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Ripple (XRP) Jumps to $2.7, Bitcoin (BTC) Taps $97K (Market Watch)
Bitcoin reacted well to the dump below $94,000 earlier this week and jumped past $97,000 earlier today for the first time since Monday.
Many altcoins have produced even more impressive gains over the past 24 hours, with XRP surging to $2.7 and SUI going to $3.3.
BTC Taps $97K
After the massive volatility experienced at the start of the previous business week, the primary cryptocurrency calmed in the following days and stood mostly in a range between $95,000 and $97,000. Each breakout attempt, such as the surge to $99,000 on Friday, was met with an immediate rejection, and the asset spent the weekend around the upper boundary of the range.
Monday began with a price dip ...
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Litecoin Steals the Show as Bitcoin Recovers From 2-Week Low (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s underwhelming price actions drove the asset south to a two-week low of $93,500 yesterday, but it managed to react well and now sits almost three grand higher.
Most altcoins have also bounced off following yesterday’s crash, but LTC has taken the main stage by outperforming the rest.
BTC Recovers
Ever since the surge toward $99,000 on Valentine’s Day, the primary cryptocurrency has been struggling to maintain its composure. At the time, the bears quickly rejected its breakout attempt and pushed it south to $97,000, where it spent most of the weekend.
Monday began with another price slip, but the $95,000 support held the line. After another unsuccessful attempt...
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These Altcoins Extend Steep Corrections as Bitcoin Slips Toward $95K (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s underwhelming price performance continues as the asset dropped to a 6-day low of just over $95,000 earlier today.
At the same time, many altcoins have continued to chart substantial losses, led by Solana, Chainlink, Avalanche, HBAR, and SUI.
BTC’s Losses
The primary cryptocurrency slumped hard last Wednesday after the release of the US CPI numbers for January and dumped toward $94,000. However, it bounced off almost immediately and jumped past $98,000. After another retracement, BTC skyrocketed on Friday and tapped $99,000 for the first time in just under a week.
Nevertheless, the asset couldn’t sustain its momentum and started to lose value gradually in the ...
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Bitcoin (BTC) Falls to $96K, Leading Altcoins Suffer Substantial Losses (Market Watch)
The last 24 hours have not been pleasant for the crypto bulls since most of the leading digital assets have headed south. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, retreated to roughly $96,000.
The situation with most of the well-known altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and others, is no better. The meme coin sector is also deep in the red, with some tokens recording double-digit declines.
BTC Takes a Step Back
Last week was rather turbulent for the primary cryptocurrency, whose price reached a local top of almost $99,000 on February 14 and a local bottom of less than $95,000 on February 12. The lower mark was observed shortly after the United States B...
Trading
Binance Coin Stops At $680 After A False Breakout
The price of Binance Chain Native Token (BNB) rose above the moving average lines on February 13 and reached a high of $732.50.
Long-term BNB price forecast: bearish
Buyers failed to sustain the bullish momentum above the moving averages. The uptrend was rejected and the price fell between the moving averages.
Currently, BNB is trading below the 50-day SMA but above the 21-day SMA. BNB will develop an uptrend if the moving average lines are broken.
On the upside, the alt...
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Bitcoin (BTC) Consolidates at $97K, Official Trump (TRUMP) and Other Meme Coins Bleed Out Heavily (Weekend Watch)
The last 24 hours have been relatively quiet for Bitcoin (BTC) and some of the large-cap altcoins. The primary cryptocurrency has shown very slight volatility, trading at almost the same level observed yesterday (February 15).
Such is the case with many of its biggest rivals, including Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and more. On the other hand, the meme coin sector has suffered substantial losses, with Official Trump (TRUMP) being among the worst-affected assets.
BTC Barely Moves
The last business week has been rather turbulent for BTC, with its price fluctuating between under $95,000 and almost $99,000.
Some of the factors that contributed to the enhance...
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What If BTC Repeats Weekly Momentum
The Bitcoin price curve is following an interesting pattern that could potentially give investors confidence for the days to come. At the current level, the BTC price retraced the April 2022 level, which was a few weeks before the FTX collapse erupted in the crypto market.
Also Read: Bitcoin Maxi Says Further BTC Price Uptrend “Will Shock The World”
BTC Price Forecast
According to X account of Titan of Crypto, a projection up to $46,50...
Bitcoin Maxi Says Further BTC Price Uptrend “Will Shock The World”
While BTC Price is currently trading at a new high in over 18 months, popular Bitcoin Maximalist Max Keiser believes there is more to come in this rally. The possibility of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval in near future and the Bitcoin Halving event which is likely to happen in the second quarter of 2024 trigger speculation of a bull run for the top cryptocurrency over the next six months.
