Ethereum Targets Recovery: Can It Mirror Bitcoin’s Performance?

Ethereum price extended losses and tested the $3,080 support zone. ETH is recovering and might aim for a test of the $3,350 resistance zone. Ethereum tested $3,080 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading below $3,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $3,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $3,180 support zone. Ethereum Price Recovers above $3,200 Ethereum price…

Bitcoin Price Falls Again: Is Bearish Momentum Returning?

Bitcoin price started another decline below the $66,500 level. BTC is gaining bearish momentum and might revisit the $63,200 support. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $68,500 resistance zone. The price is trading below $65,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $66,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses and trade toward the $63,200 support zone. Bitcoin Price Gains Bearish Momentum Bitcoin price failed to…

Ether ETFs seem set to launch on Tuesday, six months after bitcoin funds’ debut

Representation of Ethereum, with its native cryptocurrency ether. Dado Ruvic | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have given the green light for exchange traded funds that hold ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Trading is expected to begin as soon as Tuesday. Several fund issuers submitted additional registration statements on Monday afternoon, and exchanges have given notice that the funds will trade on Tuesday, indicating that the SEC has signed off on the funds. The regulator did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC on…

BlackRock’s Larry Fink says he’s a ‘major believer’ in bitcoin

Key Points BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that he sees a future for bitcoin after previously being a “proud skeptic” of the cryptocurrency. BlackRock has become a significant player in crypto. Bitcoin has the potential to be a way for everyday investors to guard against significant government turmoil, according to the head of the world’s biggest asset manager. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC’s ” Squawk on the Street ” that he sees a future for bitcoin after previously being a ” proud skeptic ”…

Bitcoin may be bound for ‘summer of 2021 style’ correction, data shows

Bitcoin is not expected to retest its record until later this year, but data shows this correction could get uglier before a recovery begins — similar to how the cryptocurrency fared between two all-time highs in 2021. A bitcoin valuation indicator, CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin Profit and Loss Index, is currently hovering around its own 365-day moving average. This key threshold helps traders determine whether bitcoin is in a bull or bear market. Historically, a crossover of the index to the downside has marked major corrections, including the one between May and…

Bitcoin is holding support and ready to make another run at a record, according to the charts

Bitcoin has pulled back in recent weeks following the announcement that creditors to the collapsed Mt Gox exchange will be returned approximately $9 billion of bitcoin and the fear is that supply will hit the market. That pullback has materialized and according to our Elliott Wave analysis of the bitcoin chart, support has possibly been formed in the zone of $59k – $49k. If successfully defended, this sets up a third attempt to break through the formidable $65k – $73k resistance zone. In fact, we just added a 2% holding…

Investor demand returns to bitcoin despite stagnant price, data shows

Crypto investors have been feeling a kind of déjà vu with the sluggish price of bitcoin having barely budged for months now. However, data shows demand for the cryptocurrency has slowly been returning and could soon be reflected in prices. Bitcoin has been wrestling with $70,000 for much of this year, its struggle was exacerbated when miners began selling their bitcoin in greater amounts last month, seeking to cover operating expenses following weeks of depressed transaction fees and the slashing of miners’ block reward at the halving . Some larger…

Bitcoin Price Takes a 5% Hit: Can Bulls Save The Week?

Bitcoin price failed to start a fresh increase above the $62,850 resistance zone. BTC started another decline and tumbled 5% to test $58,000. Bitcoin started a fresh decline and traded below the $60,000 zone. The price is trading below $61,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $60,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might struggle to start a fresh increase above the $60,850 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Dives 5% Bitcoin…

Bitcoin Price Challenge: Can It Break Through and Resume Climbing?

Bitcoin price recovered and tested the $63,650 resistance zone. BTC is now consolidating gains and might make another attempt to surpass $63,650. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $62,500 and $63,000 levels. The price is trading above $62,250 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $62,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $63,650 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Holds Ground Bitcoin price started…

Bitcoin blues could extend into July but outlook for the second half is upbeat

Bitcoin’s blues could linger throughout July, but investors are still optimistic about the cryptocurrency in the second half of the year. The cryptocurrency has yet to break out of the tight range it’s been stuck in – between $60,000 and $70,000 – since March. This week it fell to the lower end of that range and is now on pace to finish June down 10%, according to Coin Metrics. That would make it its worst month since April and second down month in three. July is usually a strong month…