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Bitcoin price movements often correlate with large-scale investors’ actions, commonly called “whales.” These individuals or entities hold between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC, and their trading behavior is a critical indicator of market trends. With that being said, recent data indicates that these whales have been increasing their Bitcoin holdings, which has fuelled momentum in the Bitcoin market thereby capturing the interest of more investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Market Is Still In An ‘Healthy Growth’ Phase, Says Analyst—Here’s Why BTC Whales Continue Accumulation: Implications and Risks A CryptoQuant analyst known as Datascope recently highlighted the trend of increasing BTC whale accumulation, noting that a positive 30-day percentage change supports the accumulation of Bitcoin by whales. This trend according to the analyst, represents a shift that can significantly impact Bitcoin’s price trajectory. When these major players accumulate, it often signals more liquidity in the market and a likely impending price surge. Datascope discloses that the correlation between whale balances and Bitcoin’s price “highlights the growing dominance of these investors in the market.” The CryptoQuant analyst added: Whale Accumulation and Its Impact on Price Whales accumulating Bitcoin is seen as a significant signal of an upward price trend. It indicates a period of market confidence and sufficient liquidity. Additionally, the 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA30) helps analyze the long-term tendencies of whale behavior. A positive slope in the moving average suggests potential for upward price momentum. However, datascope mentioned that there are potential caveats to this accumulation trend. He noted that the accumulation phase can lead to upward momentum, but it inherently carries the risk of a sharp reversal when these large holders decide to sell their assets. Selling pressure from whales, especially if executed suddenly, could lead to rapid price declines, reversing gains during accumulation. The analyst concluded by noting: Thus, monitoring whale accumulation and selling cycles is critical. Understanding the current market phase and timing exits correctly are key success factors for investors. Bitcoin Market Performance While the accumulation of BTC from whales continues, the asset appears to be gearing up for another rally. It is worth noting that prior to today’s price performance, Bitcoin has remained just above $90,000 following its sharp decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) of $93,477 registered last week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit 5-Year Low—What Does This Signal? However, today, the asset is beginning to see a return of upward momentum. Particularly, at the time of writing, Bitcoin has increased by 1.9% to a current trading price of $91,635, bringing it to a 1.7% decrease away from its ATH. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
XRP price is correcting gains from the $1.185 resistance zone. The price might revisit the $1.00 support before the bulls appear. XRP price started a downside correction below the $1.120 level. The price is now trading below $1.100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.110 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could retest the $1.00 support zone before the bulls take a stand. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price struggled to extend gains above the $1.180 and $1.20 levels. It started a downside correction and traded below the $1.150 level. It underperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past two sessions. There was a drop below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.9988 swing low to the $1.1860 high. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $1.110 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading below $1.100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It is now approaching the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.9988 swing low to the $1.1860 high. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $1.100 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.140 level. The next key resistance could be $1.1850. A clear move above the $1.1850 resistance might send the price toward the $1.200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.2250 resistance or even $1.2320 in the near term. The next major hurdle might be $1.250. More Downsides? If XRP fails to clear the $1.140 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.040 level. The next major support is near the $1.00 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.00 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $0.980 support in the near term. The next major support sits near the $0.920 zone. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.1040 and $1.0000. Major Resistance Levels – $1.1400 and $1.1850.
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one” as the debut day for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.
