Day: August 31, 2023

Ethereum Holds Uptrend Support And Could Aim Fresh Rally To $1,800

Ethereum price is correcting gains from the $1,750 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH is trading above the $1,680 support and might start a fresh increase. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $1,720 level. The price is trading above $1,690 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,705 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could soon start a fresh increase above $1,720 and $1,750. Ethereum Price Eyes Fresh Increase Ethereum’s price started a…

Bitcoin Price Could Correct Further Before Fresh Increase To $28K

Bitcoin price is correcting gains from $28,000. BTC could correct further lower toward the $26,800 zone before the bulls take a stand. Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $28,150 resistance zone. The price is trading above $26,600 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance near $27,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could extend its decline toward $26,800 before it attempts a fresh increase. Bitcoin Price Starts Downside Correction Bitcoin price started a…

Bitcoin To $185,000 if Spot ETF Is Approved: Expert

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If the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ends up approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) anytime in the coming days or weeks, one expert is confident BTC prices will explode more than 6x to $185,000. As of August 30, BTC is changing hands below $30,000 but remains firm. Bitcoin To $185,000? In a recent CNBC interview, Tom Lee, who regularly comments on Bitcoin prices, said a spot ETF will mop up all daily supply of the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, creating an “imbalance” that will inevitably drive prices…

Grayscale’s Triumph Paves Way For Bitcoin Next Big Thing

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The crypto industry echoed the news of Grayscale Investments’ groundbreaking victory over the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday. This landmark lawsuit has established intriguing possibilities concerning approving a much-anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF product. A Win Bigger Than Just Approval? John Deaton, the renowned lawyer representing XRP holders, is among the voices adding to this discussion. As the industry ponders the ramifications of Grayscale’s lawsuit triumph, Deaton provides insights into the prospects and timeline of the highly anticipated Bitcoin ETF. Deaton’s commentary arrives hot on the heels of…

Bankrupt lender, BlockFi, files to convert ‘trade-only’ tokens into stablecoins

BlockFi, the now-defunct crypto lending company, has filed a court application to move “trade-only” assets from users’ accounts to stablecoins. This move follows the company’s ongoing efforts initiated in August to return users’ funds after previously closing withdrawals. BlockFi filed an application on Aug. 29 to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to authorize the conversion of trade-only assets into stablecoins, including Algorand’s native token (ALGO), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Dogecoin (DOGE).  Since these assets can’t be withdrawn easily, BlockFi is proposing a one-time exchange for Gemini Dollar…

analyzing market forces, economic triggers, and prevailing sentiment

Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation has caught the attention of traders and market analysts alike. The largest cryptocurrency is currently confined to a narrow trading range, posing a question that permeates the crypto space: what’s next for Bitcoin? This article seeks to answer this question by diving deep into factors that could shape Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory. We examine upcoming macroeconomic events, such as the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, and their potential to shift market expectations. We will also explore the nuanced dynamics of the Bitcoin supply chain,…

Coinbase (COIN) And Bitcoin-Related Stocks Soar Following Grayscale’s Victory

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Coinbase and other crypto-related companies witnessed a significant rise in stock prices following reports that Grayscale has emerged victorious in its lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Tuesday, August 29, the US District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that the SEC did not provide a “consistent justification” for rejecting Grayscale’s request to convert its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision brings the asset management firm closer to offering a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US. The price of Bitcoin…

Uniswap lawsuit judge calls Ether a commodity in dismissal order

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A United States District Court judge has called Ether (ETH) a commodity in her dismissal of a class action lawsuit against the decentralized exchange Uniswap. In an Aug. 30 dismissal order of the case brought by Uniswap users who claimed they lost money due to scam tokens on the exchange — Judge Katherine Polk Failla wrote ETH and Bitcoin (BTC) were “crypto commodities.” The distinction was also part of her reasoning for dismissing the case — Failla said she wasn’t convinced by an argument that Uniswap’s token sales were subject…

Bitcoin ETFs have 75% chance of approval this year: Bloomberg analysts

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Bloomberg analysts have raised the probability for an approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the end of 2023, following a recent Grayscale victory against the federal securities regulator. In a Aug. 30 post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said they have raised the chances to 75% from an earlier 65% — due to the unanimity and decisiveness at which the United States Court of Appeals Circuit reached its decision in the recent case. “The judges unanimously repudiated the SEC’s arguments, and the agency will struggle…

Upward Thrust to $0.3 or Downward Trek to $0.2?

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Cardano (ADA) enthusiasts are eagerly watching the charts as the cryptocurrency’s price forms a distinctive triangle pattern, suggesting an imminent breakout that could mark a significant shift in its trajectory.  This technical formation occurs when the price fluctuations of an asset are confined within converging trendlines, creating a triangle-like shape on the chart. Traders interpret this pattern as a period of consolidation, often preceding a substantial price movement. As Cardano’s price coils within the confines of the triangle pattern, traders are bracing for a potential decisive breakout in the days…