Also Read: US SEC Delays Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF...
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Breaks $44k; Will It Continue to Rise?
As a continuation of its eclectic rally, Bitcoin (BTC) price has just breezed past the $43,000 mark to set a new high for the year. At the time of writing, market data reveals Bitcoin is now changing hands at $44,058.37, up 4.5% in the past 24 hours.
With the current market outlook, Bitcoin has now extended its gains for the week to 14.35%. One crucial question now remains whether the ongoing surge is a temporary one that may stir a rever...
Ethereum
Ethereum Price Prediction As Altcoins Tumble, Time To Buy The Dip?
Considerable declines have rocked the crypto market for the first time since the October rally started, led by Bitcoin price drop from $35,000 resistance, down 2.2% to $33,977. Ethereum price was not spared, as it encountered headwinds, sliding below support/resistance at $1,800 to trade 1.3% lower on the day to $1,773.
The total market value suffered a 2.1% dip to $1.29 trillion due to altcoins taking a major hit. For instance, Solana is...
Ethereum Price As DeFi TVL Hits $21 Billion, Can ETH Lift To $2k In October?
Ethereum price is on the verge of breaking out and closing in the coveted psychological resistance at $2,000. Interest in the largest smart contracts token has continued to increase with Bitcoin price reclaiming resistance/support at $31,000.
Most traders anticipate a continued bullish action across the market, with ETH following closely in the footsteps of the bellwether cryptocurrency and starting the second recovery phase beyond $2,000...
Vitalik Buterin Reveals Solution to Quantum Computing Attacks
Vitalik Buterin has emphasized the critical role of account abstraction in enhancing the security of user accounts against quantum computers. The Ethereum co-founder shared his insights during a session on the decentralized social network Warpcast on Wednesday, where he delved into the importance of strengthening security in the face of rapid advancements in quantum computing.
Vitalik Buterin’s take on Quantum Computing
Buterin’s perspecti...
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Cardano
Cardano price could extend gains riding on bullish on-chain metrics
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Cardano on-chain metrics flash capitulation signals, supporting a bullish thesis for ADA price.
The Cardano Foundation announced its commitment to push ADA towards complete decentralization.
ADA price is currently in an uptrend, trading above the $0.3786 mark.
Cardano is currently in an uptrend, and the altcoin is likely to extend its gains according to on-chain met...
Solana price has risen almost 400% since SEC labeled SOL a security, alongside ADA and MATIC
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Solana price is up 386% five months after the SEC labeled SOL a security, alongside Cardano, Polygon and others.
SOL has outperformed its peers in the list, with its market capitalization closing in on Ripple after 65% leap in November.
Surge likely attributed to the Solana network building itself as the choice Layer 1, rivaling Ethereum.
Ecosystems are migrating to th...
Cardano price sell-off could extend with bearish on-chain metrics
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Cardano network’s active addresses and new addresses reveal bearish divergence.
ADA traders are likely to sell the altcoin as potential profits increase, as seen in the MVRV metric.
Cardano price erased its weekly gains, dropping to $0.3617, early on Tuesday.
Cardano holders brace for the possibility of a correction in ADA price as on-chain metrics of the smart contr...
Defi
Liquidation Blocks Crucial to DeFi Risk Evaluation: Intelligence Firm
IntoTheBlock emphasizes the importance of liquidation blocks in evaluating DeFi risk.
The firm warns of potential collateral shortfalls if overlooked.
Over 39,000 traders liquidated in the last 24 hours, with losses totaling $88.69 million.
In a recent report, market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock underscores the crucial role of liquidation blocks when evaluating risk in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. It highlighted that overlooking this metric could expose inves...
Anonymous Attacker Seizes Control of Tornado Cash; Steals $1M+
An anonymous attacker seized control of the Tornado Cash protocol, by exploiting a malicious proposal.
Reportedly, he stole more than $1 million from the DAO’s funds.
The attacker has proposed to revert everything, giving control back to the community.
According to the latest reports, an anonymous hacker has seized control of the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, which helps customers conceal transactions, Tornado Cash, by exploiting a malicious governance proposal. Reportedly...
Arbitrum Emerges as DeFi Powerhouse, Gains Massive Adoption: Report
Arbitrum has gained significant traction in the DeFi sector.
Integration with GMX_IO plays a crucial role in Arbitrum’s mass adoption.
User adoption for Arbitrum more than doubles after the token Incentive conclusion.
