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.
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen believes that Ethereum (ETH) needs to drop further before it can reach new all-time highs, as it must first align with its fair-value logarithmic regression trendline, creating an attractive accumulation range between $400 and $600.
Large ether (ETH) investors took advantage of lower prices following a market tumble to accumulate $94 million worth of ETH, while large bitcoin investors added $309 million worth of BTC to their wallets.
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.
Despite an increase in value this week, ether (ETH) is expected to form a death cross, indicating a short-term underperformance compared to the long-term trend, although historical data suggests that the death cross is not always a reliable bearish indicator.
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.
Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform bitcoin (BTC) in the short term due to the likely approval of a futures-based ETF, creating buying pressure and potentially boosting ether's price, according to crypto market analytics firm K33 Research.
Ether's price has been supported by the Federal Reserve's injection of $300 billion, but doubts are growing about its ability to sustain this level due to bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market and declining metrics on the Ethereum network, including a decrease in the number of ETH investors and a decline in activity on decentralized applications. Competitors such as Solana are also benefiting from stablecoin volumes, and there is an increased likelihood of Ether's price dropping below the $1,600 support level.
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.
Bitcoin's recent price drop, despite the potential for future exchange-traded funds (ETFs), may indicate a coming liquidity crisis as loose monetary policies reverse, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone.
Ethereum transaction fees have dropped to their lowest levels since November 2022, as on-chain activity from NFT sales, meme coin trading, and Telegram bots decreases, causing Ethereum to turn inflationary, with its supply increasing and daily active addresses and transactions remaining relatively stagnant.
A crypto analyst predicts that Ethereum (ETH) could experience a significant crash and drop to the $400-$800 range, potentially causing losses for both bulls and bears in the market.
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.
Crypto analyst Nicholas Merten believes Ethereum is likely to experience a significant price drop, with the possibility of it reaching as low as $300 to $500.
Ether's price has recovered 6% after hitting a critical support level, but questions remain about whether it can reach $1,850 due to challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, high network fees, and declining smart contract activity. Additionally, derivatives metrics indicate reduced interest from leveraged long positions, suggesting a bearish sentiment in the market.
Ether is trading at a 27% discount to its fair value due to traditional models that focus exclusively on the active user adoption of the Ethereum layer 1 and ignore the increasing activity on layer 2 scaling networks.
Bitcoin (BTC) surpasses $27,000, while ether (ETH) holds support levels, but interest-rate decisions this week may bring downward pressure; overall market capitalization grows just 0.4% in the past 24 hours.
Ether (ETH) has experienced a modest increase in price in 2023, but it is still trading significantly below its peak in November 2021, raising questions among investors about the reasons behind the decline and potential catalysts for a reversal. The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, as well as regulatory uncertainties surrounding the Ethereum ICO, remain sources of concern. However, positive surprises such as the request for a spot Ether ETF and Ethereum's position to benefit from Bitcoin-related catalysts give hope to investors.
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.
The average transaction fee on the Ethereum network has dropped to its lowest level of the year, indicating reduced on-chain activity, while the supply of ETH has transitioned back to an inflationary phase. This decrease in fees could potentially lead to increased network utilization and contribute to a market cap recovery for Ethereum.
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.
Ether (ETH) is showing positive prospects as a technical analysis indicator suggests a bullish signal, with a counter-trend buy signal indicating support at $1,580 will hold, despite other studies favoring a deeper price slide.
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.
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 surged over 4.5% to reach its highest level in more than a month, while Ether crossed over $1,700 as crypto prices rallied on Monday, with the catalyst for this sudden move not immediately clear but potentially linked to the launch of several ether futures ETFs, indicating a positive sign for the crypto industry.
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.
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.
Ether (ETH) futures ETFs had a lackluster performance in their first week of trading, with low volumes compared to bitcoin (BTC) futures, prompting analysts to revise their bullish outlook and focus on bitcoin investments instead.
The price of Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has struggled to surpass $2,000 due to factors such as a bear cycle fractal, a stronger U.S. dollar, underperformance compared to Bitcoin, a decline in Ethereum network activity, and a drop in NFT volumes and unique active wallets.
Ether prices slipped after a wallet reportedly belonging to the Ethereum Foundation sold over 1,700 ETH for $2.7 million, leading to a slide in major tokens as traders reacted to the move.
The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict and a significant ether (ETH) sale by the Ethereum Foundation led to a 2% slide in the crypto markets, with over $100 million in futures positions evaporating, although bitcoin remained relatively stable.
Investors are showing a preference for ether over bitcoin in a high interest rate environment, with ether futures ETFs experiencing low volumes and the ether-bitcoin ratio reaching its lowest point since July 2022. The underperformance of ether relative to bitcoin is attributed to the bear market and the potential for continued underperformance due to the higher interest rate environment. Bitcoin's status as a digital gold and its regulatory advantages also contribute to its favorability over ether.
The average Ethereum gas fee dropped to 8.8 Gwei, the lowest since October 2, 2022, due to a decline in users on DeFi applications, NFTs, layer-2 networks, and Telegram bots, resulting in reduced trading volumes and gas consumption by major entities on the network. The inflation rate of Ethereum has also decreased, with minimal levels of Ethereum burned and a daily supply growth of 1,450 ETH.
The price of ether (ETH) is predicted to potentially reach $8,000 by the end of 2026 due to increased demand from gaming, tokenization, NFTs, and DeFi, according to a report from Standard Chartered Bank.
Cryptocurrency prices, including Ether (ETH), have fallen for the fourth day in a row due to a slightly higher-than-expected inflation report, with ETH reaching its lowest price since March; meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) remains relatively stable, potentially benefiting from its perceived safety during uncertain times.
Ether (ETH) price has declined to a seven-month low, indicating waning investor confidence and interest in Ethereum, possibly due to regulatory uncertainties, lower staking yields, and decreased demand for leveraged positions.
Bitcoin's demand has surpassed Ethereum's due to the buzz surrounding a potential Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming halving, causing Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), to trade at a 15-month low against Bitcoin.
Bitcoin jumped 4.5% amid hopes for the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially clearing the way for the first bitcoin ETF in the US.
Ether (ETH) has underperformed bitcoin (BTC) this year and this trend is likely to continue as the U.S. Treasury bond market shows signs of dis-inversion, which could have a greater negative impact on ether than bitcoin.
