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.
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.
Crypto data platform Santiment suggests that the right time to accumulate Bitcoin and altcoins is when trader sentiment on major social media platforms is neutral, indicating a lack of optimism or pessimism.
Bitcoin price reaches a 2-month low, but crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts a positive change in the future due to market cycle theories and the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024, potentially reaching a price of $50-55K pre-halving.
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.
Key social metrics suggest that cryptocurrency markets may soon rebound, as the use of the term "bear market" has reached an 11-week high on social media platforms, which historically indicates that price rises are likely; additionally, deep-pocketed investors are accumulating Bitcoin again, contributing to a recent rally.
Bitcoin remains on track for a massive bull cycle despite recent price decline, as indicated by broader indicators of its price patterns and the use of logarithmic growth curves. The 200-week moving average is seen as less significant as a key price support level for Bitcoin, and the analyst is also looking for an entry point for Ethereum.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Ethereum's current price dip could be due to Bitcoin's upcoming halving, and suggests that BTC may follow the path of commodities, while naming certain altcoins, including ARB, OP, INJ, SUI, PEPE, and DOGE, that he's keeping an eye on.
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.
Bitcoin expert Keyur Rohit advises investors to have patience and understand the cycles of Bitcoin, pointing out that the period leading up to the halving often sees a lull in price before potential gains in the future.
Ethereum's price has surpassed Bitcoin's in the second half of 2023, as investor sentiment towards Ethereum has improved and Bitcoin dominance has declined, indicating a shift towards altcoins; Ethereum's oversold status and resilient consolidation above $1,500 suggest a potential bullish reversal in the coming days, but a drop below $1,500 is possible if bears gain control.
Following Bitcoin's recent price fluctuations and failure to meet short-term bullish expectations, the altcoin market is expected to have a substantial recovery rally in the coming week, with Ethereum, Litecoin, and Shiba Inu potentially leading the way.
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.
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.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that Bitcoin may be on the verge of a massive rally, based on the historical volatility of the cryptocurrency dropping below 20, a level that has preceded significant price increases in the past. Pal also notes that Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands, a volatility indicator, are the tightest they have ever been, further indicating the potential for a strong upward movement. Ethereum is also highlighted as trading within a bullish pattern despite recent market corrections.
Long-term holders of Bitcoin are continuing to accumulate the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility, indicating a bullish outlook for the future, according to analysts from Bitfinex. However, newer long-term holders who acquired their positions during the bear market are showing more unease and have exited their positions during price drops.
Bitcoin's recent legal victories and temporary price surges should not be mistaken for long-term catalysts, as the approval of a spot ETF, liquid staking capabilities, and the upcoming halving event hold the key to sustainable price appreciation.
Crypto analyst Nicholas Merten warns that the altcoin market could lose $60 billion, with Ethereum failing to break above $2,000, indicating a bearish pattern, and he plans to short Bitcoin as well.
Bitcoin is likely to experience a deep corrective move in September, with a potential drop of over 10% from current levels, according to crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen, who also suggests that the altcoin markets may see a resurgence next year due to a confluence of macro tailwinds.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline as analysts predict further decreases ahead.
A deep-pocketed investor caused a price collapse of an Ethereum-based altcoin by selling off their token holdings, while another whale bought up a large amount of Ethereum, helping it to form a bottom.
Bitcoin's four-year cycles may not be directly linked to halving events, as an alternative theory suggests that they are more closely correlated with the global M2 money supply and macro patterns. However, analysts still anticipate a rally and new bull cycle following the next Bitcoin halving event in late 2024.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains near a key long-term trendline as the U.S. dollar strengthens, with market participants predicting further downside for BTC and altcoins.
Bitcoin must surpass a key price level in order to signal the end of its price stagnation, according to analyst Credible Crypto, who believes that Bitcoin dominance is rising and altcoins will suffer as a result.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
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.
Analysts predict increased volatility and a potential recovery for the Ether market as the count of daily active Ethereum addresses reaches a second-highest record, indicating growing demand for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin's pre- and post-halving price action could differ from previous cycles due to a change in global monetary policy and tightening liquidity, potentially causing more pain for risk assets like Bitcoin and altcoins, according to crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts.
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.
The price of Bitcoin is slightly lower but still up 2% from a week ago, as concerns over a potential market dump by FTX are mitigated by positive news from Franklin Templeton and Deutsche Bank, although altcoins show weakness.
A crypto analyst has shared a "cheatsheet" for predicting Bitcoin price movements ahead of the next halving, suggesting that BTC's current prices are within the expected pre-halving range and that a post-halving rally is likely.
Enterprise-focused altcoin VeChain experiences a surge in value following its listing on Coinbase, rising 17.8% in one day, with its associated gas token VeThor also increasing by 85% after the news.
Bitcoin is expected to mimic its previous rally and potentially see significant gains in the near future, according to crypto strategist Credible Crypto, who points to a bullish engulfing candle pattern and the defense of a key support level as positive signs for BTC's upward momentum.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a rise in value as traders made bullish bets in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, though this surge may be premature.
Altcoins are expected to struggle for the rest of 2023 based on historical patterns, according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, who also warns that Bitcoin may close the month in the red as it did in 2019.
