Bitcoin's current market structure is similar to its setup before reaching its all-time high in November 2021, suggesting a potential bullish trajectory for the leading cryptocurrency, according to crypto expert Credible Crypto, who believes a breakout from the accumulation range could lead to a 120% rally and new all-time highs this year. However, a drop below $24.8k would invalidate this prediction.
Google Bard predicts that the price of Bitcoin in the next bull market is uncertain but likely to be significantly higher than the current price, with some analysts suggesting it could reach $100,000, $200,000, or even $1 million by 2024. However, the ultimate price will depend on various factors such as the global economy, institutional adoption, and regulatory environment.
The U.S. stock market experienced a milder bear market in 2022 compared to historical bear markets, with a decline of 25% from its prior high, and history suggests that a new bull market is likely to follow soon.
Summary: Oil prices are expected to continue rising due to tightening in the physical market, with a projected deficit of 2MMbbls/d in the second half of 2023, and forecasts of Brent averaging $86/bbl over 3Q23 and $92/bbl over 4Q23, while the medium sour crude market tightens, and concerns remain over Russian oil supply risks and global demand.
A stock market rally is likely to occur in the near future, as recent data indicates that a bounce is expected after a period of selling pressure, with several sectors and markets reaching oversold levels and trading below their normal risk ranges. Additionally, analysis suggests that sectors such as Utilities, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, Financials, and Bonds, which have been underperforming, could provide upside potential in 2024 if there is a decline in interest rates driven by the Federal Reserve.
Ethereum may have reached a bottom in the bear market and is expected to break out from an ascending triangle pattern, according to crypto strategist Credible Crypto, who predicts a consolidation between $1,600 and $2,000 for the rest of the year before a surge in early 2024. However, they also hold a bearish view for ETH/BTC in the short term.
Oil prices edge higher in an uncertain market as US crude futures rise 0.1% to $78.94 a barrel, despite a 2% drop for the week, due to production cuts by major oil producers and a mixed US economy.
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.
The current Bitcoin cycle appears to be lining up with previous cycles, showing similarities in the bear market drawdown phase and the convergence of prices after crashes, suggesting that more drawdown may be coming for the price.
Crude oil prices are trying to recover and show signs of support, with a "buy on the dips" attitude prevailing due to Saudi Arabia holding 1 million barrels per day out of the market, although supply concerns may arise despite a global slowdown.
Bitcoin's correction may not be over yet, according to a trader who accurately predicted the 2018 bear market, as he predicts a fresh move to the downside and a potential drop to $22,000.
Oil prices jumped over 2.5% after OPEC+ members extended supply reductions, with Brent International topping $90 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hovering above $87 per barrel, as Saudi Arabia announced an extension of its production cut and Russia reduced its exports. Despite slow recovery and increased production, crude futures have rallied more than 25% since late June, with experts predicting prices to continue rising unless a recession occurs. China's demand for petrochemicals has been dampened, but their mobility demand post-lockdowns has offset this.
Oil prices could reach triple-digit territory by next year if Russia and Saudi Arabia maintain their aggressive supply cuts, according to Goldman Sachs, with Brent crude potentially climbing to $107 a barrel by December 2024.
Bitcoin faced resistance at the 20-day EMA, indicating that bears are guarding this level, but the failure of bears to challenge the $24,800 support suggests selling pressure may be weakening, with a potential recovery towards $28,143 if the 20-day EMA is surpassed; meanwhile, Ethereum is at risk of a breakdown below $1,626, Cardano shows indecision between bulls and bears, and Dogecoin remains range-bound between the 20-day EMA and $0.06.
The bullish and bearish narratives in the market are clashing over whether there will be a soft landing or economic problems in the future. The battle over the economy and concern over inflation will be the primary issue for the market in the coming months.
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.
Oil prices are reaching their highest levels in 10 months, leading to gains for energy stocks like Pioneer Natural Resources and Coterra Energy, prompting Jim Cramer to suggest it's a good time to invest in these companies.
Oil prices may briefly reach $100 per barrel due to output cuts and geopolitical tensions, but they are expected to decline by the end of the year due to faster supply growth compared to demand growth, according to a Wall Street analyst.
Oil prices dipped after reaching a 10-month high due to profit taking and anticipation of a Fed decision on interest rates, but analysts remain bullish on the future of oil.
The Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged but indicated the possibility of one more rate hike, causing U.S. markets to slump and Treasury yields to rise, while European markets saw gains; Instacart shares sank, Klaviyo shares jumped, and Arm shares continued to slide; UK inflation for August was lower than expected, throwing the Bank of England's next move into question; Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month oil price forecast to $100 per barrel.
Bitcoin may be heading for a further price decline according to a top trader who previously predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom, citing a bearish lower-high setup and an ABC corrective move that could push Bitcoin down to $23,800.
Bitcoin's weakness suggests that bears are still in control, but bulls are likely to defend the $26,000 level and aim for a positive monthly close, while macroeconomic factors and the strength of the US dollar pose risks to the cryptocurrency recovery.
