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Ripple expands Canadian engineering activities with U of Toronto XRP validator

Canada’s largest university is the third in the country to partner with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative.

The University of Toronto plans to launch an independent XRP Ledger (XRPL) validator, Ripple announced June 12, as the university will become part of Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). The partnership will support blockchain and crypto technology research at the university.

The partnership will also advance Ripple’s XRPL Campus Ambassador program, which “aims to elevate the impact of college students” by helping "educate other students about crypto and how to start building on the XRPL.” University of Toronto professor Andreas Veneris commented:

“Hosting an XRP Ledger validator matches our goals in both promoting education around the XRP Ledger […] but also the public’s trust in scholars for their long-standing ethos to advance social wellbeing.”

The University of Toronto, Canada’s largest university by enrollment, joins the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University as Canadian UBRI participants. Ripple has invested $2 million in research in Canada in the past five years. In total, the UBRI has supported more than 45 universities in 20 countries, according to its website.

Ripple opened an office in Toronto in July 2022 to serve as an engineering hub. That office has a staff of over 30 and employs summer interns.

Related: Canada’s central bank asks citizens what they want in a digital dollar

Ripple is in a highly publicized legal conflict with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, but Canada has provided challenges as well. The country introduced new crypto trading rules in February that have shaken up the domestic crypto market, with dYdX, Paxos, Binance and Bybit among the companies choosing to close down their Canadian operations as a result. On the other hand, Canadian regulators have approved several crypto exchange-traded funds recently.

Ripple is closely associated with XRP Ledger, the issuer of the XRP (XRP) token.

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Price analysis 6/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC

Market observers will closely watch the United States CPI data and the Fed’s policy decision to provide direction to the stock and crypto markets.

After the tough sell-off seen in the past week, the cryptocurrency markets will be looking for some support from the macroeconomic data this week. The all-important United States Consumer Price Index report on June 13 will be followed up by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on June 14. 

Both these events could trigger a sharp response from equities and crypto traders. While a knee-jerk reaction is expected, it will be interesting to note if there is any follow-up to it. Traders may remain cautious as market volatility is likely to pick up over the next few days.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Although the lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase has weakened sentiment, Bitcoin (BTC) whales are using this opportunity to increase their holdings. Behavior analytics platform Santiment said in a recent report that Bitcoin whales accumulated 57,578 Bitcoin since April 9, even as Bitcoin’s price fell by roughly 10% during the period.

What are the important support levels in Bitcoin and the major altcoins that need to hold for the recovery to start? Let’s study the charts to find out.

S&P 500 Index price analysis

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) reached the overhead resistance at 4,325 on June 9, but the long wick on the day’s candlestick shows that the bears are trying to stall the up move at this level.

SPX daily chart. Source: TradingView

The upsloping moving averages and the relative strength index (RSI) in the positive territory indicate that the path of least resistance is to the upside. If buyers thrust the price above 4,325, the index could start its march toward 4,500, where the bulls may encounter selling from the bears.

This positive view will invalidate in the near term if the price turns down and breaks below the moving averages. Such a move will suggest that the bulls are aggressively booking profits. The index could then tumble to the uptrend line.

U.S. Dollar Index price analysis

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) skidded back below the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) of 103 on June 8, but the bears are struggling to sustain the lower levels.

DXY daily chart. Source: TradingView

Buyers are trying to propel the price back above the 20-day EMA, which could start a rally to 104.70 and subsequently to 106. This level is likely to act as a formidable resistance.

The flattish 20-day EMA and the RSI just above the midpoint suggest that the index may remain inside the large range between 100.82 and 106 for a while longer.

Alternatively, if the price turns down and slips back below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that the bears are selling on rallies. The index could then start a deeper correction to the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of 102.

Bitcoin price analysis

The bulls have managed to sustain Bitcoin above the important support of $25,250 for the past few days, indicating strong buying at the level.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Although the downsloping moving averages indicate an advantage to bears, the positive divergence on the RSI suggests that the selling pressure could be reducing. The bulls will try to thrust the price above the 20-day EMA ($26,654), clearing the path for a potential rally to the resistance line of the descending channel.

Instead, if the price turns down from the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that the bears are maintaining their selling pressure. The BTC/USDT pair could then retest the support at $25,250. If this level breaks down, the pair may decline to the support line of the channel and eventually to $20,000.

Ether price analysis

Ether (ETH) tried to start a recovery on June 11, but the shallow bounce suggests that the bears are selling on every minor rally.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears are trying to strengthen their position further by dragging the price below the immediate support at $1,700. If that happens, it will suggest the start of a deeper correction. There is minor support at $1,600, but if this level gives way, the decline may extend to $1,352.

On the contrary, if the ETH/USDT pair once again rebounds off $1,700, it will signal that the bulls are fiercely protecting the level. A rally above the resistance at $1,778 could clear the path for a potential up move to the moving averages.

BNB price analysis

BNB’s (BNB) price fell from $305 on June 5 to $220 on June 12, a 27% fall within a few days. This indicates that the bears are in firm command.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The sharp decline has pulled the RSI into deeply oversold territory, suggesting that a relief rally is possible in the next few days. The BNB/USDT pair could first rise to $240 and thereafter attempt a rally to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $252.50.

If the price turns down from this level, it will suggest that the sentiment remains negative and traders continue to sell on rallies. The bears will then again try to tug the price below $220. If they pull it off, the pair could nosedive to $200 and then to $183.

XRP price analysis

XRP (XRP) has been a relative outperformer in the past few days, as the bulls have managed to sustain the price above the moving averages.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The buyers will have to overcome the obstacle at $0.56 to start the next leg of the uptrend. The XRP/USDT pair could then rise to $0.65.

However, this may not be easy because bears are likely to protect the $0.56 level with vigor. If the price dips below the 20-day EMA ($0.50), it could signal that the bulls are losing their grip. The pair may then slump to the 50-day SMA ($0.47), which is an important level to keep an eye on.

If the price rebounds off this level, the pair may oscillate between the 50-day SMA and $0.56 for a few days.

Cardano price analysis

Cardano (ADA) succumbed to intense selling pressure after breaking down from the ascending channel pattern on June 5.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The downward move continued, and on June 10, the ADA/USDT pair plunged below the crucial support at $0.24. This drop sent the RSI deep into the oversold territory, indicating that the selling may have been overdone in the near term.

