's market dominance rate has reached its strongest level in a month, rising to 50.2%, as risks rise for the rest of the cryptocurrency sector, while alternative cryptocurrencies may be on the brink of breaking lower.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
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.
Crypto analyst Nicholas Merten predicts a significant contraction in the total market capitalization of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, with Bitcoin potentially facing a plunge of over 43% and stabilizing between $15,000 and $16,000 as the market potentially finds a foothold around the $650 billion cap.
Bitcoin is showing strong on-chain activity with record-high numbers of HODLers and transactions, but its economic value is significantly low due to global liquidity contraction, according to crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts.
Several altcoins, including Cardano (ADA), XRP, and Binance Coin (BNB), may experience significant market corrections due to declining liquidity, warns crypto analyst Nicholas Merten. He predicts that BNB could decline by over 38%, XRP could collapse by 70%, and Cardano could drop by more than 37%.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing major staffing struggles and regulatory issues, with some calling for CEO Changpeng Zhao to step down. The company has experienced turbulence in the past, but its current challenges may indicate a dire situation.
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.
Bitcoin managed to hold above the $26,000 level despite a drop in the S&P 500 and a rise in the US dollar, indicating a lack of aggressive selling, while low liquidity could lead to volatile price movements and traders are advised to wait for confirmations.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are rising as traders are optimistic about the potential of a US government shutdown, despite the risk of liquidity drainage.
Bitcoin rose nearly 1% in the past day, but altcoins like TON, AAVE, and MKR are leading the surge in the crypto market, with MKR up over 3% due to its Endgame Plan generating revenue from real-world assets.
Crypto strategist Altcoin Sherpa predicts that a surge in altcoin trading could occur in the coming months, particularly in December and January, with Ethereum expected to lead the way after a 5% decline against Bitcoin.
Coinbase, the top US crypto exchange, is focusing on international markets due to regulatory uncertainty in the US and aims to bring a billion people into crypto.
Cryptocurrency investment products experienced inflows of $78 million for the second consecutive week, with volumes of crypto exchange-traded products reaching $1.1 billion and Bitcoin volumes rising by 16%, according to CoinShares.
Bitcoin SV and Bitcoin Cash, along with several other altcoins, have experienced a significant drop in prices, but institutional investors continue to show bullishness in the crypto sector with positive inflows.
Crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen believes that the crypto market is in a "brutal" stage as Bitcoin's dominance increases while altcoins drop, and he predicts that Bitcoin's dominance will likely peak at around 60%.
The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) declined by -11% in the past quarter, with Bitcoin outperforming by -10.9% and Ether underperforming at -12.5%; however, Bitcoin and Ether have still shown impressive gains of 64% and 41% respectively for the year, highlighting their resilience as top-performing assets. Regulatory pressure on alternative tokens continues to drive a bifurcation in the crypto market between Bitcoin and Ether and other digital asset protocols, while the computing and DeFi sectors were relative outperformers in Q3 2023. The reduced level of risk, lower volatility, and decreased correlation with traditional equities suggest a maturation of the market or market illiquidity. Rising bond yields and tightening financial conditions may pose headwinds for crypto price appreciation, but the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF could be a catalyst for breaking through these macroeconomic headwinds, enabling broader investor access and institutional adoption.
