Category: Cryptocurrency News

Bitcoin fell short of its all-time high, but multiple Bitcoin price metrics show BTC price on target to hit new all-time highs 

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As the US presidential election approaches, former President Donald Trump’s odds on crypto betting platforms like Polymarket have surged, with analysts predicting significant implications for Bitcoin prices if he secures a second term in the Oval Office.  However, market expert Patrick H. warns that the current favorable conditions supporting Bitcoin’s rally toward a new record high may shift dramatically under Trump’s proposed fiscal policies for the coming year. ‘No Money Printing, No Gains’ In a recent analysis shared on X (formerly Twitter), Patrick H. posited that if Trump is re-elected and appoints Elon Musk as the head of the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the era of aggressive money printing could come to an end.  During a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, the Tesla CEO revealed plans for the DOGE initiative, suggesting it could reduce federal spending by at least $2 trillion.  Related Reading: Ethereum Holds Key Support To Set A $6,000 Target – Analyst Patrick H. argues that without continued money printing, there may be limited upward movement in Bitcoin prices. “No money printing, no price going up,” he stated.  The expert believes that the market may not be fully accounting for the ramifications of a Trump victory on both the cryptocurrency and stock market outlook for 2025. Additionally, Patrick raised alarms about the Bank of Japan’s concerns regarding the US stock market if Trump implements these proposed policies. He warned that such changes could lead to an “economic shock” in 2025, further complicating the landscape for crypto prices. The Bitcoin Rally And The Potential Impact For Altcoins Delving into the current price dynamics, market analyst Miles Deutscher recently said that despite Bitcoin trading just below its all-time highs, the market feels “unusually quiet,” attributing the silence to a lack of retail investor participation, which he argues is crucial for driving momentum in the cryptocurrency market. Deutscher pointed out that from October 2023 to March 2024, altcoins experienced significant rallies, with many rising four to five times from their lows. Coins in trending sectors, particularly those related to artificial intelligence and meme coins, even saw increases of 10 to 15 times during this period.  However, the analyst highlights that it wasn’t until February that retail interest re-emerged, as evidenced by metrics like Google Trends, app store rankings, and YouTube views. Deutscher believes that this delay in retail engagement raises an important point: substantial price movements in cryptocurrencies often occur without immediate retail participation.  According to the analyst, the Pareto Principle applies here—80% of gains typically occur during the final 20% of a price movement. This means that retail investors tend to wait until significant upward momentum is already established before entering the market, suggesting further price gains in the months ahead. Related Reading: XRP Price Explosion Above $3 Is A Matter Of When, Not If: Analyst Reveals Timeline In the current context, the recent altcoin rally has only lasted four weeks following a six-month downtrend. Deutscher recalls that in the previous cycle, it took five months for retail investors to notice the market’s recovery.  The analyst predicts a similar pattern may unfold again, although he asserts that the trust built during the March rally could shorten the time frame for renewed retail interest. Still, Deutscher emphasizes that Bitcoin breaking through its all-time highs would serve as powerful marketing for the entire cryptocurrency space.  Ultimately, the analysts explains that the resulting “wealth effect” from the current Bitcoin rally is likely to catalyze further increases in altcoin prices, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the market. At the time of writing, the largest cryptocurrency on the market has managed to regain the $72,000 level after a brief correction to $71,400 in the past 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

As bitcoin’s price nears its all-time high, the network’s hashrate is hitting impressive heights once again this year. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Climbs to New Highs—Will the Trend Continue? Following the trajectory of BTC’s rising value against a variety of fiat currencies, including the U.S. dollar, bitcoin’s network hashrate is soaring. At 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time […]

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A crypto analyst has made a bold prediction about the XRP price, highlighting that an explosive rise above $3 is not a matter of if but when. While XRP’s slow price growth over the years has tested the patience of many investors, the analyst is confident that the cryptocurrency’s fundamentals and market dynamics are aligning for a significant upward movement.   Timeline For XRP Price Surge Above $3 Popular crypto analyst Javon Marks has expressed optimism about the future outlook of the XRP price, predicting that the prominent cryptocurrency could be on the verge of a significant rally above the $3 mark. In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Tuesday, Marks revealed that the recent XRP price action indicated a “massive bullish breakout” to the upside. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breaks Out Of 7-Month Descending Broadening Wedge Pattern For Continuation Above $70,000 The analyst suggested that this upward momentum could happen very soon, implying that all the conditions and signs were pointing towards a substantial price shift for XRP in the future.  Sharing a detailed chart of XRP’s historical price movements, Marks noted that the cryptocurrency had formed a distinct triangle pattern, starting in 2014 and peaking in 2017. After breaking out of the triangle pattern in 2017, XRP experienced a dramatic price surge, reaching new highs before recording a short dip and then rallying again to its current all-time high of $3.84 in 2018.  Based on Mark’s price chart, XRP has formed another similar triangle pattern, which started around 2018 and is projected to peak in 2025. Marks pointed out that breaking out of this triangle pattern could trigger a massive increase in the XRP price, potentially pushing the cryptocurrency to new highs around $3.6 by 2025.  Price Remains Stagnant While Other Cryptocurrencies Rally Despite the optimistic price projections for the XRP price, the cryptocurrency has been facing immense downward pressure for the past few months. While other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most meme coins have been experiencing significant price gains amidst the positive shift in market conditions, XRP price has struggled to build momentum. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Is About To Complete This Breakout To A Descending Megaphone Pattern, Is $1 Next? Data from CoinMarketCap has revealed that XRP is currently trading at around $0.5, recording significant declines, much to the frustration of long-time XRP holders and investors. While Bitcoin has skyrocketed to $72,000, Ethereum to $2,670, and Shiba Inu to $0.0000188, XRP has declined by 0.37% in the last 24 hours and decreased by 18.61% over the past month. Currently, XRP is being cited as one of the worst-performing assets in the crypto space, as its price has failed to break beyond the $1 mark since February 2022. This bearish price trend and slow momentum could be attributed to XRP’s bearish market sentiment and the ongoing legal battles between Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Lazarus Group used a fake playable NFT game to steal wallet credentials through a vulnerability on Google Chrome. 

Bitcoin’s shallow pullback shows buyers are not rushing to the exit and increases the likelihood of a rebound to new all-time highs. Will altcoins follow?

Donald Trump said nothing about changing tax laws for Americans using Bitcoin to buy coffee but has suggested eliminating federal income tax.