Strong buying at $0.22 started a recovery that may first reach $0.29 and then the 20-day EMA ($0.33). This zone is likely to witness intense battles between the bulls and the bears. If the price turns down from the zone, it will suggest that bears remain in the driver’s seat.

Related: Bitcoin and select altcoins show resilience even as the crypto market sell-off continues

Dogecoin price analysis

The bears pulled Dogecoin (DOGE) below $0.06 on June 10, but the bulls purchased this drop and the price recovered to close above the support.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

However, the bulls are struggling to start a meaningful pullback, indicating that demand dries up at higher levels. The bears will once again try to sink the price below the strong support at $0.06. If they do that, the DOGE/USDT pair could slump to the next major support near $0.05.

The bulls are expected to guard the zone between $0.06 and $0.05 with all their might because a break below it may lead to panic selling. Buyers will have to kick the price back above $0.07 to gain strength.

Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) slipped below the strong support of $15.28 on June 10, but the long tail on the candlestick shows aggressive buying at lower levels.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Buyers attempted to start a rebound, but the doji candlestick pattern on June 11 shows that the bears are not willing to let go of their advantage easily. They are again trying to pull the price below the support at $15.28. If they succeed, the price could decline to the next support at $12.69.

Contrarily, if the price turns up from the current level and rises above $16.18, it will signal the start of a stronger recovery. The SOL/USDT pair could then rise to the 20-day EMA ($18.85), where the bears may again mount a strong defense.

Polygon price analysis

Polygon (MATIC) plummeted below the vital support of $0.69 on June 10, indicating that bears are in firm control.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

A minor solace for the buyers is that the price recovered sharply off the strong support near $0.50 as seen from the long tail on the day’s candlestick. The MATIC/USDT pair will attempt a bounce, which is likely to face strong selling at the breakdown level of $0.69.

If the price turns down from this level, it will suggest that the bears are trying to flip $0.69 into resistance. That could result in a retest of $0.50. If bulls want to start a sustained recovery, they will have to drive and sustain the price above the 20-day EMA ($0.79).

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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A sideways Bitcoin price could lead to breakouts in ETH, XRP, LDO and RNDR

If BTC price consolidates in the $25,000 range, ETH, XRP, LDO and RNDR could be the first altcoins to break out with recovery rallies.

Altcoin prices crumbled after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase at the start of the week. Apart from the action against the two biggest crypto exchanges, investors seem to be nervous because the SEC labeled 23 cryptocurrencies as securities in the two lawsuits. That brings the total number of cryptocurrencies termed as securities by the SEC to 67.

Among the mayhem, a minor positive is that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) have held out relatively well. This suggests that institutional investors are not panicking and dumping their positions. Due to their outperformance, Bitcoin’s dominance has risen to a year-to-date high of 47.6% and Ether’s to 20%.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360

The uncertainty in the near term is likely to keep several investors on the sidelines. During this period, the cryptocurrencies that have held out generally tend to do well when the market sentiment improves.

Let’s look at the top-5 cryptocurrencies that are trying to sustain above their respective support levels and are attempting to start a rebound. What are the important support and resistance levels to keep an eye on?

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin once again dipped to the crucial support at $25,250 on June 10, indicating that the bears are keeping up the pressure. The repeated retest of a support level within short intervals tends to weaken it.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The downsloping moving averages and the relative strength index (RSI) in the negative territory indicate that bears are in control. If the support zone between $25,250 and $23,896 crumbles, the BTC/USDT pair may witness panic selling. The pair could then plummet to the psychologically vital level of $20,000. Buyers are expected to protect this level with all their might.

If bulls want to prevent a sharp decline, they will have to quickly push the price above the 20-day exponential moving average ($26,721). Such a move will suggest strong demand at lower levels. The pair may first rise to the 50-day simple moving average ($27,464) and thereafter to the resistance line of the channel. Buyers will have to kick the price above this level to indicate the resumption of the up-move.

BTC/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView

The 4-hour chart shows that the recovery off the $25,250 support is facing selling at the 20-EMA. This indicates that the bears are not giving any opportunity to the bulls to make a comeback. The bears will have to sink the price below $25,250 to further solidify their position.

On the contrary, if the price turns up and breaks above the 20-EMA, the pair could rally to the 50-SMA. If this level gets taken out, the pair is likely to move toward $27,400.

Ether price analysis

Ether has been in a corrective phase for the past several days. The bears pulled the price below the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of $1,755 on June 10 but the bulls prevented a collapse as they defended the strong support at $1,700.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls will try to start a relief rally that could reach the 20-day EMA ($1,835). This is an important level to watch out for because a break and close above it will suggest that the ETH/USDT pair may stay range-bound between $1,700 and $2,000 for some time.

Contrarily, sellers will try to stall the recovery and tug the price below the $1,700 support. If they can pull it off, the pair may start the next leg of the correction. There is a minor support at $1,600 but if it fails to hold, the pair may collapse to $1,352.

ETH/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView

The 4-hour chart shows that the bulls had previously protected the $1,700 level with vigor and they may again try to do that. Buyers will have to cross the obstacles at the moving averages to start a sustained recovery that could take the price to $1,920.

On the contrary, if the price turns down from the current level or the moving averages, the bears will again try to sink the pair below $1,700. If they succeed, the selling may accelerate and the pair could retest $1,352.

XRP price analysis

XRP (XRP) turned down from the overhead resistance near $0.56 on June 10 and nosedived below the 20-day EMA ($0.50).

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

However, a positive sign is that the buyers promptly purchased the dip to the 50-day SMA ($0.47) as seen from the long tail on the day’s candlestick. The 20-day EMA is an important level for the bulls because if they sustain the price above it, the XRP/USDT pair may again reach near $0.56.

Instead, if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that higher levels are attracting sellers. The pair may then drop to the 50-day SMA. A break and close below this level may start a deeper fall to $0.41.

XRP/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView

The 4-hour chart shows that the recovery is facing selling near the 20-EMA. This suggests that the short-term sentiment remains negative and bears are selling on rallies. If the price turns down from the current level, the bears will try to yank the pair below $0.47. If they manage to do that, the pair may slide to $0.44.

