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Bitcoin Slides Below $26k as Analysts Warn of Further Downside Risk

  • Bitcoin closed the week below $26k, likely confirming a double top pattern that signals further downside. Analysts are calling for new local lows.

  • A CME futures gap at $20k could be the next target if the double top breakdown continues playing out. Historical gaps tend to get filled eventually.

  • Liquidity is increasing around $24k, the lowest concentration since March 2020. Below that level raises the probability of a dip into the liquidity zone.

  • This week features the August CPI print, a volatility catalyst, ahead of the Fed's rate decision next week. Markets expect rates to remain unchanged.

  • An on-chain metric, UTXOs in Loss, shows levels last seen in March 2020, possibly signaling Bitcoin is in the midst of another "black swan event."

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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.
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a slip in price after key inflation data, causing concerns for the upcoming month of September, which has historically been challenging for Bitcoin.
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.
A trader predicts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high before the end of 2023, with the possibility of a 157% rally from the current level.
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Bitcoin trades at $25,933, up 0.66% as U.S. CPI data is anticipated to show a small increase in August, driven by rising oil prices, while digital assets remain stable due to short covering and liquidity crunch, although a sustained bullish momentum is yet to be seen; meanwhile, the price of CRV token falls by 3.3% following negative events and selling pressure.
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%.
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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.
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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 and other cryptocurrencies experienced a slight decline along with the wider market, but analysts are optimistic that the recent uptrend will persist.
Bitcoin's upcoming halving event in April 2024 has generated high anticipation, with predictions of another massive rally and a possible surge past $100,000; however, past performance, supply and demand dynamics, and evidence from Litecoin suggest caution in relying solely on these predictions.