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Bitcoin whales may yet spark mass profit-taking should BTC price action target $40,000 or higher. Bitcoin (BTC) held momentum at $38,000 on Nov. 29 as Analysis warned over market corrections. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin meets macro data, Fed's Powell at key price point Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price trajectory continuing to aim for new 18-month highs. After matching current highs the day prior, the largest cryptocurrency surprised by keeping a grip on higher levels as futures markets hit $39,000. Already a topic of debate, the excitement on derivatives led some to caution that large-volume traders could still leave late long positions stranded at the top. In commentary overnight, Keith Alan, co-founder of monitoring resource Material Indicators, told traders to be wary of these “ whale games .” “Earlier today, some ask liquidity at $38k was pulled to open the door to $38.5k. Don't allow yourself to think that was a ...

Bitcoin retail investors may end up with a hot potato if the spot ETF go-ahead plays out like gold 20 years ago, analysis considers. Bitcoin (BTC) may suffer when the first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) is approved by the United States, a new warning says. In a thread on X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 28, Joshua Lim, head of derivatives at capital market firm Genesis Trading, predicted a volatile start to 2024 for BTC price action. Bitcoin ETF approval: Retail may be left holding the buck Bitcoin is already a target for traditional finance, or “TradFi,” which is betting on winning big out of the spot ETF approval, Lim said. “We know tradfi guys / macro tourists are already long crypto ahead of ETF news, they’ve built the position over the last few months and are now paying handsomely to roll it,” the thread explained alongside data covering open interest on CME Group’s Bitcoin futures. “Commitment of traders data showing asset managers increased length by about $1bn since end of Sep.”...

Bitcoin on-chain data is pointing to "up only" as BTC price action fights to eke out an uptrend below fierce resistance near $40,000. Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week keeping traders guessing near its highest levels in 18 months — what’s next? BTC price action has held higher after spiking above $38,000 last week, but since then, a testing "micro-range" has left bulls and bears locked in battle. Whether a deeper retracement will come or a trip to $40,000 will leave naysayers behind is now the key short-term question for market participants. Coming up over the next few days are various potential catalysts to help effect trend emergence for Bitcoin, while underneath, there are mounting signs that the market is due a boost. Volatility is set to come at the hands of the monthly close later on, but before then, a host of macroeconomic events has the ability to inject some surprise price action. Cointelegraph takes a look at these issues and more in the weekly rundown o...

Bitcoin and select altcoins are showing strength, a possible sign that the bull trend has resumed. Bitcoin (BTC) succumbed to profit-booking on Nov. 13 and 14, which pulled the price below $35,000. Corrections are a normal part of every up-move and are considered healthy as they shake out the weak hands and allow the stronger hands to add to their positions.  A note of caution to the eager dip buyers is that Glassnode data shows the number of whale wallets with more than $1,000 Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in about a month. This indicates that some whales may have sold into the recent strength. Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360 DecenTrader co-founder Filbfilb said in an interview with Cointelegraph that a drawdown could come before the rally leading into Bitcoin halving in April 2024. Filbfilb believes Bitcoin could pick up pace after that and reach $46,000 to $48,000 by halving. Could Bitcoin and the select altcoins resume their uptrend, or will higher l...

Bitcoin and altcoins are beneficiaries of major inflows this year, while the question of a BTC supply squeeze remains. Bitcoin (BTC) institutional investment vehicles have seen over $1 billion in new inflows in less than two months. In its latest weekly report on Nov. 13, crypto asset management firm CoinShares furthered the narrative that Bitcoin and altcoins are again attracting capital. Crypto institutional product AUM up 99% year-to-date Bitcoin, Ether (ETH) and some major altcoins are enjoying price gains as excitement over the possible approval of the United States’ first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) grows. Since November 2022, the total crypto market cap has increased by $600 billion, data from TradingView confirms. Total crypto market cap 1-week chart. Source: TradingView The past two months, however, has seen a precipitous increase in funds being deployed to crypto investment products, CoinShares reveals. “Digital asset investment products saw inflows totalling US$293m ...

There’s an eight day window between Nov. 9 and Nov. 17 where all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings could be approved by the SEC, according to Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission could approve all 12 of the pending spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund (ETF) applications within the next eight days.  Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas wrote that starting from Nov. 9 the SEC has a “ window ” to approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings — including Grayscale’s conversion of its GBTC trust product — in the days leading up to Nov. 17, but stressed this was only a possibility. New Research note from me today. We still believe 90% chance by Jan 10 for spot #Bitcoin ETF approvals. But if it comes earlier we are entering a window where a wave of approval orders for all the current applicants *COULD* occur pic.twitter.com/u6dBva1ytD — James Seyffart (@JSeyff) November 8, 2023 “Delay orders were issued ...