On the other hand, if buyers thrust the price above the moving averages, it will clear the path for a possible rally to $0.55.

Related: The US will find the ‘right outcome’ for crypto, eventually — Coinbase CEO

Lido DAO price analysis

Lido DAO (LDO) has been falling inside a descending channel pattern for the past few days, indicating that the bears are in control.

LDO/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The LDO/USDT pair plunged sharply on June 10 but the long tail on the day’s candlestick shows that the bulls are aggressively buying the dips to the support at $1.57. Buyers will try to start a recovery that may reach the moving averages.

However, the sellers are likely to have other plans. They would not want to give any leeway to the buyers and will try to sink the price to $1.57. If this level cracks, the pair may start its descent to the support line of the channel near $1.

LDO/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView

The deeply oversold levels on the RSI suggest that a relief rally may be around the corner. Buyers tried to start a recovery but the bears did not allow the price to rise above $1.90. Hence, this becomes an important hurdle for the buyers to cross to start a recovery.

The pair could then rise to the 20-EMA where the bulls are likely to encounter strong selling by the bears. Buyers need to overcome this obstacle to start a stronger rally. This positive view will invalidate in the near term if the price plunges below $1.65.

Render Token price analysis

Render Token (RNDR) corrected sharply on June 10 and plunged below the uptrend line but a minor positive is that the bulls are trying to push the price back above the breakdown level.

RNDR/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

If the price sustains above the uptrend line, it will suggest that the recent breakdown may have been a bear trap. The RNDR/USDT pair could then climb toward the 20-day EMA ($2.31) where it is likely to face its real test.

Alternatively, if the price fails to sustain above the uptrend line, it will suggest that the bears have flipped the uptrend line into resistance. The pair could then extend its decline and fall to the next support near $1.60.

RNDR/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: TradingView

The 4-hour chart shows that the bulls are trying to push the price back above the breakdown level but the bears have held their ground. The zone between the uptrend line and the 20-EMA remains the key level to keep an eye on. If the price breaks above this zone, the pair may recover to $2.40.

Contrarily, if the price continues lower from the current level and breaks below $1.80, it will signal the resumption of the downtrend. The pair may then drop to $1.60 where the buyers are likely to mount a strong defense.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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Price analysis 6/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT

Stock markets are showing strength, and selling by crypto traders has taken a pause. Is this a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins are about to reverse course?

Bitcoin remains well above the crucial support at $25,250, indicating that market participants have shrugged off the news of the lawsuits by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase. When markets do not stay lower for long after negative news, it is a sign that traders are looking to buy the dips rather than panic and dump their holdings.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has been buying the dip in crypto-related stocks since the SEC unleashed its recent crypto regulatory action. Wood purchased $21 million worth of Coinbase stock on June 6 and followed that up with a purchase of Block Inc. shares worth $19.9 million between June 7 and 8.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

The resilience of the cryptocurrency space is supported by a risk-on sentiment. The U.S. equities markets are on a roll, with the S&P 500 rising above 4,300 on June 9, the first such instance since August 2022.

Can bulls sustain the recovery in the cryptocurrency markets, or will higher levels bring out the bears in large numbers? Let’s study the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) turned down from the moving averages on June 7, but a minor positive is that the bulls did not allow the price to slump below $26,125. This suggests that lower levels are attracting buyers.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls will again try to thrust the price above the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) of $26,924. If they succeed, it will suggest that the selling pressure is reducing.

The BTC/USDT pair may then climb to the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $27,536 and later to the resistance line of the descending channel. The bears are expected to fiercely defend this level.

Another possibility is that the price turns down from the current level. In that case, the bears will try to strengthen their position by pulling the price to $25,250. Buyers are likely to protect this level to the best of their ability.

Ether price analysis

The bulls have managed to maintain Ether (ETH) above the resistance line of the falling wedge pattern, indicating demand at lower levels.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The 20-day EMA ($1,854) has flattened out, and the relative strength index (RSI) is near the midpoint, indicating a balance between supply and demand. This balance will tilt in favor of the bears if they yank the price below $1,778. The ETH/USDT pair may then slip to $1,740 and subsequently to the support line of the wedge.

On the contrary, if buyers drive the price above $1,927, the bulls will gain the upper hand. The pair may first rise to $2,000 and thereafter dash toward the next major resistance at $2,200.

BNB price analysis

BNB (BNB) nosedived below the important support of $265 on June 7. The bulls tried to push the price back above the breakdown level on June 8, but the bulls held their ground.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The RSI in the oversold zone indicates that the selling may have been overdone in the near term. That could start a relief rally, which is likely to face selling at $265 and again at $280. If the price turns down from either level, it will signal that the sentiment remains negative and traders are selling on rallies.

On the downside, if bears sink the price below the intraday low of $253 made on June 7, the BNB/USDT pair may extend its decline to $240 and below that to $220.

XRP price analysis

XRP (XRP) remains in an up move. The bears tried to start a correction but could not pull the price to the 20-day EMA ($0.50) on June 7, indicating that the bulls are holding strong.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The rising 20-day EMA and the RSI in the positive territory indicate that the bulls are in command. Buyers will try to thrust the price above the overhead zone between $0.56 and $0.58. If they succeed, the XRP/USDT pair may start a new uptrend. The pair may first climb to $0.60 and then to $0.80.

If bears want to start a pullback, they will have to tug the price below the 20-day EMA. That may attract profit-booking from short-term traders, and the pair could fall to the 50-day SMA ($0.47) and later to $0.42.

Cardano price analysis

The bulls tried to start a relief rally on June 8, but the long wick on the day’s candlestick shows that bears continue to sell Cardano (ADA) at higher levels.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Although the downsloping moving averages indicate an advantage to bears, the RSI in the oversold territory suggests that a relief rally may be around the corner. The ADA/USDT pair may bounce off the solid support at $0.30.

The first overhead resistance to watch out for is the 20-day EMA ($0.35). A break and close above this resistance will indicate that the selling pressure may be reducing.

Alternatively, if the price continues lower and plummets below $0.30, it will clear the path for a potential decline to $0.24.

