Schlagwort: crypto analysis

Key takeaways

• SOL is trading at $197 after adding 2% to its value over the weekend.
• The coin could rally towards $250 soon as investors anticipate a spot ETF.

SOL approaches $200 as altcoins lead the market charge

The cryptocurrency market is having a positive start to the week following last week’s deep correction. Bitcoin is trading above $119k while Ether is targeting the $4k psychological mark.

Binance’s BNB has hit a new all-time high of $857, with XRP and Solana also recording healthy gains. SOL, the native coin of the Solana blockchain, is up by more than 2% in the last 24 hours and now trades close to $200.

The positive performance comes as investors anticipate a Solana spot ETF in the coming months. Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh stated that,

“ETF conversations around SOL are further amplifying interest. With a more crypto-friendly regulatory tone emerging in the U.S., sentiment around both XRP and SOL remains constructive.”

According to market analysts, fundamentals are finally starting to align with Solana’s market structure. Liquidity is improving, and institutional flows are growing. The addition of spot ETF products would boost SOL’s adoption and push the price to new highs.

SOL could hit $250 soon

The SOL/USD 4-hour chart is bullish and efficient, with the market structure shifting to the upside. This shift suggests that SOL could be preparing for another leg up in the coming hours or days.

The technical indicators are also bullish. The RSI of 62 shows that SOL is bullish and could head into the overbought region soon. The MACD lines crossed over into the positive region, suggesting that buyers are in control.

If SOL’s daily closes above $195, it could hit the minor resistance level at $207 over the next few hours. An extended rally would allow it to approach the FVG around $225k before rallying to $250 for the first time since January. 

However, failure to close above the $195 region could result in a correction and push SOL lower to the $177 support level. If the bulls fail to hold this support level, SOL could dump further to the $157 low created on July 15.

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Key takeaways

• Binance’s BNB is the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, up nearly 8% in the last 24 hours.
• The coin has hit a new all-time high of $857 and could be set to rally higher in the near term.

BNB trades above $850 as altcoins rally higher

The cryptocurrency market was bearish last week but has begun the new week in a bullish fashion. Bitcoin hit the $119k mark after slipping below $116k on Friday, while Ether is approaching the $4k psychological mark.

However, Binance’s BNB is the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap. The coin added nearly 8% to its value in the last 24 hours to hit a new all-time high price of $857 a few minutes ago.

The positive performance comes as BNB continues to attract institutional interest thanks to Binance’s position as the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the world. BNB’s rally also indicates that altcoins are currently leading the market charge.

In addition to BNB, other leading altcoins, including Ether, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano, all added over 2% to their values in the last 24 hours.

BNB could extend rally to $900

BNB overtook Solana last week to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap and looks set to extend its lead. With a market cap of $119 billion, BNB is nearly $40 billion away from third-place USDC.

The BNB/USD 4-hour chart is bullish and efficient, suggesting that BNB could be preparing for another leg up. The technical indicators are also bullish as buyers are currently in control.

The RSI of 74 shows that BNB could be heading into the overbought region if the bullish trend continues. Meanwhile, the MACD lines have been in the positive zone for weeks now, suggesting a bullish bias.

If the rally continues, BNB could surge towards the $900 mark and set a new all-time high in the process. The $1k psychological level remains the medium-term goal for Binance’s native coin.

However, BNB might experience a correction following its recent rally. If that happens, BNB could retest the support and TLQ level at $841 over the next few hours. An extended selling pressure would see BNB drop to the weekend low of $795.

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Key takeaways

• ETH is up nearly 2% in the last 24 hours and now trades above $3,600.
• Technical indicators are showing signs of weakness, suggesting a bearish trend for the coin.

ETH stays above $3,600 as BTC dips

The cryptocurrency market has been volatile over the last couple of hours, with Bitcoin dropping below the $116k level. Bitcoin lost nearly 2% of its value and now risks dropping below $115k if the selloff continues.

However, Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is currently in the green after adding more than 1% to its value in the last 24 hours. This allowed it to top the $3,600 mark.

However, the technical indicators are suggesting signs of weakness, and ETH could experience a selloff. The higher timeframe chart remains bullish, indicating that the buyers are still in control. 

ETH could retest $3k if the bearish trend persists

The ETH/USD 4-hour chart remains bullish as Ether outperforms Bitcoin and some other leading cryptocurrencies. The price is also efficient, suggesting that ETH could be getting ready for another upward movement. 

However, the technical indicators on the lower timeframe are switching bearish, suggesting a selloff on the horizon. ETH failed to find support around the daily level of $3.730 and declined below $3,600.

However, it has recovered its position above $3,600. If Ether closes below the $3,500 daily candle, it could experience a correction to retest the $3,000 psychological level. 

The Relative Strength Index of 49 shows that the bulls are losing control of the market, indicating a fading bullish momentum.

Furthermore, ETH’s MACD indicator is converging closer together, and the green histogram bars are also falling, both suggesting a growing bearish appetite.

On the flipside, if ETH’s daily candle closes above $3,500, the bulls could push the price higher in the near term. ETH could retest the $3,730 resistance level in the coming hours or days before aiming for the $4k psychological level.

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• Short-term holders trigger correction by locking in gains.
• DOGE trades at $0.234, below key resistance at $0.245.
• Price could test $0.198 if $0.220 support fails.

Dogecoin has shed 15% of its value after reaching a six-month high earlier this month, as a wave of profit-taking among short-term holders triggered a reversal in the memecoin’s recent rally.

The downturn reflects a broader pattern of sell-offs across the cryptocurrency market, where traders are taking gains off the table amid uncertain macroeconomic signals and resistance at key price levels.

At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at $0.234, down from recent highs and sitting below the key resistance level of $0.245.

The pullback marks a significant change in sentiment after a period of renewed optimism.

Investor behaviour signals short-term weakness

The realised profit/loss ratio for Dogecoin surged this week, reaching its highest level in six months. This metric tracks the profit or loss recorded by investors at the time of selling.

A sharp rise in this indicator suggests a large number of holders are exiting positions in profit, indicating that confidence in further gains is weakening.

This wave of profit-taking has mostly come from short-term investors, who contributed heavily to DOGE’s recent price correction.

The decision to lock in gains at current levels has put downward pressure on the coin’s price action, suggesting a reluctance to hold through potential near-term volatility.

Market participants are closely watching the $0.220 support level.

If DOGE drops below this zone, it could fall further to around $0.198—a key area last seen in earlier trading cycles.

Long-term holders remain steady amid volatility

Despite the short-term selling, Dogecoin’s long-term outlook may not be entirely compromised.

One key indicator, Liveliness—which measures the activity of long-term holders (LTHs)—continues to decline.

This trend suggests that LTHs are not moving their DOGE, implying they are not joining the sell-off.

This reluctance to liquidate positions has previously served as a stabilising force for Dogecoin during periods of intense market activity.

The declining Liveliness could act as a cushion, slowing the pace of the current correction and potentially preventing a full breakdown in price.

Market analysts often view the behaviour of LTHs as a bellwether for a coin’s resilience.

Their current stance suggests that Dogecoin may still have underlying strength, provided the support levels hold and broader sentiment doesn’t worsen further.

Critical resistance could define next move

Dogecoin’s short-term trajectory will likely hinge on whether it can reclaim the $0.245 resistance level.

A breakout above this threshold could invalidate the current bearish setup and open the door to a recovery towards $0.268.

On the other hand, continued profit-taking without fresh buying momentum could see DOGE extend its losses.

If the $0.220 support gives way, the market could quickly test lower support at $0.198.

As it stands, Dogecoin’s future price action will depend on whether long-term holders can provide enough support to offset the current selling pressure from short-term investors.

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