According to a recent finding by Messari, a well-known crypto data analytic firm, Arbitrum, the layer two scaling solution for the Ethereum (ETH) network, has managed to carve out a lucrative niche within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
The report noted t...
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Altcoin
INJ Gains While the Majority of the Market Prints Losses
Injective (INJ) was one of the few cryptos trading in the green at press time.
The altcoin was trading at $7.85 following a 0.28% gain in the past 24 hours.
Technical indicators suggested that INJ would retest the next key resistance level in the next 48 hours.
Injective (INJ) was one of the few cryptocurrencies that was able to print a gain over the past 24 hours. At press time, the altcoin’s price stood at $7.85 following a 0.28% increase according to CoinMarketCap.
In additio...
Celsius Network’s Massive ETH Staking Causes Delays In Ethereum Queue
Celsius engaged in $800 million ETH staking initiative, causing delays in Ethereum validator queue.
The company deposited $745 million worth of ETH into staking contracts, expanding waiting period.
Celsius Network faced financial insolvency, leading to restructuring efforts and acquisition by Fahrenheit.
Celsius Network, a crypto lending platform that is facing financial insolvency, recently engaged in an ETH staking initiative worth $800 million. This action has resulted in ...
Significant Alt Market Breakout Coming Soon, Predicts Trader
Crypto Tony recently forecasted a significant breakout for the altcoin market.
The ETH/BTC ratio was able to break out of a wedge chart pattern over the past 48 hours.
At press time, BTC’s market dominance was down 0.04% according to CoinMarketCap.
The trader and analyst Crypto Tony predicted a significant altcoin market breakout in a tweet yesterday. In the post, he shared a snapshot of the daily chart for ETH/BTC, which showed that the ratio was on the verge of breaking out...
Crypto News
Crypto’s Regulatory Winter Gives Way To Bipartisan Spring
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
Albert Camus’ words capture the resilience of the human spirit—but they just as well describe the last few weeks in crypto policy. From bitcoin ETF filings and Ripple’s court victory to legislative progress in both the House and the Senate, signs of life are emerging in the digital asset ecosystem. Indeed, there is mounting evidence that crypto winter, at least from a regulatory standpoint, has started to thaw.
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What Crypto Investors Need To Know About Worldcoin
As AI continues to dominate media debates, and capture the attention of venture capitalists, the CEO of Open AI – the company that introduced the world to ChatGPT – has launched an ambitious new project; Worldcoin
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. Following an unfortunate pattern that has begun to emerge, this cryptoasset is not available in the U.S. due to the regulatory environment, but is still making waves in the marketplace. With the price of the Worldcoin token jumping 20% on exchanges following its launch, the...
‘Any Action Necessary’—$15.5 Trillion ‘Simultaneous’ Crypto Earthquakes Are Heading For Bitcoin And ...
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NFT
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The Web3 game Mars4, which allows players to explore the surface of Mars, has unveiled two new exclusive rovers inspired by Tesla's Cybertrucks.For decades, space enthusiasts have had a fascination with Mars. NASA's Perseverance rover is giving us regular insight on what life is like some 140 million miles away — with footage recently capturing a rare weather phenomenon known as a dust devil.There are so many unanswered questions. Has life ever existed on this planet? Were there once frien...
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Litecoin Steals the Show as Bitcoin Recovers From 2-Week Low (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s underwhelming price actions drove the asset south to a two-week low of $93,500 yesterday, but it managed to react well and now sits almost three grand higher.
Most altcoins have also bounced off following yesterday’s crash, but LTC has taken the main stage by outperforming the rest.
BTC Recovers
Ever since the surge toward $99,000 on Valentine’s Day, the primary cryptocurrency has been struggling to maintain its composure. At the time, the bears quickly rejected ...
These Altcoins Extend Steep Corrections as Bitcoin Slips Toward $95K (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s underwhelming price performance continues as the asset dropped to a 6-day low of just over $95,000 earlier today.
At the same time, many altcoins have continued to chart substantial losses, led by Solana, Chainlink, Avalanche, HBAR, and SUI.
BTC’s Losses
The primary cryptocurrency slumped hard last Wednesday after the release of the US CPI numbers for January and dumped toward $94,000. However, it bounced off almost immediately and jumped past $98,000. After anot...
Bitcoin (BTC) Falls to $96K, Leading Altcoins Suffer Substantial Losses (Market Watch)
The last 24 hours have not been pleasant for the crypto bulls since most of the leading digital assets have headed south. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, retreated to roughly $96,000.
The situation with most of the well-known altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and others, is no better. The meme coin sector is also deep in the red, with some tokens recording double-digit declines.
BTC Takes a Step Back
Last week was rather turbulent for the primar...