Dogecoin price analysis

Dogecoin (DOGE) remains below the breakdown level of $0.07, but the bulls have not allowed the bears to sink the price to the next support near $0.06.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Any recovery from the current level is likely to face selling near the 20-day EMA ($0.07), as seen from the long wick on the June 9 candlestick.

If the price turns down and continues lower, it will suggest that the bears are selling near overhead resistance levels. The DOGE/USDT pair could then dip toward the support near $0.06.

If bulls want to prevent the decline, they will have to quickly drive the price above the 20-day EMA. Such a move will suggest the start of a stronger recovery. The pair may then attempt a rally to $0.08.

Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) dipped below the $18.70 support on June 8, but the long tail on the candlestick shows that the bulls are trying to protect the level.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The 20-day EMA ($20.15) has turned down and the RSI is below 39, indicating that it is going to be difficult for the bulls to start a solid rebound from the current levels. If the price breaks and sustains below $18.70, the SOL/USDT pair could drop to $17 and thereafter to the vital support at $15.28.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price rebounds off the current level, the pair may reach the moving averages. A break and close above the 50-day SMA ($20.92) will signal the start of a stronger relief rally toward $24.

Related: Why is Bitcoin price stuck?

Polygon price analysis

Polygon (MATIC) continues to move lower toward its crucial support at $0.69, indicating that bears are in firm control.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls are expected to defend the $0.69 level with vigor because if they fail to do that, the selling may intensify and the MATIC/USDT pair could plunge to the next major support at $0.50.

On relief rallies, the breakdown level of $0.82 is likely to act as a major hurdle. If bulls overcome this obstacle, the pair may move up to $0.94. This level is likely to witness strong selling by the bears.

Litecoin price analysis

The bulls repeatedly purchased the dip below the 50-day SMA ($88) between June 7 and 9, indicating solid demand at lower levels. However, the bears have not given up as they continue to sell Litecoin (LTC) near the 20-day EMA ($90).

LTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

If the price turns down from the current level, the bears will try to pull the LTC/USDT pair to the uptrend line, which is likely to attract buyers. If the price rebounds off the uptrend line, it will suggest that the pair may extend its stay inside the triangle for a few more days.

On the upside, buyers will have to push the price above the 20-day EMA ($90) to open the doors for a possible rally to the resistance line of the triangle.

The next trending move is likely to begin after the price breaks above or below the triangle. Until then, the range-bound action is likely to continue.

Polkadot price analysis

Polkadot (DOT) remains below the breakdown level of $5.15, but a minor advantage in favor of the bulls is that they have not allowed the bears to sink the price below the immediate support at $4.90.

DOT/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

If the price turns up from the current level, it will suggest buying on dips. The bulls will then again try to propel the price above the 20-day EMA ($5.24). If they do that, the DOT/USDT pair may recover to $5.56.

Contrarily, if the price once again turns down from $5.15 or the 20-day EMA, it will indicate that bears continue to sell on minor rallies. That will increase the possibility of a drop below $4.90. The next major support on the downside is way lower at $4.22.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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Price analysis 6/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are facing selling at higher levels, but there are no signs of panic selling at the moment.

Bitcoin and altcoins have been volatile in the past two days, as the cryptocurrency markets come to terms with the actions of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against two of the biggest crypto exchanges, Binance and Coinbase.

After the initial knee-jerk reaction to the news and the subsequent rebound, markets are likely to enter a range as traders reflect upon the uncertainty around the lawsuits. The initial response has been encouraging, as the markets have not collapsed, indicating the growing maturity of the crypto space.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Glassnode data shows a decline of 12,600 Bitcoin (BTC) from exchange balances on June 5 and 6, indicating that traders kept their cool and did not panic as they had done during the FTX episode in November.

What are the critical support levels to watch for on the downside? Will lower levels attract buyers? Let’s study the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin snapped back from the vital support at $25,250 on June 6, indicating that the bulls are trying to fiercely guard the level. However, the recovery is facing selling near the moving averages.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears will make another attempt to tug the price to $25,250. This remains the key level to keep an eye on because a break and close below it may open the doors for a potential fall to $20,000. Such a deep fall may delay the start of the next leg of the up move.

The bulls are expected to aggressively purchase the dips to the zone between $25,250 and the support line of the channel. On the upside, buyers will have to thrust the price above the resistance line of the channel to signal the end of the corrective phase. The BTC/USDT pair may then rally to $31,000.

Ether price analysis

Ether (ETH) dipped below the resistance line of the falling wedge pattern on June 5, but the bears could not build upon the strength. This shows demand at lower levels.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls propelled the price back above the moving averages on June 6 but were met with heavy selling pressure from the bears. The sellers will again try to sink the price into the wedge. If they manage to do that, the ETH/USDT pair could extend the decline to the support line of the wedge.

On the contrary, if the price rebounds off the resistance line of the wedge, it will suggest that the bulls have flipped the line into support. Buyers will have to drive the price above $1,928 to start the northward march to $2,000 and subsequently to $2,200.

BNB price analysis

BNB (BNB) plummeted sharply on June 5, which yanked the price below the strong support at $280. There was a meek attempt to start a recovery on June 6, but the bears did not allow the price to sustain above $280.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The selling resumed on June 7, and the bears have dragged the price below the crucial support at $265. This is a negative sign, as it suggests the start of a new downward move to $240 and then to the vital support at $220.

If bulls want to make a comeback, they will have to push the price back above the breakdown level of $265. If they can pull it off, the BNB/USDT pair could pull back to $280 and later to the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) of $299.

XRP price analysis

In an up move, traders generally buy the dip to the 20-day EMA ($0.49), and they did just that in XRP (XRP) on June 5 and 6 as seen from the long tail on the candlesticks.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

However, the bears are not ready to give up easily. They continue to sell on rallies to the resistance zone between $0.56 and $0.59. If the price turns down sharply and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that the bears want to keep the range between $0.30 and $0.56 intact.

Meanwhile, buyers are likely to have other plans. They will try to clear the overhead hurdle, and if they do that, it will indicate the start of a new uptrend. The XRP/USDT pair could rally to $0.60 and then to $0.80.

