Bitcoin consolidation continues ahead of the US inflation report

  • Bitcoin forms a possible pennant formation ahead of the US inflation report
  • The disinflationary process in the US is set to continue
  • If the dollar takes a hit, Bitcoin may rise above horizontal resistance

Summer trading is usually slow and tricky. Even the cryptocurrency market often consolidates levels longer than the norm.

It is the case with Bitcoin lately. The good news for cryptocurrency fans is that Bitcoin price holds close to the year’s high.

Therefore, one could only ask if this consolidation is a continuation pattern before another leg higher or if sellers put pressure here ahead of the key US inflation report to be released tomorrow.

Like it or not, Bitcoin’s performance is linked to the way the US dollar moves. As such, US economic data is critical for the digital asset’s performance, especially data directly impacting the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.

June US CPI is expected to show further declines

It should be obvious by now that inflation is cooling in the Western Hemisphere. Not all countries have seen similar trends, but the disinflationary process is in full force.

That is why traders expect the June US CPI report, due for release tomorrow, to show that the annual inflation in the United States dropped to 3.1% from 4% previously. If matched by the actual data, the US dollar will take a hit as the bets of further increases from the Fed will decline dramatically.

Hence, Bitcoin should pop above the horizontal resistance seen at $32k.

Bitcoin chart by TradingView

A possible pennant keeps Bitcoin hodlers optimistic

A pennant is a bullish technical analysis pattern. The market typically rallies after a bullish breakout and travels a distance equal to the distance prior to the pennant’s formation.

In Bitcoin’s case, this is about $6k on top of $31k, so $37k is the logical target.

But that won’t happen unless the US inflation report delivers a positive surprise. More precisely, if the inflation cools down more than expected, the Fed is less likely to raise rates, and so the US dollar should weaken.

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Zuckerberg’s Threads hits 100 million users- What’s in it for Chancer?

  • Twitter rival Threads has raced to more than 100 million users days after its launch.
  • Chancer is a predictive markets app built on the blockchain and which seeks to disrupt the betting market.
  • The $CHANCER presale is gaining upside momentum amid investor exuberance on project’s potential.

Chancer’s presale is gathering fresh momentum, with over 67 million tokens sold and nearly $680k raised so far. This comes as the investor community gets to learn about the potential impact of this blockchain-based predictive markets platform in the global betting industry.

The project is also attracting interest at a time when what would end up as an epic battle in the social media space takes shape.

What’s Threads?

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO & founder of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), recently announced the launch of Threads, a new social media platform touted as the biggest threat to Twitter. Days after the launch, which saw over 30 million sign ups in hours, Threads has hit more than 100 million users.

The rivalry between this Instagram sister app and the Elon Musk-owned platform might just be at the beginning of what could turn into a titanic battle. Already, Musk has labelled Threads a copycat and his lawyers have threatened legal action over allegations that Meta snapped former Twitter employees to gain insider information that it used to create Threads.

Threads has Twitter-like features such as liking posts, commenting, retweeting (reposting), and sharing. There are no direct messages or hashtags. The app however supports 500 characters per thread (more than Twitter), and videos of up to 5 minutes.

Twitter vs. Threads:  Who’s your money on?

Statistics show Twitter’s users number less than 370 million, which means Threads could possibly overtake it. It is notable that Twitter had to wait five years to reach 100 million users – something Threads did in four days.

Predictions on the possibility of Threads overtaking Twitter or not are part of the social conversation now. Also not surprising is the fact that some people might have placed wagers on one or the other outcome. 

While the Musk vs. Zuckerberg “caged match” type of battle has zero chance of happening, if it ever does, blockchain-based Chancer app could be where most wagers happen due to its completely different approach to betting. 

What is Chancer?

Chancer is a new predictive markets platform that looks to tap into the power of blockchain technology to revolutionise the betting industry. While a few crypto projects offer prediction markets products, Chancer is taking a new approach to the industry – one that is tailored towards removing control from traditional bookmakers.

It seeks to replace the centralised approach of legacy betting companies with a decentralised peer-to-peer (P2P) model. The goal, according to the Chancer whitepaper, is to put users in control of the markets (odds, rules, payouts).

Bettors placing wager on any market can play by their own rules and leverage the utility of the native $CHANCER token to benefit from passive income opportunities. Token holders also have a chance to earn passively by staking tokens to bolster network security.

Chancer presale gains fresh momentum

$CHANCER is a Binance Smart Chain token currently in presale. There’s fresh momentum for the token sale as investors poured over $200k in two days to push overall fundraising proceeds to over $676k. 

As CoinJournal highlighted in June, Chancer’s unique approach could be very attractive to investors. 

Investors who participate in the presale are helping Chancer raise funds to achieve its mission of democratising the betting industry. And it’s likely that investing now while prices of the native token are still low could come with significant future returns.

The platform targets $15 million across 12 presale stages.

A look at the Chancer roadmap

As well as the whitepaper that outlines the technology behind the project and how it works, many people eyeing investments in its token also look at the roadmap. In most cases, a clear roadmap with strategic milestones is critical to a project’s overall success.

Chancer’s roadmap includes the token launch on exchanges in the third quarter of 2023 before further development of the P2P platform in the next quarter. Testnets for the product will then pave the way for the mainnet launch expected in Q1, 2024.

The platform will also integrate Filecoin for file storage and launch its quadratic governance system as it works on achieving true decentralisation.

