Kategorie: Crypto Analysis

The cryptocurrency market shed billions of dollars over the weekend as the top coins and tokens underperform.

The bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency thickened over the weekend as Bitcoin and other major coins recorded huge losses.

Over the past 24 hours, the total cryptocurrency market cap has dropped by more than 12% and currently stands above $970 billion. This means that the cryptocurrency market has lost more than 60% of its value since reaching an all-time high of $3 trillion in November 2022.

Bitcoin remains the industry leader but has been negatively affected in recent months. At press time, Bitcoin is trading above $24k per coin, down by more than 12% over the past 24 hours.

The bearish performance comes after Celsius, one of the leading cryptocurrency lending platforms in the world, paused withdrawals, citing extreme market conditions. 

Celsius has more than $12 billion in assets under management, making its move a substantial one in the cryptocurrency market. The company said;

“Due to extreme market conditions, today we are announcing that Celsius is pausing all withdrawals, swaps, and transfers between accounts.”

Key levels to watch

The BTC/USD 4-hour chart is extremely bearish as Bitcoin has underperformed over the past 24 hours. The technical indicators show that BTC is currently bearish.

The MACD is below the neutral zone, showing that BTC is currently underperforming. The 14-day RSI of 17 shows that Bitcoin is currently in the oversold region.

At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $24,053 per coin. If the bearish trend continues, BTC could drop below the $22k support level before the end of the day. In the event of an extended negative performance, BTC could test the $20k support level for the first time this year. 

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The cryptocurrency market has been underperforming over the past few hours, but VET is currently in a bullish move.

The cryptocurrency market is down by less than 1% over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin, and the other major coins are trading in the red zone. At the moment, the total crypto market cap remains below the $1.3 trillion mark.

Bitcoin, the industry leader, continues to maintain its price at $30k despite losing 0.7% of its value over the past few hours.

However, VET, the native token of the VeChain ecosystem, is one of the best performers amongst the top 40 cryptocurrencies by market cap. VET is currently up by more than 5% today, and it is only outperformed by a few cryptocurrencies, including Chainlink and Tezos.

VET’s ongoing positive performance can be attributed to VeChain’s partnership with UFC.

The VeChain Foundation announced on Thursday that it had entered a global marketing partnership deal with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation.

As a result, VeChain is now UFC’s first-ever Official Layer 1 Blockchain Partner, providing the blockchain Foundation with an unprecedented level of integration into key UFC assets.

Key levels to watch

The VET/USD 4-hour chart is bullish as VeChain has outperformed most of the leading cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours.

The MACD line remains below the neutral zone, but the recent positive performance has seen it move higher. The 14-day relative strength index of 56 shows that VET is no longer in the oversold region.

At press time, VET is trading at $0.03165 per coin. If the positive momentum is maintained, VET could surge past the first major resistance level at $0.03358 before the end of the day.

However, VET could need the support of the broader crypto market to enable it to move past the $0.040 resistance point for the first time this month. 

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STEPN has captured the attention of the crypto market over the past few months. The app is a new move to earn platform that rewards users for running and walking. So far, the project has hit a market cap of around $600 million. Here is why STEPN is growing:

• The platform has quite literally defined the M2E space.

• STEPN is integrating NFTs and social gaming into its metaverse.

• The in-game economy is user-centered which allows more incentive for folks to join.

Data Source: TradingView 

How does STEPN Work?

STEPN pays you to move. However, it’s not as straightforward as it seems. First, to join the app, you must purchase an NFT-powered sneaker. There are different types of sneakers, each with its own level of rarity, quality, and other features.

On average, a sneaker can cost you around $1000 depending on the prevailing price of SOL. Also, users get limited energy each day. So, you cannot just sign up and run for a living. There will be a time cap as to how much running or walking you can do. Ether way, STEPN offers a good way to earn while doing something healthy.

Tokenomics and Sustainability

The biggest challenge for most web3 earning projects is sustainability. As we have seen from platforms like Axie Infinity, it’s very hard for P2E web3 platforms to generate enough value to keep the revenues flowing. 

The STEPN model falls into the same trap. You see, the money earned from walking or running comes from the purchase of newly minted sneakers. So, if at some point the number of new users joining declines, the whole system comes tumbling down. 

While STEPN is a good investment right now, it’s not something you want to be holding for a long time. Unless there is a huge change in utility and value, it’s a short-term play. You can buy into STEPN through its native governance token GMT.

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Since dropping below $30,000 a few weeks ago, Bitcoin has had a prolonged period of price consolidation. At one point, we thought the coin was finally ready for a breakout. It pulled up to test $32,000 only to fall back once more. So, when will this consolidation phase end? Here are some highlights:

• Bitcoin shows some weakness despite holding above $30,000

• The coin could bottom to $28,650 in the days ahead

• Consolidation around the $28,650 will be crucial for BTC in the near term.

Data Source: TradingView 

When will the consolidation end?

It’s hard to say how long this consolidation will take. But two things can happen. First, BTC may lose its resilience and plummet below $28,650. This will trigger a massive sell-off that could see a decline of at least 20%. 

The second scenario is more favorable for bulls, but only to a certain extent. You see, despite consolidating between $28,650 and $30,700, Bitcoin has failed to break out decisively. In fact, at the start of the week, we saw the mega-cap surge towards $32,000 for the first time in weeks. However, a pullback came almost instantly. This suggests that upward momentum is very limited for BTC. 

In fact, the coin will likely need about two weeks of low volatility trading to develop enough momentum for a decent uptrend. As long as the price action stays above $28,650, a consolidation phase of two weeks should be enough.

Will BTC see more gains this year?

So far, BTC has seen a net loss since the start of 2022. Some analysts are now warning that the coin could struggle to clear $38,000 over the coming six months. 

There is also some worry that the correction we are seeing right now in crypto hasn’t really bottomed yet. Downside risks for BTC could put enough pressure on the price and push it well below $25,000. However, recovery after that will be almost certain.

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Polygon appears to be on the verge of a very decisive bullish run. The coin has been suppressed in recent weeks. Even as the broader crypto market has seen some decent gains in June, MATIC has largely been modest in its uptrend. But this is about to change. Here are some highlights:

• MATIC has consolidated within lower highs and higher lows for 3 straight days.

• This consolidation shows resilience, and it could trigger massive demand for MATIC.

• The coin could target $0.9 in this bullish cycle.

Data Source: TradingView 

Polygon’s near-term prospects

Looking at MATIC’s price action over the past two weeks, we see a very strong consolidation. In fact, while the crypto market has actually reported modest gains, MATIC has largely been within this consolidation phase with very limited volatility. As a result, the coin has traded within lower highs and higher lows in 3 straight trading sessions. 

This show of resilience could suggest that MATIC is ready to break the sideways pattern. Besides, momentum indicators on the chart suggest that the coin is due for a decisive bull run.

If indeed MATIC is able to break out in the coming days, the coin will target $0.9 as the bare minimum. This will deliver a 50% upswing from the current price. It is also likely that there will be enough demand to send MATIC above $1. The coin will probably consolidate above $1.1 before it tries to find more direction again.

How likely is this MATIC run?

The conditions are perfect for MATIC to break its sideways pattern. But this also depends on the overall sentiment in the market.

If we continue to see weakness in crypto, then MATIC will remain in a consolidation phase for a bit longer. However, if broader sentiment improves, then you can expect MATIC to outperform most major coins.

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