Cardano price analysis

Cardano (ADA) tumbled below the uptrend line of the ascending triangle pattern on June 5, invalidating the bullish setup.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls purchased the dip on June 5 but could not kick the price back inside the channel. This suggests that bears are trying to flip the uptrend line into resistance. The selling continued on June 7, and the bears yanked the price below $0.33. The ADA/USDT pair could descend to the strong support at $0.30.

On the upside, the first sign of strength will be a close inside the channel. Such a move will suggest that the break below the channel may have been a bear trap. The pair could attract strong buying above $0.39.

Dogecoin price analysis

Dogecoin (DOGE) broke below the immediate support at $0.07 on June 5 but rebounded sharply off the support near $0.06.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls tried to propel the price above the 20-day EMA ($0.07) on June 6, but the bears sold the rally. This indicates that the bears have not given up and they continue to sell near stiff resistance. The downsloping moving averages and the relative strength index in the negative territory indicate that bears have an edge. The bears will attempt to sink the price below $0.06.

If bulls want to make a comeback, they will have to push the price back above the 20-day EMA. The DOGE/USDT pair could then attempt a rally to $0.08.

Polygon price analysis

Polygon (MATIC) slipped below the $0.82 support on June 6, but the bulls aggressively purchased the dip as seen from the long tail on the day’s candlestick.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Buyers tried to sustain the price above the breakdown level of $0.82, but the bears had other plans. They sold aggressively on June 7 and pulled the price below the June 6 low of $0.79. This suggests the resumption of the downtrend. The MATIC/USDT pair could next drop to the strong support at $0.69.

If bears want to prevent the decline, they will have to quickly push the price back above $0.82. That may trap the aggressive bears, resulting in a short squeeze, which could push the price back toward $0.94.

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Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) rebounded off the strong support at $18.70 on June 5 and 6 as seen from the long tail on the day’s candlesticks, but the bulls could not clear the hurdle at the 20-day EMA ($20.50).

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

This indicates that the bears remain active at higher levels. If the price continues lower and breaks below the $18.70 support, the SOL/USDT pair may start a down move toward the next support at $15.28.

Alternatively, if the price rebounds off the current level or $15.28, it will indicate demand at lower levels. The bulls will then try to drive the price above $22.30. If they succeed, the pair may climb to $24 and later attempt a rally to $27.12.

Polkadot price analysis

Polkadot (DOT) collapsed below the crucial support of $5.15 on June 5 but bounced back sharply on June 6 and rose above the breakdown level.

DOT/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls could not continue the recovery on June 7, as the bears sold the minor rally. Sellers will try to strengthen their position further by pulling the price below $4.90. If they manage to do that, the DOT/USDT pair may nosedive to $4.22.

On the upside, the first crucial resistance to watch out for is the 20-day EMA ($5.29). A rally above this level will be the first indication that the selling pressure may be reducing. The pair may pick up momentum above $5.56.

Litecoin price analysis

Litecoin (LTC) plunged below the moving averages on June 5 and recovered sharply on June 6, but the bulls could not sustain the price above the 20-day EMA ($90). This suggests that bears are selling on rallies.

LTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears will try to drag the price to the uptrend line. This is an important level for the bulls to defend because a break and close below it will signal the start of a potential downward move. The LTC/USDT pair could first fall to $75 and thereafter to $65.

Contrarily, if the price turns up from the current level or the uptrend line, it will suggest that the pair may remain stuck inside the triangle for a while longer. The bulls will have to catapult the price above the triangle to start the next leg of the up move.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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Price analysis 6/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC

Bitcoin and several altcoins took a beating on reports that the SEC filed a suit against Binance in U.S. district court.

Bitcoin and altcoins witnessed a sharp sell-off on the news that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a suit against Binance in U.S. district court for unregistered securities operations.

This lawsuit could delay the recovery in Bitcoin (BTC) and most major altcoins, as traders could prefer to remain on the sidelines for a few days until some clarity emerges. Another upcoming event that could keep the investors at bay is the Federal Reserve’s meeting on June 14.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Although the short-term picture is uncertain, Glassnode data shows that the largest cohort of Bitcoin whales, owning at least 10,000 Bitcoin, has been on an accumulation spree for the past few days. On the other hand, all the other major cohorts have been in a distribution phase.

What are the important support levels that could start a recovery in Bitcoin and the major altcoins? Let’s study the charts to find out.

S&P 500 Index price analysis

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) broke and closed above the overhead resistance of 4,200 on May 26, completing the bullish ascending triangle pattern.

SPX daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears tried to trap the aggressive bulls on May 30 and May 31, but the bulls aggressively purchased the dip to the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) at 4,183. The up move resumed on June 1, and the bulls built upon it on June 2.

There is minor resistance at 4,325, where the bears will try to stall the rally. On the way down, if bulls do not allow the price to slide below 4,200, it will enhance the prospects of an up move to the 4,500 to 4,600 zone.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns down and breaks below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at 4,128, it will suggest that the recent breakout may have been a bull trap. The index may then dive to the uptrend line.

U.S. Dollar Index price analysis

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded off the 20-day EMA (103) on June 2, indicating that the sentiment has turned positive and bulls are buying the dips.

DXY daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls will try to push the price above the immediate resistance at 104.70. If they succeed, the index could reach the overhead level of 106. This is an important level to watch for because a break above it could start a new up move.

If the price turns down from 106 and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that the index may extend its stay inside the range for a few more days. The bears will have to pull the price below 100.82 to complete the bearish head-and-shoulders pattern.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin has been trading inside the descending channel pattern for the past several days. The bulls pushed Bitcoin above the 20-day EMA ($27,083) on June 4, but the long wick on the candlestick shows that the bears sold the rally.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The price turned down on June 5 and plummeted below the immediate support at $26,500. The selling picked up momentum, and the BTC/USDT pair dropped into the crucial support zone between $25,800 and $25,250.

Buyers are expected to guard this zone with all their might because a break below it may result in long liquidation. The pair could then descend toward $20,000.

The first of strength will be a break and close above the descending channel. That could indicate the end of the corrective phase. The pair may then soar to $31,000.

