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Bitcoin could stabilize as dominance level drops; Check forecast

Key takeaways

  • BTC has been trading around $111k and could stabilize soon to allow altcoins to rally.
  • The Bitcoin dominance level has dropped to 55 amid growing altcoin demand.

BTC stagnates at $111k as altcoin demand grows

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has been trading around $111k over the past two days. This performance comes despite altcoins rallying higher, with Ether now approaching $4,500 after adding over 1% to its value.

However, Bitcoin’s stagnation comes with a decline in its dominance level. Bitcoin dominance has declined from its 62% peak to 55%, an indication that investors could be shifting funds from Bitcoin to altcoins.

Bitcoin dominance measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization as a percentage of the total cryptocurrency market cap. This metric helps investors determine if Bitcoin is favored at a particular period or if altcoins are the preferred investments.

In an email to Coinjournal, Sergei Gorev, Head of Risk, YouHodler, stated that historically, the dynamics of the BTC price have usually caught up with the dynamics of M2 growth. Gorev added that,

Perhaps this divergence is caused by the local summer vacation period, and, with the beginning of the autumn business season, the price of BTC may straighten again. In our opinion, the strengthening of the position of second-tier coins is quite long-term. Firstly, this is due to the market redistribution of profits of early investors in BTC, and secondly, in the future, the creation of crypto reserves may occur in the most liquid crypto projects, which can attract a wide range of corporate investors willing to invest billions of dollars. We think the next interesting market ideas could be SOL and XRP.

BTC still targets $113k despite declining dominance level

The BTC/USD 4-hour chart has seen an improvement compared to the bearish price action in August. The technical indicators have started switching positive, with the RSI of 59 showing that sellers are no longer in control.

BTC/USD 4H Chart

If the recovery continues, BTC could look to overcome the 4-hour resistance level and TLQ at $113,487. A breakout above this level would enable BTC to reclaim the $117k resistance with ease.

However, with the market still jittery, BTC could face a downward correction and drop to the Monday low of $107,250.

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Sonic eyes $0.32 ahead of U.S. expansion; Check forecast

Key takeaways

  • S is up 1% in the last 24 hours and is now trading above $0.30.
  • The positive performance comes as Sonic Labs commits $40m to SonicStrategy to fund U.S. expansion.

Sonic Labs sets aside $40 million for SonicStrategy

S, the native coin of the Sonic Labs ecosystem, is up 1% in the last 24 hours and now trading above $0.30. The positive performance coincides with a broader market rally, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $111k mark.

However, S could rally higher in the near term thanks to positive development within the Sonic Labs ecosystem. Spetz (SPTZ), doing business as SonicStrategy, announced a few hours ago that it will receive $40 million in convertible funding from the foundation behind the Sonic blockchain, Sonic Labs.

The company added that the funding will support its treasury, validator operations, and blockchain investments. Furthermore, the funding can also convert to common stock at $4.50 per share if certain conditions are met.

The investment is part of Sonic’s expansion into the US, as it also looks to launch an ETF and pursue a PIPE vehicle.

S targets $0.32 amid improved market conditions

The S/USD 4-hour chart is bearish and efficient but could soon flip bullish as market conditions start to improve. The RSI of 48 shows that the selling pressure is declining, with the MACD lines about to cross into the positive zone.

S/USD 4H Chart

At press time, S is trading at $0.309, up from Monday’s low of $0.29. If the recovery continues, S could target the TLQ and support level at $0.32 over the next few hours. An extended bullish run would allow S to reclaim the high of $0.36 from August 24th.

However, the market remains jittery, and prices could face a correction. If that happens, S could retest the $0.29 low before dipping towards the August low of $0.272.

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XLM eyes $0.40 ahead of Stellar’s Protocol 23 upgrade

Key takeaways

  • The broader crypto market has recovered from Monday’s low and now eyes new highs.
  • XLM is trading above $0.35 ahead of the network’s key upgrade.