The recent decline in the market and various indicators suggest that the market may already be in or very close to a bear market, signaling the need for caution and a potential economic recession.
Oil traders have been heavily buying crude and fuel futures over the past four weeks, leading to a ratio of bullish to bearish bets on oil and fuels of almost 8:1, indicating that oil prices may be due for a correction.
Jim Cramer suggests that the stock market could rally due to a downtrend in oil prices, with major indexes experiencing gains.
Oil industry analysts have raised their price forecasts for 2023, with most expecting Brent Crude to average $84.09 per barrel, but few foresee sustained $100 oil due to an artificially tightened market and uncertain global economic outlook.
The recent two-week selloff in the stock market confirms a weak market and raises the possibility of new lows, indicating that the so-called bull market was just a rebound and the next bull market will be driven by different factors. Investors should focus on traditional fundamentals and cash reserves rather than poor investments.
Oil prices continue to rally due to tighter supply and rising demand, while the upcoming week features key events such as OPEC+ meeting, earnings updates from various companies, and conferences in the technology and healthcare sectors.
Crypto strategist predicts that Bitcoin will enter a massive bull run and reach new all-time highs once it surpasses a key support level, but warns that bearish speculation from the stock market could decrease momentum.
Bitcoin's bull market is expected to reignite as the Federal Reserve is predicted to resume printing money, leading to a surge in Bitcoin's price, according to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes.
Bitcoin's bear market may be over and an upward expansion is likely, according to a popular crypto analyst who compares the current situation to that before the 2016 and 2020 bull markets.
The S&P 500 has entered a bull market, marking a rise of 20% or more from its recent low, with hopes that the economy will continue to defy predictions of a recession caused by high inflation and aggressive measures taken by the Federal Reserve. However, concerns remain as the Fed is expected to continue hiking interest rates and the gains in the market have mainly been driven by a small group of stocks, raising sustainability concerns. Bull markets typically last around 5 years with gains of 177.8%, while the previous bull market lasted 21 months and the current one began on Oct. 13, 2022. The recent bear market ended on Oct. 12, 2022, with a duration of nine months and a drop of 25.4%.
The current rally in stocks since October 2022 is one of the weakest bull markets on record, with elevated valuations and monetary tightening measures limiting upside potential, according to Ned Davis Research.
Bitcoin's price may experience a significant drop to $19,000 before entering a full bull market next year, according to a trader who accurately predicted the cryptocurrency's 2018 bear market bottom; the trader also suggests that the smart contract platform Avalanche's altcoin bounce is over after failing to break resistance at $11.
Market sentiment indicators suggest that the recent decline in the stock market may be the beginning of a larger bear market, although some indicators still signal bullish sentiment.
The current inversion of the yield curve suggests a potential bear market starting in the fall, with the stock market expected to reach 18-month highs this year and all-time highs in 2024.
Bitcoin futures prices are weaker as bears gain momentum, with bulls needing to show fresh power to restart the price uptrend.
Bitcoin and crypto markets are following a cyclical pattern, with bull markets typically occurring after halving events, but a significant pullback is anticipated in the period leading up to the next halving event in April or May 2023, potentially causing a drop in BTC prices.
The author suggests that the recent price decline in the market may be the start of another bear market, and they believe the key indicator to watch for confirmation is a divergence between the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 indices, specifically if the Russell 2000 breaks below last year's bear market lows.
Bitcoin bears could face an uphill battle as the potential approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund and the upcoming halving event could lead to a significant price increase in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin futures prices are higher in early U.S. trading, with bulls and bears on a level playing field and the next direction of trend to be determined by a breakout above the resistance line or below the support line.
The stock market rally faces increasing pressure due to rising Treasury yields and disappointing earnings reactions, including Tesla, J.B. Hunt, Morgan Stanley, Intuitive Surgical, Terex, and United Airlines, while crude oil futures rose amidst Mideast tensions.
Bitcoin's recent price rally has led to liquidations of bearish traders to the tune of $230 million, with evidence suggesting that short positions were caught off guard but not excessively leveraged, and theories circulating about potential manipulation from arbitrage desks and the use of BNB as collateral by Changpeng Zhao to shore up its price. Despite speculation, BTC futures open interest indicates new leveraged positions entering the market, and BTC derivatives metrics suggest a healthy bull run with room for further gains.
The current market correction is causing uncertainty about whether we are still in a bull market or entering a bear market, but historical data suggests that the bull market is not over and a correction is to be expected.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that traders who survived the bear market are now entering the beginning of a bull market cycle, with Bitcoin potentially breaking to $37,000, while consolidation for BTC would be beneficial for altcoin markets.
Dogecoin's price has seen a notable increase this week, but it is currently facing strong resistance at the golden ratio level, which could result in a bearish rejection, although a bullish breakout could propel the price higher; other indicators on different timeframes offer mixed insights, and the cryptocurrency's performance against Bitcoin shows potential upward momentum but also signs of a medium-term bearish trend.