Ether price analysis

Ether (ETH) broke above the falling wedge pattern on May 28 and successfully held the retest on June 1, but the bulls failed to start a new up move.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

This gave an opportunity to the bears to make a comeback. Sellers tugged the price below the moving averages on June 5, which accelerated the selling. The ETH/USDT pair tumbled below the resistance line of the wedge pattern. If this level fails to hold, the next stop could be $1,740 and then the support line.

This negative view will invalidate in the near term if the price turns up and breaks above $1,928. The pair could then surge to $2,000 and eventually to $2,200, where the bears may again mount a strong defense.

BNB price analysis

BNB’s (BNB) narrow range trading resolved to the downside on June 5. The sharp selling pulled the price below $300 and the next support at $280.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The BNB/USDT pair could drop to $265, which is an important level to keep an eye on. If the price turns up from $265 and rises above $280, it will indicate strong buying at lower levels. The pair may then rise to the 20-day EMA ($306), where the bulls are likely to encounter aggressive selling by the bears.

On the downside, a break and close below the $265 support could start a new downtrend. The pair may plunge to $240 and then to $220.

XRP price analysis

XRP (XRP) has been oscillating inside a large range between $0.56 and $0.30 for the past several months. Generally, in such a well-defined range, traders buy at the support and sell close to the overhead resistance.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The XRP/USDT pair turned down from the overhead resistance on June 4, indicating profit-booking by the bulls and short positions by the aggressive bears.

If the price turns up from the 20-day EMA ($0.49), it will suggest that the sentiment has turned positive and traders are buying on dips. The bulls will then make one more attempt to clear the overhead hurdle.

Alternatively, if the price dips below the moving averages, it will suggest that the pair may remain stuck inside the range for a while longer.

Cardano price analysis

The long wick on Cardano’s (ADA) June 4 candlestick shows that the bears successfully halted the relief rally at the 50-day SMA ($0.38).

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The ADA/USDT pair turned down sharply on June 5 and plummeted below the uptrend line of the ascending channel pattern. This move invalidated the bullish setup, and the pair may next descend toward the critical support at $0.30.

If bulls want to prevent the downward move, they will have to quickly push the price back into the channel. Such a move will suggest that the pair has rejected the lower levels. The upside momentum could pick up on a break above $0.39.

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Dogecoin price analysis

The bulls repeatedly failed to push Dogecoin (DOGE) above the 20-day EMA ($0.07) in the past few days, indicating that the bears are fiercely guarding the level.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The selling picked up momentum on June 5, and the bears yanked the price below the immediate support at $0.07. That may have hit the stops of several traders, opening the gates for a further fall to $0.06. This level may attract strong buying by the bulls.

On the upside, the $0.07 level may now act as a strong resistance during relief rallies. The bulls will have to propel and sustain the price above the breakdown level of $0.07 to signal the start of a potential recovery.

Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) broke above the 50-day SMA ($21.54) on June 4, but the bulls could not sustain the positive momentum. This indicates that demand dries up at higher levels.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears sensed an opportunity and pulled the price below the moving averages. That may have trapped the aggressive bulls, resulting in a sharp drop to the strong support at $18.70. This is an important level to keep an eye on because a break and close below it will open the doors for a potential drop to $15.28.

If the SOL/USDT pair rebounds off $18.70, the bulls will again try to clear the overhead hurdle at the moving averages. A break and close above $22.30 may tilt the advantage in favor of the bears.

Polygon price analysis

The bulls have been trying to push Polygon (MATIC) above the 20-day EMA ($0.89) for the past few days, but the bears held their ground.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The selling intensified on June 5, and the bears pulled the price to the vital support at $0.82. Buyers are expected to defend this level aggressively. A strong bounce off this support will suggest that the pair may remain stuck between $0.82 and $0.94 for some more time.

Contrarily, if the support at $0.82 crumbles, the MATIC/USDT pair could start a decline toward the next major support at $0.69. The bulls will have to push and sustain the price above the moving averages to signal the start of a sustained recovery.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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Price analysis 6/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are witnessing subdued price action, indicating a lack of buying interest from the larger players.

The United States equities markets rallied sharply on June 2 even though the nonfarm payrolls in May rose 339,000, blowing past economists’ expectations of a 190,000 increase. A few analysts pointed out that the market was possibly encouraged by the slower growth rate of hourly earnings which was slightly below estimates and an uptick in the unemployment rate.

The rally in the equities markets failed to act as a tailwind to the cryptocurrency markets, which remain stuck in a range. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview with CNBC that the lack of enthusiasm in the crypto markets was due to absence of institutional buying.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical performance in June does not give a clear advantage either to the bulls or the bears. According to CoinGlass data, between 2013 and 2022, there have been an equal number of positive and negative monthly closes in June.

Will buyers defend the respective support levels and start a strong recovery in Bitcoin and select altcoins? Let’s study the charts of the top-10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin has been trading inside a descending channel pattern for the past few days. The price closed below the 20-day exponential moving average ($27,239) on May 31 but the bears are struggling to maintain the lower levels.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls will try to push the price back above the 20-day EMA. If they do that, the BTC/USDT pair could reach the resistance line where the bears are expected to mount a strong defense.

If the price turns down from the resistance line, it will signal that the pair may extend its stay inside the channel for some more time. The crucial support to watch on the downside is $25,250 because a break below it will indicate that bears are in control.

The first sign of strength on the upside will be a break and close above the channel. The pair could then start its journey toward $31,000.

Ether price analysis

The bulls have successfully thwarted attempts by the bears to pull Ether (ETH) back into the falling wedge pattern. This suggests that the bulls are trying to flip the resistance line into support.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The ETH/USDT pair has rebounded off the 20-day EMA ($1,855), indicating a change in sentiment from selling on rallies to buying on dips. The bulls will next try to propel the price above $1,927 and retest the stiff overhead resistance at $2,000.

This positive view will invalidate in the near term if the price turns down and re-enters the wedge. That could trap the aggressive bulls resulting in a long liquidation. The pair may then slump toward the support line of the wedge.

BNB price analysis

BNB (BNB) has been consolidating in a tight range between $300 and $317 for the past few days. This shows indecision among the bulls and the bears about the next directional move.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The gradually downsloping 20-day EMA ($310) and the relative strength index (RSI) below the midpoint give a slight advantage to the bears. If the price turns down from the 20-day EMA, it will enhance the prospects of a break below $300. If that happens, the BNB/USDT pair could collapse to the next support at $280.