Stellar Lumens to implement Protocol 23 upgrade

XLM, the native coin of the Stellar Lumens blockchain, is trading in the green after a poor start to the week. Its poor performance earlier this week coincides with Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies underperforming.

However, XLM is now trading above $0.35 after defending the $0.34 support over the weekend. The coin could rally higher ahead of a key network upgrade. Stellar’s Protocol 23 upgrade aims to modernize network infrastructure and expand interoperability.

According to the team, this upgrade is a step toward broadening Stellar’s utility for real-world assets (RWA). The RWA sector market on Stellar is now worth over $460 million, and the team expects it to grow bigger once the new protocol goes live. 

With the upgrade and the increased RWA market on Stellar, its native token could rally higher over the coming days and weeks.

XLM targets $0.40 as a bullish pattern forms

The XLM/USD 4-hour chart remains bullish and efficient as XLM has rallied in recent weeks. The price established fundamental support at $0.344 during heightened selling pressure on Monday. 

The market has now embarked on a recovery, with accumulation currently ongoing between $0.35 and $0.36. The RSI of 52 shows that the bullish momentum is returning, while the MACD lines are about to cross into the positive zone. 

XLM/USD 4H Chart

If the recovery continues, XLM could overtake the $0.37 resistance over the next few hours and rally towards the $0.40 psychological level. However, breakout potential above $0.37 resistance depends upon sustained volume validation.

If the market fails to rally higher, XLM could face a rejection and drop to the $0.34 support level once again. An extended bearish run would see XLM fill the FVG gap and drop to the $0.29 support for the first time since July.

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Altcoins today: WLFI dips after debut, BGB rallies on new utility, MemeCore enters top 100

  • WLFI plunges on its first trading day amid profit-taking.
  • BGB leads upside as it gains more roles in the Morpho network.
  • MemeCore broke into the top 100 after significant gains in the past few sessions.

Cryptocurrencies displayed mixed performances on Tuesday, with top tokens stable amid uncertainty.

As usual, a lot is happening in the sector today.

This article evaluates three projects that are making waves fundamentally and technically. Let’s find out more.

World Liberty Financial’s new WLFI token led the downside, losing more than 14% on its 24-hour chart after its closely-watched September 1 trading debut.

MemeCore has entered the top 100 digital assets’ list by market cap following remarkable rallies, fueled by strategic collaborations and whale accumulation.

Moreover, BGB soared after Bitget hinted at more governance and gas use cases for the native coin within the Morpho blockchain. Here are more details.

WLFI fails to keep pace after strong debut

World Liberty Financial opened its governance token, WLFI, for trading on September 1.

It dominated crypto forums and social media trends, with early investors celebrating staggering returns.

However, the bullish party didn’t last. WLFI jumped to $0.33 highs after going live.

However, selling pressure from unlocks holders triggered substantial price declines in the past 24 hours.

WLFI is trading at $0.2397 after losing more than 14% of its value within a day.

Its market cap has plunged from above $9.4 billion to $6.55 billion, ranking #33 on Coingecko.

Some investors and traders are already counting massive losses.

For example, Andrew Tate lost $67.5K early today after selling pressure liquidated his long position.

He executed another long position, possibly signaling confidence in the alt’s rebound if not revenge trading.

BGB rallies as new use cases spark bullish momentum

Bitget’s native token stole the show with sharp rallies today.

BGB trades at $5.26 after gaining more than 15% on its daily chart.

The upside stance coincides with a new collaboration between Bitget and L2 payment platform Morph to reshape BGB’s role within the market.

The exchange confirmed it would move the entire 440 million team-held BGB assets to the Morpho Foundation, which will handle all future developments linked to the native coin.

Effectively, BGB will land new utilities as Morpho’s governance and gas token.

That positions the altcoin for increased adoption in the payment sector.

The official announcement highlighted:

Bitget plans to transfer all BGB tokens held by its team to the Morpho Foundation, and the Morpho chain will adopt BGB as its gas and governance token, driving the prosperity of the Morpho ecosystem.

