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Solana Searching For Direction: Will SOL Break Free Or Fall Flat?

Solana (SOL) finds itself stuck in neutral. Once a frontrunner in the 2023 crypto bull run, SOL’s price has been range-bound between $155 and $170 for the past few days, leaving investors cautiously optimistic but undeniably perplexed. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buoyed By Big Money: Whales Gobble More BTC, Signaling Bullish Outlook Technical Tug-of-War: Bulls Vs. Bears Technical indicators paint a conflicting picture for the high-speed blockchain darling. The dreaded “death cross” – a bearish signal formed when the 50-day moving average dips below the 200-day average – has materialized, suggesting a potential short-term price decline. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains neutral, hinting at some underlying buying pressure, albeit weak. The social media front isn’t much clearer. Mentions and discussions surrounding Solana have dipped, indicating a decline in public interest. Additionally, trading activity has plummeted by over 50%, mirroring the community’s lukewarm engagement. Whispers Of Opportunity Despite the prevailing uncertainty, there are glimmers of potential for bullish surges. The derivatives market reveals an interesting dynamic. While the overall long/short ratio suggests investor indecision, some major exchanges like Binance and OKX see a more optimistic outlook with higher long positions. Furthermore, recent price spikes have triggered short liquidations, indicating that short-sellers might be getting squeezed out, potentially paving the way for a short-term rally. This phenomenon highlights the inherent volatility of the crypto market, where sudden bursts of bullish momentum can catch bears off guard. Solana Price Projection Looking ahead, analysts offer a mixed bag of predictions. Some, like the report from CoinCodex, predict a bullish surge to $185 by July 10th. However, this optimism clashes with the bearish technical indicators and the “greed” reading on the Fear and Greed Index, which could signal overvaluation. The path forward for Solana hinges on several factors. External influences, like regulatory decisions or broader market trends, could significantly impact its price. Additionally, the success of upcoming projects on the Solana blockchain could reignite investor interest and propel the token value upwards. Related Reading: Ready To Strike? Bitcoin Poised For A Big Move After Major Consolidation Solana’s current predicament is a microcosm of the broader cryptocurrency market. While innovation and potential abound, uncertainty and volatility remain constant companions. Investors in the Solana ecosystem, along with the rest of the crypto world, are left in a wait-and-see mode, eagerly awaiting the next move in this intricate game of digital value. Featured image from Live Wallpaper, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin vs. Buffett: BTC holders' 104% CAGR dwarfs 'steady growth' portfolio

Since its trading debut in 2011, Bitcoin has delivered an impressive average annual return of approximately 104%, surpassing the returns of Warren Buffett’s portfolio and U.S. stock markets.

Polkadot Makes Significant Strides Into Real-World Asset Tokenization

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Double-Digit Gainers and Losers Define a Turbulent Week in Crypto

At press time on Monday, the global cryptocurrency market is valued at $2.53 trillion, reflecting a 0.89% decline over the last day. In the past week, six tokens have experienced double-digit gains, with the meme coin brett (BRETT) increasing by 65.8%. Meme Coin BRETT Leads Weekly Gains Amidst $2.53T Crypto Market Decline Over the past […]

Bitcoin is no ‘silver bullet’ for money’s ethical problems

Both Bitcoin and fiat currency are often in the firing line over ethical concerns, with a dedicated group of defenders and critics.

UNHCR’s “Nowhere To Run” Gets Boost from Fundraising Sale, Supported by Tezos Foundation, Objkt, and ArtMeta – XTZ News

Switzerland for UNHCR , Objkt, the Tezos Foundation, The Collectors Club and ArtMeta announce a collaborative fundraising project to celebrate digital art for good, bringing together ten visionary artists who will donate sales proceeds to the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund. submitted by /u/Rossa774Tezos [link] [comments]

Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Tight Trading Range Under Resistance

Ethereum (ETH) continues to showcase its volatility and potential for strategic trading. As of June 10, 2024, ethereum’s price stands at $3,677, reflecting a daily range of $3,654 to $3,714. Ethereum Ethereum’s 1-hour chart reveals short-term volatility, with ether’s price testing lower levels around $3,642 and struggling to maintain above $3,700. Key support is identified […]

Cardano’s Voltaire era nears with June hard fork milestone

Chang will be the first hard fork in the final era of Cardano’s roadmap, introducing community-run governance and on-chain community consensus.

Shiba Inu Price Could Skyrocket By 1,100%, Predicts Analyst

In an analysis, Moataz “Eljaboom” Elsayed, a crypto analyst and Forbes 40 under 40 nominee, has forecasted a significant surge in the value of Shiba Inu (SHIB). According to Elsayed, the meme-based cryptocurrency is poised for a potential increase that could see its value reach $0.00024, marking an unprecedented 1,105% gain from its current levels. Shiba Inu Price Set To Skyrocket 1,100%? In a review of SHIB’s price activity on the weekly chart (SHIB/USDT), Elsayed pinpointed a repeating pattern that initially occurred during the second quarter of 2021, shortly after Binance, a major crypto exchange, began trading SHIB. According to him, Shiba Inu’s historical data is exhibiting a pattern that, if repeated, will propel its price to new heights. He noted that the cryptocurrency experienced a notable rise to $0.00005 during the week of May 10, 2021, following its listing on Binance. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Open Interest Returns To February 2024 Levels, What Happened Last Time? Elsayed’s analysis draws attention to a critical period in SHIB’s market behavior. After reaching a high of $0.00005, the token underwent a correction, settling below a pivotal support range of $0.00001784 to $0.00001995 for nearly 120 days. However, a subsequent breakout occurred in October 2021 as the broader bull market gained momentum, catapulting SHIB by 343.64% from its support level to a peak of $0.00008854. History Is Repeating Itself 👀 #SHIB pic.twitter.com/zeeXVWhpKZ — Elja (@Eljaboom) June 8, 2024 The subsequent correction and entry into a bear market, exacerbated by the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in May 2022, saw SHIB prices fall below key support levels. It remained subdued under these levels for 658 days, struggling to surpass the $0.00001 mark. Yet, a resurgence in March of this year saw SHIB soar by more than 370% to a yearly high of $0.00004567. Building on this data, Elsayed anticipates a similar, if not more pronounced, trajectory for SHIB in the near future. He estimates that this next breakout could propel SHIB’s price to $0.0002404, effectively increasing its market capitalization to $141.6 billion. Given the cyclical nature of the crypto market, such could be on the cards, according to the crypto analyst. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whale Enter Buying Frenzy, 715 Billion SHIB Snapped Up In Days In the daily SHIB/USD chart, Shiba Inu’s price is currently in a consolidation phase, following a significant rally to this year’s high in early March. Despite breaking out of a symmetrical triangle pattern in mid-May, SHIB failed to sustain a close above the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level of $0.00002883. Subsequent to this rejection, the price fell below the 0.236 Fibonacci level and is now struggling to establish support at the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Maintaining a daily close above $0.00002326 is critical to prevent a potential further decline towards the 200-day EMA at $0.00001977. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com

Social Media Influencer Dan Bilzerian Contemplates Cryptocurrency Venture

In a recent social media post that garnered over a million views, Dan Bilzerian, the American poker player and businessman known for his high-stakes games and lifestyle brand Ignite International, expressed interest in creating his own cryptocurrency. Bilzerian, who has distanced himself from any existing cryptocurrencies using his name, hinted at the possibility of launching […]