If bulls push the price above the 20-day EMA, the pair may reach the overhead resistance at $317. A break and close above this level will indicate the start of an up-move to $334 and then $350.

XRP price analysis

Buyers are trying to arrest XRP’s (XRP) pullback above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $0.49. A shallow correction is a positive sign as it shows that traders are keen to buy on minor dips.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bulls will try to drive the price above the immediate resistance at $0.53 If they manage to do that, the XRP/USDT pair could attempt a rally to $0.56. This level is expected to act as a major hurdle but if bulls overcome it, the pair may start a new uptrend toward $0.80.

Alternatively, if the price turns down from the current level and slips below $0.49, it will suggest that the bulls are booking profits. The pair could drop to the 20-day EMA ($0.48) and then to the 50-day simple moving average ($0.47).

Cardano price analysis

Sellers tried to sink Cardano (ADA) below the uptrend line of the ascending triangle pattern on June 1 but the bulls held their ground.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The ADA/USDT pair has risen above the 20-day EMA ($0.37) and the bulls will try to thrust the price above the 50-day SMA ($0.38). If they succeed, the pair could gradually climb to $0.42 and thereafter to the overhead resistance at $0.44.

Contrarily, if the price turns down from the current level or the 50-day SMA, it will indicate that bears are selling on rallies. That will increase the likelihood of a break below the uptrend line. The pair may then start its descent to the next support at $0.30.

Dogecoin price analysis

The bulls again managed to sustain Dogecoin (DOGE) above the horizontal support at $0.07 but they are finding it difficult to push the price above the 20-day EMA ($0.07).

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

This tight range trading is ripe for a breakout. If buyers kick and sustain the price above the 20-day EMA, the DOGE/USDT pair could rally to $0.08. This level may again act as a strong barrier. If the price turns down from it, the pair may trade inside the range between $0.07 and $0.08 for some time.

If the price turns down from the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that bears are selling on every minor rally. The bears will then try to yank the price below $0.07 and extend the correction to $0.06.

Polygon price analysis

Polygon (MATIC) fell below the 20-day EMA ($0.90) on May 30 but the bears could not sustain the lower levels. This suggests buying on dips.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The flattish 20-day EMA and the RSI near the midpoint signal a balance between supply and demand. If bulls push the price above the 20-day EMA, the MATIC/USDT pair will once again try to surmount the resistance at $0.94. If that happens, the pair could start its northward march toward the downtrend line.

On the contrary, if the price turns down from $0.94 and dips back below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that bears are trying to flip the level into resistance. That could keep the pair stuck inside the $0.82 to $0.94 range for a few more days.

Related: Bitcoin wicks down to $26.5K, but trader eyes chance for ‘bullish surprise’

Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) has been trading between the moving averages for the past few days. The bears tried to tug the price below the 20-day EMA ($20.58) on May 31 and June 01 but the bulls did not budge.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The tight range trading is unlikely to continue for long. Buyers will try to thrust the price above the 50-day SMA ($21.50). If they can pull it off, the SOL/USDT pair may rally to $24 and subsequently to $27.12.

Instead, if the price turns down from the 50-day SMA and plummets below the 20-day EMA, it will suggest that supply exceeds demand. The pair could then drop to the vital support at $18.70. The bulls are likely to defend this level fiercely.

Polkadot price analysis

Polkadot (DOT) has been consolidating in a tight range between $5.15 and $5.56 for the past several days.

DOT/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The price rebounded off the $5.15 support on June 2 but the bulls are facing selling at the 20-day EMA ($5.37). This suggests that every relief rally is being sold into. If the price continues lower and plunges below $5.15, the DOT/USDT pair could start the next leg of the downtrend toward $4.22.

Buyers have a difficult task ahead of them. If they want to prevent a decline, they will have to shove the price above the 50-day SMA ($5.69). The pair could then attempt a recovery to $6 and eventually to the downtrend line.

Litecoin price analysis

Litecoin (LTC) dipped below the moving averages on May 31 but the bulls purchased at lower levels as seen from the long tail on the day’s candlestick.

LTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

Buyers propelled the price above the overhead obstacle at $95 on June 1 but they haven’t achieved a close above it yet. If they do that, the LTC/USDT pair could rise to the resistance line of the symmetrical triangle pattern.

If the price turns down sharply from the resistance line, it will suggest that the pair may continue to oscillate inside the triangle for some more time.

On the other hand, a break and close above the triangle will indicate the start of a new uptrend. The pair could first reach $115 and then start its march toward the pattern target of $142.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

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XRP Could Explode by Up to 200%, Predicts Analyst Who Nailed Bitcoin’s 2022 Bottom – But There’s a Catch

XRP Could Explode by Up to 200%, Predicts Analyst Who Nailed Bitcoin’s 2022 Bottom – But There’s a Catch

A popular crypto analyst believes that XRP is primed for a triple-digit rally as a decision on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple looms. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells 50,900 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel that XRP has a potential upside of over 100% from the current levels. DonAlt says […]

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Is XRP About To Rally? Crypto Analytics Firm Santiment Says One Metric Is Flashing a Historically Bullish Signal

Is XRP About To Rally? Crypto Analytics Firm Santiment Says One Metric Is Flashing a Historically Bullish Signal

Crypto analytics platform Santiment says that a bullish XRP signal, which preceded a huge rally in March, is once again flashing. The market intelligence firm says that daily XRP address activity is spiking to a level that historically preceded a breakout. According to Santiment, XRP saw its largest address activity spike in its history on […]

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Price analysis 5/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are struggling to hold on to their higher levels, indicating that the bears have not given up yet.

After rising for four successive months, Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to end May with losses of about 7%. Another noteworthy thing in May is that Bitcoin’s 30-day volatility dropped to 1.52%, which is far below the yearly average 4% and higher. Glassnode data shows that Bitcoin’s low volatile periods have only lasted for 19.3% of its total price history. Hence, there is an expectation for volatility to pick up in June.