Bitcoin’s recent rally to a 2023 high is backed by on-chain and sentiment data. Data from Glassnode suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) is in an accumulation pattern with its available supply reaching a new historical low. According to the report, Bitcoin’s illiquid supply and long-term holders cohort rise. As Bitcoin’s supply tightens, available BTC is being purchased by smaller, long-term holding entities. Bitcoin accumulation among a majority of investor cohorts and the bullish conviction of long-term holders equates to investors gobbling up “92% of the newly mined supply ” according to Glassnode Analysis . “If we isolate only entities on the smaller end of the scale, such as Shrimps ( Entity Bitcoin balance changes versus issuance. Source: Glassnode On the backs of smaller entities gobbling up Bitcoin’s minted supply , long-term holders have reached new highs versus short-term holders , something not seen since July 2023. In addition to the solid long-term holder ratio, short-term ho...

Tech stocks face trillion-dollar losses as bond yields soar, but their $596 billion cash positions favor alternative hedges, including Bitcoin. The mega-cap tech stock s, which saw a robust start in 2023, are now grappling with massive trillion-dollar losses, leaving their shareholders concerned. Wall Street's unease over surging bond yields and higher interest rates has cast a shadow on these companies. Traders are now pondering the potential impact on Bitcoin (BTC) if the S&P 500 downtrend continues. Consequently, investors must investigate the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 and consider whether cryptocurrencies can thrive in an environment of high-interest rates. Bloomberg Magnificent 7 index vs. S&P 500 equal weight index. Source: Bloomberg The seven largest tech companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, collectively constitute a staggering 29% of the S&P 500, marking the highest concentration ever recorded in...

BTC market dominance hovered around 80% during the 2017 bull market, but slumped to the 50-60% range during the 2021 bull market, at times even dipping below 50%. Bitcoin's (BTC) market dominance has reached 54%, its highest in the last 30 months, indicating the top cryptocurrency’s growing strength just before the halving event scheduled for April 2024. Bitcoin halving is an event in which the mining reward per block is halved, thus cutting the supply of the asset amid growing demand, leading to bullish price momentum. Bitcoin halving occurs every four years and the next halving in 2024 will reduce the BTC mining reward from the current 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. As the total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million, the halving of BTC mining reward creates a supply-demand gap that lowers the influx of new BTC in the market. Related: 5,050 Bitcoin for $5 in 2009: Helsinki’s claim to crypto fame Bitcoin market dominance is a measure of the crypto asset's market capitalizat...

Bitcoin options and futures data suggests the current BTC price movement could have longevity. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action is the talk of the town this week and based on the current sentiment expressed by market participants on social media, one could almost assume that the long-awaited bull market has started.  As Bitcoin's price rallied by 16.1% between Oct. 22 and Oct. 24, bearish traders using futures contracts found themselves liquidated to the tune of $230 million. One data point that stands out is the change in Bitcoin's open interest, a metric reflecting the total number of futures contracts in play. The evidence suggests that Bitcoin shorts were taken by surprise on Oct. 22 but they were not employing excessive leverage. Bitcoin futures aggregate open interest, USD. Source: Coinglass During the rally, BTC futures open interest increased from $13.1 billion to $14 billion. This differs from August 17, when Bitcoin's price dropped by 9.2% in just 36 hours. That s...

Bitcoin and select major altcoins are under pressure as the September Producer Price Index report shows wholesale inflation surged to 0.5%, exceeding the markets' expectation. Buyers are finding it difficult to maintain Bitcoin (BTC) price above $27,000. The selling increased after the September producer price index rose 0.5% for the month versus expectations for a 0.3% increase. This shows that the inflation pressures are unlikely to ease in a hurry for the United States economy. The uncertain near-term environment has shifted analysts’ focus to November and the upcoming halving event expected in April 2024. Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher cited a chart from CryptoCon and said that if history repeats itself, then Bitcoin may turn up by November 21 and start its journey higher to the next halving. Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360 Going further ahead to 2026, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is even more bullish. While speaking as a guest on Impact Theory with Tom...

Bitcoin on-chain transaction data shows "uncertain" conditions prevailing, research says, warning that Q2 is not likely to match BTC price gains from earlier in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are displaying behavior similar to the 2022 bear market bottom as “uncertain” sentiment rules, new research argues. In one of its Quicktake market updates on Oct. 9, on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant examined a major drop in realized capitalization of the most active part of the BTC supply . One-month-old BTC supply realized cap comes full circle Bitcoin’s more speculative investor cohorts continue to come in for scrutiny this year as BTC price action experiences a variety of diverging environments. Spot price is currently circling the aggregate cost basis for so-called short-term holders (STHS), defined as entities hodling a given amount of BTC for 155 days or less. Now, CryptoQuant reveals that the realized capitalization, or cap, of coins which last moved between 24 hours and o...