If you are looking for more details about Chancer before you invest, a good place to start would be here.

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Netflix flips VFX play with AI-powered green screen

  • AltSignals’ presale has raced to 50% sold out in stage 2 already.
  • The ActualizeAI layer will tap into Artificial Intelligence to boost accuracy of trading signals.
  • Meanwhile, Netflix is seeing the use of AI in green screen technology as a game-changer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) application across various industries and sectors continues to gather speed even as regulators push for rules to streamline growth.

Google, Microsoft and Meta lead the AI gold rush, but other companies like Nvidia and Netflix are quietly tapping into the technology to revolutionise their own industries. TechCrunch reports that in Netflix’s case, the new AI-enabled technology could be a game-changer for VFX artists.

In the crypto space, one AI-powered application that could potentially disrupt the trading industry is AltSignals. The project is edging closer to the launch of its own AI-powered layer, and is currently seeing huge interest with its token sale already 50% sold out.

Netflix reveals AI-powered green screen

The film and television industry have seen a fair share of revolutionary features from streaming giant Netflix. The company just added to that list with the debut of its Magenta Green Screen (MGS) – an application powered by artificial intelligence to change the visual effects space.

Researchers at the company say MGS makes VFX more realistic compared to legacy green screens. This is because an algorithm refined via machine learning gives colours near ground truth than models using simple algorithms.

Among the game-changing capabilities this new technology brings to the film and television industry is the ability for VFX artists to work with intricate details that have been extremely challenging. Observers say the use of generative AI provides for a major flip in filming, and Netflix is betting big on the possibilities that MGS could offer.

It’s such capabilities that have so excited the trading community when it comes to AltSignals. And if big companies like Netflix see the future in AI-powered systems, investing in the AltSignals presale could offer an opportunity investors might want to take. Here’s a bit more about this project.

What’s AltSignals?

AltSignals is an online trading platform that offers access to trading signals for its user community. The signals cover most markets, including cryptocurrency, stocks, forex and CFDs and are currently powered by a proprietary algorithm called AltAlgo.

Traders leverage signals offered by the trading tool to enter or exit trades, with an average success rate of around 64%.

An improvement on this score has seen the AltSignals team look to artificial intelligence. The project is developing an AI-powered layer that will leverage machine learning and natural language processing to increase win rates to an average of 80%.

ActualizeAI is that new platform that will be powered by a native utility token ASI. 

According to details in their whitepaper, the project says tapping into AI will see ActualizeAI analyse data from virtually every corner of the market, including news, sentiment and price indicators. Optimising this data for best buy or sell prices is expected to add to the overall profitability of trades.

Strong AI-narrative sees AltSignals presale register huge interest 

AlltSignals’ presale began with the ASI token priced at $0.012. The price has since increased in two subsequent stages, with ASI available at $0.015 in the first stage before rising to $0.01875. The AI-related token will eventually rise to $0.02274 in the last stage of the presale, giving early buyers significant returns.

The trading community is largely optimistic of ActualiseAI’s capabilities and features as shown by how fast the presale has progressed. 

Investors are also see ASI as a potentially interesting token to hold, particularly around the broader benefits that could come with its utility, including ecosystem governance, staking and participating in tournaments.

What’s the AltSignals price outlook? ASI to $1 in 2024?

Price predictions for AltSignals’ native token suggest a rally to new highs when it goes live on exchanges later in the quarter. Key short term price targets would be at $0.5 and $1. Exchange listings and ActualizeAI launch could possibly combine with positive market conditions to push ASI higher.

The reason for such a bullish view for AltSignals is that it’s already a trusted platform. The number of users has quickly grown into one of largest trading communities and the numbers could explode when the presale ends. 

Amid this outlook, investors might still want to focus on what happens with the AI-powered signals layer. Success could be a huge booster for ASI price.

Read more on AltSignals here.

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Bitcoin could hit $120,000 by the end of 2024: Standard Chartered

  • Standard Chartered analyst sees another 60% upside in Bitcoin this year.
  • Geoff Kendrick explained his bullish view on BTC in a research note today.
  • Bitcoin is already up a whopping 85% since the start of the year 2023.

The massive rally in Bitcoin since the start of this year is just a drop in the bucket compared to where it’s headed, as per a Standard Chartered analyst.

BTC could climb another 60% this year

On Monday, Geoff Kendrick said the world’s largest cryptocurrency could climb further to $50,000 by the end of 2023 which suggests another 60% upside from here.

The analyst is convinced that a continued increase in the price of BTC will make it rewarding for miners to stock huge amounts of it. Reduced net supply, in return, will help the cryptocurrency reach for the skies, he added.

If BTC rises [as] we expect by end-2023, share of newly mined being sold should fall to 20%-30%. That’s a net annual reduction in selling of BTC 250,000.

Bitcoin supply is set to halve next year

Note that the total supply of Bitcoin is scheduled to halve in April or May of 2024.

The Standard Chartered analyst sees several other factors helping unlock significant upside in BTC next year. One of them is the recent banking crisis. Earlier this year, he had forecast Bitcoin at $100,000 by the end of 2024. In a note today, though, Kendrick said:

We now think this estimate is too conservative, and we, therefore, see a 20% upside to our end-2024 target.

That essentially means Bitcoin could hit $120,000 next year. The cryptocurrency is expected to benefit if the Securities and Exchange Commission greenlights a Spot Bitcoin ETF that many asset managers, including BlackRock, have recently filed for.

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