‘Bitcoin only’ buy-and-hold investment strategy outperforms altcoins over the long term — Analysis shows

Altcoins offer diverse, innovative features, promising technological advancements, and potentially lucrative investment opportunities. Many-a-time specific altcoins post handsome gains that surpass Bitcoin (BTC), popularly known as altcoin season. However, K33 Research analysis shows over the long-term, ‘Bitcoin only’ has been a better investment strategy than an altcoin portfolio. Altcoin portfolio underperformed Bitcoin over the long run Bitcoin has had three consecutive bull and bear market cycles, starting in 2013 with the latest one coming in 2021. In each cycle, Bitcoin’s price rose parabolically in a very short span, usually a…

Price analysis 6/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT

Bitcoin price surged to $31,000 as a handful of BTC spot ETF applications and Fed chair Jerome Powell’s views on stablecoins appear to have improved crypto investors’ view of the market. BlackRock’s application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has encouraged other financial firms to follow suit. First, it was the New York-based asset management fund WisdomTree which made a new filing on June 21 for a Bitcoin ETF. This was then followed by investment manager Invesco, which reactivated its application for a spot ETF. These announcements boosted…

Price analysis 6/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC

The strength in the S&P 500 and weakness in the U.S. Dollar Index could limit the short-term downside in Bitcoin and select altcoins. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has gained for five consecutive weeks, the first such instance since November 2021. In comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading well below its local high of $31,000, made on April 14. This shows a clear divergence between the performance of the two asset classes. Some analysts expect Bitcoin’s range-bound action to continue for some more time. Cryptocurrency traders will be looking for some…

Price analysis 6/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $26,000 level, but will large cap altcoins follow BTC’s rebound? Bitcoin (BTC) is witnessing a tough battle between buyers and sellers near the $25,000 mark. A minor cause of worry for the bulls is that even the news of BlackRock having filed an application for a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund could not boost prices higher. This suggests that investors remain cautious due to the regulatory overhang. However, this does not mean that professional investors have abandoned plans to invest in cryptocurrencies. The Laser Digital Investor Survey…

Buying Bitcoin is preferable to BTC mining in most circumstances — Analysis

While intuitively, mining Bitcoin may appear like a highly profitable endeavor, research suggests otherwise.  After discovering Bitcoin, most users go down the rabbit hole and consider whether it is better to mine or buy Bitcoin directly. They usually give up due to the cost and rigor of running ASIC miners, regulatory uncertainty, and the lack of technical expertise. Hypothetically, if one overcomes the above challenges, they could enjoy advantages such as full autonomy over their operations and diversification of their crypto investment via physical hardware instead of directly purchasing Bitcoin,…

Price analysis 6/14: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT

The entire crypto market awaits the result of todays Federal Reserve presser, and traders are hopeful that positive news will trigger a price breakout to the upside. The United States equities markets rose after the consumer price index print on June 13 came in below expectations but Bitcoin (BTC) and the altcoins failed to recover. This suggests that cryptocurrency traders are focused on crypto-specific issues and are not buying on favorable macroeconomic news.  However, there is a ray of hope for the bulls because Bitcoin is still holding above the…

BTC Technical Analysis Indicator Flips Bearish on Price, Scaring Crypto Twitter

Some technical analysts, however, say the signal is undermined by other factors, and macroeconomic events such as the U.S. inflation figure due today and Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision will also influence bitcoin price performance. Still, the signal comes after BTC’s 16% decline from highs around $31,000 registered two months ago, raising questions about the sustainability of the bull revival witnessed early this year. Source AnalysisbearishBTCCryptoFlipsIndicatorPriceScaringTechnicalTwitter CryptoX Portal

Price analysis 6/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT

Stock markets are showing strength, and selling by crypto traders has taken a pause. Is this a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins are about to reverse course? Bitcoin remains well above the crucial support at $25,250, indicating that market participants have shrugged off the news of the lawsuits by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase. When markets do not stay lower for long after negative news, it is a sign that traders are looking to buy the dips rather than panic and dump their holdings.…

Price analysis 6/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are facing selling at higher levels, but there are no signs of panic selling at the moment. Bitcoin and altcoins have been volatile in the past two days, as the cryptocurrency markets come to terms with the actions of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against two of the biggest crypto exchanges, Binance and Coinbase. After the initial knee-jerk reaction to the news and the subsequent rebound, markets are likely to enter a range as traders reflect upon the uncertainty around the lawsuits.…

Bitcoin transitions into bull market after bottoming, analysis shows

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market indicate a transition from a bear market to a more optimistic bull market, primarily driven by the movement of bitcoin (BTC). CryptoQuant, a prominent crypto analytics platform, highlights several factors that support this shift, suggesting that BTC has reached its bottom. Crypto Market – Currently transitioning into the Bull Market “It’s very unlikely that $BTC will make a new low and the recession induced drop will be rather the last…