MemeCore joins the top 100 cryptos

MemeCore has grabbed attention after its remarkable rally into the top 100 digital assets by market value.

M price hovers at $0.8369, ranking 93rd on Coingecko with its $1.39 billion market capitalization.

Strategic collaborations, whale purchases, and liquidity events fueled the upside.

The primary catalyst came from the partnership with token launcher D-Pump.

The alliance promises technical support, market expansion, and ecosystem interconnection, themes that resonate with market players seeking the next viral crypto.

Also, MemeCore’s MemeX liquidity event injected around $5.7 million into ME’s ecosystem.

Liquidity providers and traders joined, catalyzing short squeezes that propelled the upswing.

Moreover, Nansen data shows intensified whale activity, with dip-pocketed players accumulating more than 51.9 million MemeCore tokens last month.

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XVS price slips after $27M Venus Protocol phishing attack

  • A Venus network user suffered massive losses after authorizing a malicious transaction.
  • The perpetrator took seconds to drain vUSDT, BTCB, vETH, vXRP, and vUSDC.
  • The native token plunged sharply after the news.

While the crypto market displayed stability on Tuesday, XVS painted its daily chart red after news surfaced that a Venus Protocol user had encountered a sophisticated phishing scam, resulting in the loss of digital assets worth a whopping $27 million.

What attracted attention is how the incident unfolded.

It was not a weakness in Venus Protocol. The attacker gained complete access to the victim’s assets after a simple mistake.

According to an on-chain investigator, PeckShield:

The victim approved a malicious transaction, granting token approval to the attacker’s address (0x7fd8…202a) for asset transfer.

The perpetrator’s burner wallet instantly drained the assets after the user approved access.

It took seconds to lose a fortune, likely accumulated in years.

Such incidents underscore the brutal reality in the DeFi world, where a simple mistake can translate to disastrous losses.

The numbers reveal how devastating the attack was:

  • $19.8M in vUSDT
  • $7.15M worth of vUSDC
  • $146K in vXRP
  • $22K in vETH
  • $285 Bitcoin on BNB Chain (BTCB)

The victim lost what most people would consider generational wealth, especially in the crypto industry.

What’s worse is that the hack didn’t happen due to weaknesses in Venus Protocol.

The attacker leveraged the user’s innocence and deception to orchestrate the scam.

Venus Protocol remains secure

One thing that the community would like to know is whether the perpetrator breached the Venus Protocol.

NO. The BNB Chain-based lending and borrowing protocol remained secure and fully operational.

The $27 million loss didn’t stem from a coding flaw, systematic exploit, or bugs in smart contracts.

It is part of the rising trend of social engineering frauds, where attackers trick users into authorizing token approvals.

In June, a New York scammer used social engineering to steal assets worth over $4 million from a Coinbase user.

Another similar incident had a victim losing over $240 million in August last year.

The weak point has nothing to do with the protocol, but the user who’s controlling the wallet.

Thus, the Venus Protocol remained operational after one of its users suffered a devastating loss.

Doesn’t that add to the victim’s frustration?

Risks linked to DeFi’s freedom

Decentralized finance thrived on permissionless technology.

However, that freedom carries significant dangers.

Token approvals ensure streamlined interactions between digital assets and decentralized applications (dApps).

Nevertheless, giving wallets unlimited approvals limits user control.

The powers turn deadly if the wallet belongs to a fraudster.

That’s what the Venus Protocol victim met – a simple approval turned out to be a complete disaster.

Furthermore, DeFi doesn’t have a refund button or helpline.

Mistakes are final in this industry, and the $27 million is likely gone forever.

XVS price outlook

Venus Protocol’s native token turned bearish amidst the scam developments.

It has lost more than 6% on its daily chart after a sharp dip.

XVS trades at $5.99 with an overwhelming selling pressure.

The 400% surge in 24-hour trading volume signals heightened activity, potentially from holders exiting positions to avoid further losses.

Bears dominate XVS’s price charts, hinting at more declines before the altcoin secures footing.

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