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Crypto Markets Tread Water as Traders Await Next Catalyst for Growth

  • Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) little changed amid fading volumes and catalysts.

  • Bitcoin rally turned back alongside slide in U.S. stock market.

  • Trader says crypto needs "financial chaos" like banking problems for growth.

  • Alternative tokens were volatile, with gains in bitcoin cash and Maker's MKR token.

  • U.S. Federal Reserve comments on keeping rates high sparked inflation fears.

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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 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.
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.
Bitcoin (BTC) price remains stagnant and could potentially slide lower, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) prices are also experiencing a lack of activity, which may have negative implications as markets tend to be impatient.
Bitcoin and Ether remain stable as cryptocurrency investor sentiment remains cautious, although JPMorgan analysts report a slowdown in downward price momentum, and the Forkast 500 NFT Index gains after a surge in sales of Donald Trump's signature NFT collection following his arrest.
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.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline as the Securities and Exchange Commission slows down the decision process for crypto exchange-traded funds.
Bitcoin experienced a decrease in August, with traders successfully predicting a bearish trend using Elliott Wave theory and range movement analysis, resulting in profitable trades; however, further price movements are still uncertain and may be influenced by the decision on the upcoming Bitcoin ETF.
Despite the recent downturn in the crypto market, a key Bitcoin metric shows that 95% of the existing supply of Bitcoin has not moved in the past 30 days, indicating strong holding behavior and potential for a price rally with a buy-side catalyst.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
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.
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 decline in prices due to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, signaling an anticipated return to range-bound trading.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline in prices due to a strengthening dollar and risk-aversion, but there is hope for a rebound.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stable or slightly higher despite turbulence in the stock market, but this calm may not last.
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains in the crypto market driven by factors such as the announcement of an Ethereum futures ETF, a rise in the S&P 500 index, and short liquidations, with the rest of the market also experiencing bullish gains.
Ethereum may outperform Bitcoin in the longer term, according to trader Dave the Wave, who believes that Ethereum's lower highs and lows in the short term are overshadowed by its potential breakout in 2022. On the other hand, Bitcoin is expected to outperform traditional assets for at least another decade based on logarithmic growth curves.
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.
The number of ETFs tied to cryptocurrencies, particularly ether, is expanding rapidly, making it easier for financial professionals to gain exposure to the crypto market, while the launch of ether futures products may indicate optimism for the approval of spot bitcoin products by the SEC.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in value following the disappointing launch of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the increase in bond yields.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced mixed movements as low volatility returned to the market after a period of optimism surrounding ETFs.
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.
Analysts at K33 Research recommend shifting investments from Ethereum to Bitcoin due to the lackluster performance of Ethereum futures ETFs, which have failed to meet expectations and have low trading volume compared to Bitcoin futures ETFs.
Bitcoin could potentially experience a short-term reversal due to recent price increases, and the underperformance of ether futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has had a negative impact on major cryptocurrencies.
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.
Despite some positive announcements, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum remained relatively stable, indicating that cryptocurrencies are less influenced by current news compared to the past; however, Avalanche and Solana experienced notable price rallies.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have lost momentum after a surge in 2023, but a leaked announcement from a major tech company may change the course.
Bitcoin and ether remained resilient despite the turmoil in the Middle East, with both cryptocurrencies experiencing only a slight decline in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a slight decline along with the wider market, but analysts are optimistic that the recent uptrend will persist.
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.
Bitcoin has decoupled from traditional equities such as the S&P 500, with its price trajectory no longer mirroring that of major indices, highlighting the changing dynamics between traditional financial markets and the cryptocurrency sector.
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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a sixth day of decline, with a previous bullish trend fading, causing them to return to familiar trading ranges.
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.
The crypto market experienced a significant downturn this week, with Ethereum being hit particularly hard, trading at its lowest point since March. Other major coins and tokens, including Toncoin, Solana, Ripple, Polygon, and Bitcoin Cash, also suffered losses. Only Bitcoin saw a relatively smaller decline.
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.
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets experienced a slight decline, but remained at high levels as investors hope for regulatory approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a decline after a recent rally, but still remain close to the year's peak, as traders anticipate further advances.