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Glassnode lead on-chain analyst James Check said that Bitcoin could rally to $32,000, which is its “true cost basis.” Analysts at Glassnode arrived at this level after focusing on active Bitcoin investors and removing coins that are lost forever.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

In the near term, the outcome of the vote on the debt ceiling in the United States House of Representatives could provide direction. If the vote succeeds, as is widely accepted, it could lead to a knee-jerk reaction to the upside. But if the vote fails, then Bitcoin is likely to break below $25,000.

The short-term charts of Bitcoin and select major altcoins suggest that the bulls may be losing their grip. What are the important support levels that the bulls need to hold to avoid a collapse? Let’s study the charts of the top-10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price analysis

Bitcoin reversed direction from the downtrend line on May 29, indicating that the bears continue to sell near crucial resistance levels.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The flattish 20-day exponential moving average ($27,273) and the relative strength index just below the midpoint do not give a clear advantage either to the bulls or the bears. If the price sustains below the 20-day EMA, the BTC/USDT pair could drop to the $25,250 support.

Buyers are expected to defend the zone between $24,000 and $25,250 with all their might because if it cracks, the pair may nosedive to $20,000.

On the upside, the bulls will have to surmount the downtrend line to signal the start of a new up-move. The pair may first rise to $30,000 and later to $31,000.

Ether price analysis

The bulls are struggling to maintain Ether (ETH) above the 50-day SMA ($1,883). This suggests a lack of demand at higher levels.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears are trying to sink the price back into the falling wedge pattern and trap the aggressive bulls. If that happens, the ETH/USDT pair may fall to $1,762 and then to the support line of the wedge.

Conversely, if the price rebounds off the resistance line of the wedge, it will suggest that the bears have flipped the level into support. The pair may then rise to the psychological resistance at $2,000 and subsequently to $2,142.

BNB price analysis

BNB (BNB) climbed and closed above the 20-day EMA ($311) on May 28 but the bulls could not continue the momentum and challenge the 50-day SMA ($319).

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears used the opportunity and pulled the price back below the 20-day EMA on May 31. Sellers will try to retest the psychological support at $300. If this level gives way, the BNB/USDT pair may descend to the support line.

Contrarily, if the price rebounds off $300, it will suggest that lower levels are attracting buyers. That may keep the pair inside the upper half of the channel for a few more days. A new up-move could begin after bulls kick the price above the channel.

XRP price analysis

XRP’s (XRP) rally is facing profit-booking near the overhead resistance of $0.54. The first support is at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $0.49 and then at the 50% retracement level at $0.48.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

If the price rebounds off this support zone, it will suggest that the sentiment has changed from selling on rallies to buying on dips. That will enhance the prospects of a rally above $0.54. The XRP/USDT pair may then rise to $0.58.

Contrarily, if the price breaks below $0.48, it will suggest that the bullish momentum has weakened. That could tug the price to the moving averages and keep the price stuck inside the range for a few more days.

Cardano price analysis

Cardano (ADA) turned down from the 50-day SMA ($0.38) on May 29, indicating that the bears are protecting this level aggressively.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The sellers will try to pull the price below the uptrend line. This is an important level for the buyers to defend because a break below it will invalidate the bullish ascending triangle pattern. That could then start a downswing to $0.30.

Alternatively, if the price turns up from the current level or the uptrend line, it will suggest that bulls are buying on dips. The bulls will then make one more attempt to thrust the price above the 50-day SMA. If they can pull it off, the ADA/USDT pair may surge toward the $0.42 to $0.44 resistance zone.

Dogecoin price analysis

Dogecoin’s (DOGE) recovery stalled at the 20-day EMA ($0.07), indicating that the sentiment remains negative and relief rallies are being sold into.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears will try to strengthen their position by yanking the price below the immediate support at $0.07. If they manage to do that, the DOGE/USDT pair may start its journey toward the next support at $0.06.

Time is running out for the bulls. If they want to start a recovery, they will have to quickly drive the price above the 20-day EMA. The pair could then rally to the overhead resistance of $0.08. A break above this level will suggest that the bulls are on a comeback.

Polygon price analysis

Polygon’s (MATIC) recovery fizzled out near the overhead resistance at $0.94, indicating that the bears are not willing to let go of their advantage.

MATIC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears are trying to sustain the price below the 20-day EMA ($0.90). If they do that, the MATIC/USDT pair could drop to the vital support at $0.82. This remains the key level to watch out for on the downside because if it cracks, the selling may intensify and the pair is likely to plunge to $0.69.

The first sign of strength will be a break and close above the 50-day SMA ($0.96). Such a move will open the doors for a possible rally to the downtrend line.

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Solana price analysis

Solana (SOL) has been stuck between the moving averages for the past four days. This suggests that the bulls are buying the dips to the 20-day EMA ($20.50) but the bears remain active at higher levels.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The 20-day EMA is flattish and the RSI is near the midpoint, indicating a range-bound action in the near term. If the price dips below the 20-day EMA, the SOL/USDT pair could slide to the solid support at $18.70. A bounce off this level will suggest a consolidation between $18.70 and the 50-day SMA.

If the price bounces off the 20-day EMA, the bulls will again try to overcome the obstacle at the 50-day SMA. If they succeed, the pair could start a rally to $24 and then to $27.12.

Polkadot price analysis

The bulls pushed Polkadot (DOT) above the 20-day EMA ($5.40) on May 28 but they could not build upon this breakout. This shows that demand dries up at higher levels.

DOT/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The bears have pulled the price back below the 20-day EMA. Sellers will next try to yank the price below the critical support at $5.15. If they manage to do that, the DOT/USDT pair could start a downward move toward $4.22.

If the price rebounds off $5.15, it will suggest that bulls continue to defend this level aggressively. The pair could then consolidate between $5.15 and $5.56 for a few more days. The bulls will gain the upper hand in the short term if they clear the 50-day SMA ($5.74).

Litecoin price analysis

The price action of the past few weeks has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern in Litecoin (LTC). This indicates indecision among the bulls and the bears about the next directional move.

LTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView

The price action inside a triangle is generally random and volatile. If the price sustains below the moving averages, the LTC/USDT pair could drop to the uptrend line. This line is likely to attract buying from the bulls.

Another possibility is that the price turns up from the moving averages. In that case, the pair will attempt to rise to the resistance line. A break and close above this level will indicate the start of a new up-move. The pattern target of this setup is $142.

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