Crypto expert explores bear market possibility as Bitcoin halving draws near

Analyst and co-founder of CMCC Crest Willy Woo predicted the beginning of a crypto bear market should Bitcoin fall below $59,000. According to Willy Woo, if the price of Bitcoin (BTC) falls below the support level of short-term holders at $58,900, the market risks entering a bearish phase. Here’s how the markets look to me. $58.9k STH support, if this breaks we move to a bear market. CVD selloff has peaked, so a phase of “up” next. CVD measures market orders (impatient buy/sells). Longer term: still weeks away from a…

If China Doesn’t Invade Taiwan, Prediction Market Bet Pays 8%

A contract asking users to bet on the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election—which has over $110.8 million staked, easily a record for crypto-based prediction markets—saw “yes” shares for Biden winning rise 1 cent, to 45 cents, and “yes” shares for Trump dip by a penny to 45 cents. A share pays out $1 if the prediction turns out correct, so the market is signaling each candidate now has a 45% chance of winning. Source

Toncoin Defies Market Turmoil, Surges 25% To Tally All-Time High

Toncoin (TON) has defied recent market turbulence, reaching a new milestone with its price surging to an all-time high of $7.0. This nearly 25% increase has propelled Toncoin to become the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, surpassing Dogecoin (DOGE) with a market cap of nearly $25 billion. Source: CoinMarketCap Toncoin: Powered By Strategic Partnership Toncoin’s recent momentum can be attributed in part to its partnership with HashKey, which has bolstered investor confidence. Since March, Toncoin has sustained considerable momentum, witnessing a surge of approximately 35% in the past week…

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Indicators Suggest a Potential Shift in Market Momentum

As of April 15, 2024, bitcoin presents a mixed landscape of consolidation and subtle recovery hints, reflecting a crucial moment for potential bullish or bearish trends. Bitcoin Despite the current market indecisiveness indicated by the 1-hour chart, the 4-hour and daily charts suggest underlying movements that could influence future price actions. The 1-hour chart displays […] Original

Iran-Israel conflict brings bear market, SEC to sue Uniswap, Bankman-Fried to appeal

The unfolding conflict between Iran and Israel contributed to a collapse in crypto prices on Sunday, April 14. Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission sent a Wells Notice to Uniswap, declaring intentions to sue the exchange amid increased regulatory efforts. Meanwhile, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to appeal his sentencing. The calm before the storm The crypto market started the week favorably, with the global crypto market cap surging 3.6% to a 3-month high of $2.62 trillion on April 8, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $72,000 price threshold following…

Ethereum Whales Go On Buying Spree Amid Market Crash

Ethereum, one of the leading cryptocurrencies, finds itself amidst a price decline alongside the broader crypto industry. This downturn has been exacerbated by escalating tensions in the Middle East, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the market. As the majority of cryptocurrencies experience a bleed in value, Ethereum is not immune to the trend. However, while retail investors panic-sell their holdings, on-chain data presents a different picture. Big player whales in the market are seizing the opportunity to accumulate assets, displaying a bullish sentiment amid the turmoil. Particularly, on-chain data…

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $55.1M Outflow; GBTC Divests 2,048 BTC Amid Market Volatility

Data shows that U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced negative outflows on Friday, totaling $55.1 million, with Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) seeing another notable decrease. Metrics from Thursday reveal GBTC held 316,193.43 bitcoins, but after a decline of 2,048.23 bitcoins, the fund’s holdings reduced to 314,145.2 bitcoins. Blackrock and Fidelity Absorb Bitcoin Despite GBTC’s […] Original

USDE and FDUSD Experience Brief Depegs Amid Saturday’s Crypto Market Shake-Up

The fifth-largest stablecoin in the crypto economy by market capitalization, Ethena’s USDE, temporarily detached from its peg on Saturday amid market declines. Data reveals that the token, designed to mirror the U.S. dollar’s value, declined to $0.965 each. Similarly, the market witnessed the fourth largest stablecoin, FDUSD, fall to a low of $0.9557 per coin. […] Source CryptoX Portal