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Ethereum price struggled to extend gains above the $3,220 resistance zone. ETH is slowly moving lower and approaching the $3,060 support. Ethereum is consolidating and facing hurdles near $3,200. The price is trading below $3,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $3,120 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price attempted an upside break above the $3,220 resistance but failed unlike Bitcoin. ETH started a fresh decline below the $3,150 and $3,120 support levels. There was a move below $3,100 and the price tested $3,070. A low is formed at $3,069 and the price is now consolidating. It tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,224 swing high to the $3,069 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,120 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,150 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,224 swing high to the $3,069 low. The main resistance is now forming near $3,220. A clear move above the $3,220 resistance might send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. An upside break above the $3,350 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,500 resistance zone. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,150 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,060 level or the trend line. The first major support sits near the $3,000 zone. A clear move below the $3,000 support might push the price toward $2,880. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,740 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,650. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,060 Major Resistance Level – $3,150
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a bullish “massive coil” pattern for XRP, signaling a potential breakout, while legal uncertainties and regulatory shifts fuel market speculation. Peter Brandt’s Chart Insight Sparks Debate on XRP’s Next Market Move Peter Brandt, a renowned trader and chartist, highlighted a bullish outlook for XRP in a post on social […]
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Bitcoin price is consolidating gains near the $91,000 zone. BTC is holding gains and might soon aim for more upsides above the $94,000 level. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $91,000 zone. The price is trading above $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $90,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $93,200 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Could Rally Again Bitcoin price remained supported above the $90,000 level. BTC formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $91,000 level. It cleared the $93,000 level and traded to a new high at $94,000 before there was a pullback. There was a move below the $93,000 level. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,400 swing low to the $94,000 high. However, the price is stable and consolidating near the $92,000 level. Bitcoin price is now trading above $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $90,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The trend line is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,400 swing low to the $94,000 high. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $92,600 level. The first key resistance is near the $93,200 level. A clear move above the $93,200 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $94,000. A close above the $94,000 resistance might initiate more gains. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $98,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 resistance level. Another Pullback In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $94,000 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $91,700 level. The first major support is near the $90,700 level. The next support is now near the $89,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $87,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $91,700, followed by $90,700. Major Resistance Levels – $92,600, and $94,000.
The Bitcoin price movements have recently formed a bullish symmetrical triangle pattern, a technical indicator that often precedes significant upward momentum. This pattern formation has come amidst a back and forth between $93,477 and $85,970 after the Bitcoin price reached an all-time high of $93,477 on November 14. The observation of this bullish symmetrical triangle was highlighted on the social media platform X by the crypto analyst known as Stockmoney Lizards, who is also credited with developing the Satoshimeter indicator. Symmetrical Triangle Points To A Bitcoin Price Breakout A symmetrical triangle is formed when a descending resistance line and an ascending support line converge, indicating a period of consolidation. As the price approaches the apex of this formation, it typically breaks out in the direction of the prevailing trend. Related Reading: Dogecoin Large Transactions Surge 41% With 35% Uptick In Daily Addresses, Will Price Follow? In the case of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin price action on the daily candlestick timeframe has been one of a series of lower highs and higher lows for about the past week. This formation has led to the Bitcoin price trading in an increasingly tightening range, which is ultimately going to breakout in either direction. For Bitcoin, the existing uptrend suggests a potential breakout above the upper trendline of the symmetrical triangle, which is just below $91,000. To confirm such a breakout, analysts look for a spike in trading volume and at least two consecutive closes beyond the trendline. Commenting on this setup, the Stockmoney Lizards stated, “The current setup suggests a potential breakout to the next level. All eyes are on 100k. This is when retail investors will crush the candy store and the real fun will start.” Such a breakout, if confirmed, could lead Bitcoin to establish new highs above the six-digit threshold of $100,000, which in turn would trigger a wave of inflows into other cryptocurrencies. Next Bitcoin Price Target: $100,000 The psychological milestone of $100,000 has been a focal point for Bitcoin enthusiasts and analysts since the beginning of this bull cycle. Notably, the calls for a $100,000 price target have been even more pronounced since the Bitcoin price broke above its March high of $73,737 earlier this month. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP’s 11-Year SuperCycle Is Coming To An End, Why A Surge To $3.4 Is Imminent At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $91,770, having reached an intraday high of $92,653 in the past 24 hours. This means it has effectively broken out of the symmetrical triangle since Stockmoney Lizards’ technical analysis. Interestingly, the analyst highlighted this breakout in an update to his analysis. Now that the breakout of the symmertical triangle has been effectively confirmed, it remains to be seen whether the Bitcoin price can reach the coveted $100,000 price mark before the end of November. All indicators point to go, with the demand for Bitcoin currently far outpacing the supply. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
